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As-Built Surveys

What was actually built, and at what elevation?

Also called: final survey, record survey, or as-built drawing.

Understanding the work

As-built surveys measure completed improvements such as foundations, pipes, inverts, and grades, and can compare them to the approved plans. They support final inspections, certificates of occupancy, owner records, and agency closeout.

  • Final inspections
  • Certificates of occupancy
  • Project closeout

Who it’s for

  • Contractors closing out work
  • Engineers verifying construction
  • Owners and facility managers

Typical work involved

  • Measurement of specified completed features
  • Elevation and invert checks
  • Comparison to approved plans as contracted

The result

What you’ll receive

  • As-built drawing
  • Comparison to approved plans
  • Signed & sealed certification

Common questions

What clients ask about this work

What is an as-built survey?

It measures specified improvements as constructed, often to record their locations or elevations or support project closeout.

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Scope, applicable standards, accuracy, deliverables, timing, and price are confirmed in writing for each project.