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Nelspruit • Mbombela • Mpumalanga
Topographic Surveys
Our topographic surveys capture ground levels, contours, buildings, roads, rivers, vegetation and all visible services. We use GNSS, total stations and drone photogrammetry to deliver SAGC-compliant data that engineers, architects and developers can design from with confidence across Mpumalanga and South Africa.
What you receive
- 2D topo plan (DWG + PDF)
- Contours at 0.5m / 1m intervals
- Digital Terrain Model (DTM)
- Control live data + CSV of points
- Orthophoto background where required
How we work
- 1Brief + desktop studyWe confirm extent, required contour interval, coordinate system (Lo29 / Hartebeesthoek94) and SG / municipal requirements.
- 2Field surveyGNSS + total station pickup of all features, levels and services. Drone flight if large or inaccessible terrain.
- 3Processing + QAData reduction, contouring, DTM build and independent checks by a Professional Land Surveyor.
- 4Issue + supportYou receive DWG, PDF, CSV and DTM with a surveyor sign-off. We support your engineer through design.
Common questions — Topographic Surveys
How much does a topographic survey cost in Mpumalanga?
It depends on size, slope, vegetation and detail required. A small residential erf starts from a few thousand rand, while large developments are quoted per hectare. Request a quote with your erf size and location for a fixed price.
What do you need from me to quote?
Erf / farm description, locality map or GPS pin, required contour interval and what you plan to design (house, road, pipeline, estate).
What coordinate system do you use?
Hartebeesthoek94 / Lo29 for Mbombela/Nelspruit, with height datum per SA Land Levelling Datum. We can transform to any system your engineer needs.
Need topographic surveys in Mpumalanga?
Mbombela • White River • Barberton • Malelane • Sabie + SA-wide