A contour and feature survey is a visual plan that shows the position of a piece of land in relation to nearby areas. It includes information on the site features, including trees and vegetation, topography, fences, adjoining properties, nearby structures and their heights, and much more. 

Why Is a Contour and Feature Survey Important in Construction Sales?

As the builder calculates how much work is involved, the survey gives him a good idea of the site's condition and possible issues and challenges that can impact the amount of work needed. This can be documented on the proposal so the client can see the justification behind the various costs.

The Challenge of Doing a Contour and Feature Survey Quickly and Accurately

Clients rely on the builder to provide an accurate estimate of the building costs. In order to do that, the builder starts with an accurate site analysis, on which they can formulate the job costs.

Unfortunately, the traditional surveying methods are painstakingly slow, often taking weeks or more. A surveyor needs to conduct the contour survey; this is then handed over to the architect, who reviews it so he can formulate a building plan that fits the client's requirements and budget. He has to check building codes to stay compliant. 

The builder must identify costs associated with the site, which must be transparent to the client. The builder risks under-quoting the job if he does not include these costs. He can lose a potential job if he takes too long to provide a quote.

Another challenge with traditional surveying methods is that it's prone to human error, which can affect the estimate's accuracy. 

How the canibuild App is a Game Changer

canibuild has revolutionized the way contour, and feature surveys are done by doing all the complex work builders used to do manually. It has a database of the latest high-resolution imagery of all pieces of land across the States. By entering an address, you can get a bird's eye view, aerial view, or street view of the site.

The builder does not even need to go onsite because he can get all the site information he needs from the high-resolution images. Using artificial intelligence, canibuild instantly checks zoning, easements, building rules and regulations, utilities, and setbacks. The builder can immediately tell a site's building feasibility.

A site plan can also be generated with a click of a button and be shown to the client in 3D to help them visualize and understand the particulars behind certain build decisions.

canibuild's sales tool can help you create sales documents that include relevant information and accurate costs. A contour and feature survey that took weeks can now be done in minutes. Your potential client can have a comprehensive report detailing the job and costs to make an informed decision. Creating accurate quotes quickly and accurately can help you win more clients and boost your business profits.