Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Land Surveying Services in Somerset
Established in 1995, Lewis Brown has built a reputation for delivering precise, timely, and high-quality spatial data. Our team combines over 25 years of collective surveying experience with cutting-edge technology, including robotic total stations, laser scanners, and drones, to meet diverse client needs. As Chartered members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Survey Association, we uphold the highest industry standards. Our core values of collaboration, quality, communication, and delivery ensure we provide fit-for-purpose data on time, every time. Operating from our Somerset headquarters at junction 26 of the M5, we serve clients nationwide.Our investment in advanced equipment and staff development guarantees reliable, cost-effective solutions tailored to individual project requirements. Customer service remains central to our operations, fostering long-term relationships through transparent communication from initial enquiry to project completion. Our expertise spans topographical surveys, measured building surveys, and engineering setting-out, supported by a collaborative approach that integrates us seamlessly into client project teams. This commitment to excellence has earned us trust across sectors requiring critical spatial data.
Services
Topographical Surveys
Measured Building Surveys
Watercourse and Coastal Surveys
Engineering Setting Out
Control and Monitoring Surveys
Drainage and Utility Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of combined surveying experience.
- We utilise the latest surveying equipment including laser scanners and drones.
- Our RICS chartered status ensures industry-leading standards.
- We adopt a collaborative approach to project delivery.
- We operate nationwide from our Somerset headquarters.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- The Survey Association
Services
Topographical Surveys
Our topographical surveys capture critical 3D data using robotic total stations, GPS, and laser scanners. This enables accurate terrain modelling for construction, planning, and environmental projects. Clients receive detailed digital outputs in multiple formats, ensuring compatibility with design software and project requirements.
Measured Building Surveys
We conduct measured building surveys using non-contact total stations and laser scanners to create precise 3D models, floor plans, and elevations. This minimises disruption to operational buildings while providing architects and engineers with reliable data for renovations, extensions, or heritage preservation projects.
Engineering Setting Out
Our engineering setting-out services establish accurate coordinates for construction projects. We mark drainage systems, road alignments, and building plots to ensure developments adhere to design specifications. This foundational work gives clients confidence in project accuracy from the outset.
Drainage and Utility Surveys
We trace and map drainage and utility networks using ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic equipment. This data is integrated into topographical surveys to help clients avoid subsurface hazards during excavation or development projects across urban and rural environments.
Control and Monitoring Surveys
We implement high-precision control networks for long-term project monitoring. Our surveys track structural movements, subsidence, or environmental changes using advanced instruments. Clients rely on this data for infrastructure maintenance, safety assessments, and compliance with regulatory standards.
People
Rob Brown
Founder
With 26 years of surveying experience, Rob founded the company in 1995. He specialises in strategic project oversight and maintains technical expertise in land surveying methodologies while fostering client relationships.
Mark Smith
Land Surveyor
An 18-year veteran with expertise in measured building surveys. Mark joined in 2007 and combines technical proficiency with interests in music production and radio broadcasting to approach projects creatively.
Dave Williams
Assistant Surveyor
With 18 years of field experience since joining in 1999, Dave specialises in land survey operations. His technical skills are complemented by personal interests in cycling and film production.
Marc Johnson
Surveyor
Re-joined the team in 2016 after gaining international experience. With 15 years in the field, he focuses on measured building surveys while maintaining an active lifestyle through running.
Steve Carter
Senior Surveyor
A 16-year team member specialising in land surveying. Steve combines technical expertise with outdoor pursuits like kayaking to maintain a balanced approach to complex surveying challenges.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We provide topographical surveys, measured building surveys, engineering setting-out, control and monitoring, watercourse/coastal surveys, and drainage/utility mapping across the UK.
Are you qualified to conduct professional surveys?
Yes, we are Chartered Land Surveyors with RICS and members of The Survey Association, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards and professional ethics.
What technology do you use?
We employ robotic total stations, laser scanners, drones, GPS receivers, ground-penetrating radar, and advanced software like AutoCAD and Trimble Business Centre for accurate data collection and processing.
How quickly can you complete a survey?
Project timelines vary by scope, but our efficient workflows and equipment enable timely delivery. We discuss realistic deadlines during initial consultations to match client schedules.
Do you work outside Somerset?
While based in Somerset, we operate nationwide and have completed projects in various UK locations, including Taunton, Bridgwater, and coastal regions.
How do you ensure data accuracy?
We use calibrated equipment, follow strict quality control procedures, and leverage our team's extensive experience to maintain precision in all survey deliverables.
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