Boundary Disputes - A Surveyor’s Guide to The Technical Aspects, Measurement & Analysis

Introduction

This webinar will take you through the measurement and computerisation of the boundary survey, as well as an understanding of basic land surveying principles which will minimise, and probably eliminate, site measurement errors and discrepancies.

If you either carry out or supervise/instruct site measurement surveys, then this webinar is for you.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How do you fix the position of a feature that, for a variety of reasons, you cannot gain access to?
• To what accuracy can you guarantee your survey measurements to?
• The RICS accuracy table
• You have completed your survey plot and have the deed plans on your desk. How do you carry out the boundary analysis?
• The fundamental skills of land and topographic surveying
• A brief explanation of triangulation, trilateration and offset measurement
• A brief description and demonstration of current electronic surveying equipment, including a Leica Total-Station, a Leica Disto and a Trimble Satellite Receiver
• An explanation of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Surveys)
• Satellite reception and hindrances. Advantages in inner-city areas and fenced-off plots
• The use of GNSS and co-ordinates for Land Registry plans and in complying with Court orders
• The importance of neat sketches that may be needed in Court at a later date
• Measuring through hedges… how GNSS helps
• The significance of hedge trunk-lines
• Which way do fences face?
• Party trees
• Measuring the location of party-walls in terraced houses
• Downloading to a computer programme (using AutoCAD as the medium)
• How do you carry out the boundary analysis using deeds, HMLR documents and existing features?
• The correct scale to use
• When you should instruct a land surveyor (under supervision) rather than measuring the property yourself
• How to take helpful Court-friendly photographs of the site
• How to deal with measurement discrepancies
• Post-survey site checks
• The future… drones and other technology

This webinar was recorded on 28th August 2024

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