In land surveying, our measurements are key to all steps that will follow. Benchmarks make the known elevations clear and simple to work from. These are fixed points with established elevations and can be located on concrete monuments, buildings, bridges or other permanent objects.

When a surveyor starts a project, establishing a benchmark ensures every elevation collected on the site is based on the same reference point. Surveyors can also set temporary benchmarks around a project for easy checkpoints throughout the job.

Benchmarks are especially important when working on grading, drainage, roads and building construction. Surveyors may use a benchmark to determine the elevation of a building floor, storm pipe, curb or drainage area.

If the benchmark or elevation information is wrong, it can cause real problems in a plan. Our reliable benchmarks give everyone working on the project the same starting point. We carefully measure and protect our benchmarks to keep water flowing in the right direction and be sure all parts of a project are built at the correct height.

Benchmarks during the survey process contribute to the success of a plan, and help confirm each elevation in a proposed design can be built correctly.