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Environmental Surveys

Non-intrusive surveys for sensitive sites, embankments and watercourses

Environmental Surveys

We provide non-intrusive surveys for sensitive and protected sites, riverbanks and embankments. Drone and LiDAR surveys capture accurate data from the air without disturbing the ground or habitat, which makes them well suited to SSSIs, wetlands and conservation areas. Repeat surveys show how banks, slopes and landforms are changing over time.

Aerial drone survey of canal locks and lock-keeper's cottage

Challenges in Environmental Surveying

Sensitive sites need surveying without disturbance, and they are often large, wet or difficult to access on foot. Erosion and slope movement happen gradually, so a single survey only tells part of the story. Clients need reliable, comparable data over time to make decisions and meet regulatory requirements.

Survey Technology for Environmental Sites

Drone photogrammetry and LiDAR capture large areas quickly and with a light footprint, and LiDAR can map the ground beneath vegetation. Combined with GNSS control, repeat surveys can be compared accurately to measure bank erosion, embankment condition and changes in landform.

Drone Survey - Matrix Advanced Surveying

Our Environmental Surveys

Precise Levelling & Monitoring

Repeat readings on fixed targets to detect movement in slopes, embankments, structures and walls.

Drone Survey

Aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR for large, live or hard-to-reach sites, without stopping works.

Topographical Survey

Levels, contours and site features measured with GNSS, total station and drone, delivered as CAD drawings and 3D models.

Why Choose Us for Environmental Surveys?

Our surveys are non-intrusive, accurate and repeatable, giving you dependable data on how a site is changing. We work carefully around sensitive habitats and plan flights to minimise disturbance. Where engineering is needed, for example to stabilise a bank or embankment, Matrix Consulting Engineers can design the solution.

Aerial view of river banks for an environmental survey

READY TO START YOUR NEW PROJECT?

We invite you to discover the difference that Matrix Advanced Surveying can make for your project. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you navigate the complexities of modern surveying with confidence and expertise.

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