Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Land Surveyors in the UK
Established in 1969, we are a leading land survey company with decades of expertise in geospatial data collection. Our team combines advanced surveying technology with rigorous attention to detail, delivering high-specification plans for architects, engineers, construction professionals, and legal entities. As an RICS Regulated Firm and full member of The Survey Association, we maintain exacting standards across topographic surveys, measured building surveys, boundary assessments, and event site planning. Our client base spans private individuals, government departments, and multinational corporations, many of whom have relied on our services for over 50 years.We specialise in complex projects requiring precision, from small garden surveys to international sporting event logistics. Our commitment to quality ensures surveys are accurate, comprehensive, and tailored to specific client requirements. With 56 years of continuous operation and 29 countries worked in, we provide reliable spatial data solutions that prevent costly rework. Our 149 years of combined staff experience guarantees technical excellence, supported by case studies demonstrating successful delivery across diverse sectors including heritage buildings, parkland management, and Guinness World Record measurements.
Services
Topographic Surveys
Measured Building Surveys
Setting Out
Boundary Surveys
Mapping
Event Planning Surveys
Heritage Building Surveys
Parkland Management
Volume Calculations
Monitoring Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- 56 years of continuous surveying expertise since 1969
- RICS Regulated Firm with industry-leading standards
- Prevents costly rework through accurate initial surveys
- Proven reliability across 29 countries and 3,000+ projects
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional service quality
Associations and certifications
- RICS Regulated Firm
- The Survey Association
What people say
Speedy service
Impressed with work
Polite and thorough
Fantastic service
Key role in projects
Services
Topographic Surveys
We create detailed terrain models showing natural and man-made features. Our surveys capture elevation data, vegetation boundaries, and infrastructure locations with millimetre precision. Clients use these plans for architectural design, construction planning, and land management.
Measured Building Surveys
Our team produces accurate floor plans, elevations, and cross-sections for existing structures. Using laser scanning technology, we document building dimensions and features to support renovation projects and heritage preservation efforts.
Setting Out
We establish precise reference points for construction projects using digital positioning systems. Our engineers ensure structures are built to exact design specifications, supporting both small developments and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Boundary Surveys
We determine legal property boundaries through detailed land measurements. Our surveys support conveyancing processes, Land Registry applications, and dispute resolution with legally defensible documentation.
Mapping
We create comprehensive mapping solutions including land use plans and lease agreements. Our digital mapping services support estate management, valuation processes, and planning applications with Ordnance Survey-compliant data.
Questions
Why choose LDS for surveying services?
We combine 56 years' experience with RICS-regulated standards to deliver accurate surveys that prevent costly rework. Our proven track record includes complex international projects.
How are survey costs determined?
Quotes consider site size, survey complexity, and access requirements. We provide transparent pricing after reviewing your specific project details.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK and have completed projects in 29 countries including USA, Japan, and throughout Europe.
Do you handle urgent survey requests?
Yes, we prioritise time-sensitive projects and maintain flexible scheduling to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Can you survey listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in heritage structures including Grade II listed properties, using non-invasive techniques to document historical features accurately.
Do you provide underground utility surveys?
We partner with specialist companies for underground utility detection and can coordinate these services as part of your project.
Reviews (4)
Zoe Defert
Jul 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Brilliant company. Fast, professional, flexible and responsive. I would highly recommend them. A pleasure all round.
Brilliant company. Fast, professional, flexible and responsive. I would highly recommend them. A pleasure all round.
Jack Sowden
Jan 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Needing two surveys at short notice I was very pleased with LDS and the work they done for my business.
Needing two surveys at short notice I was very pleased with LDS and the work they done for my business.
Ellie Deal
Jan 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I can HIGHLY recommend Richard and the team at LDS . Competetively priced, readily available, really nice people with a positive "can do'' attitude, responsive to emails and questions, with care, attention to detail and brilliant results at the end. A pleasure to work with, thank you...
I can HIGHLY recommend Richard and the team at LDS . Competetively priced, readily available, really nice people with a positive "can do'' attitude, responsive to emails and questions, with care, attention to detail and brilliant results at the end. A pleasure to work with, thank you...
John Palmer
Nov 05, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Reviewing as Director, Drone Tech Aerospace Ltd
We have worked with LDS for 3 years now and on every occasion they have been thoroughly professional, flexible, responsive and expedient in getting the project done. In our experience LDS supplies technology and capability leadership in surveying, delivering data of the highest precision and accuracy reliably.
Reviewing as Director, Drone Tech Aerospace Ltd
We have worked with LDS for 3 years now and on every occasion they have been thoroughly professional, flexible, responsive and expedient in getting the project done. In our experience LDS supplies technology and capability leadership in surveying, delivering data of the highest precision and accuracy reliably.
