Cheshire Surveys Ltd

Cheshire Surveys Ltd Small, professional, family-run land and measured building surveyors and setting out engineers

Founded in 1999, Cheshire Surveys Ltd is a small, family-run firm offering a friendly, courteous, efficient and professional service carrying out land and measured building surveys as well as providing site setting out services. We operate mainly in Cheshire, Merseyside, South Manchester and North Wales and we are based out of an office in rural Great Barrow, Chester at the Barrowmore Enterprise E

state. We are fully insured and have professional indemnity, employer’s and public liability cover in place. Cheshire Surveys Ltd provides a full range of services from one off surveys through to site engineering services which combines our expert survey and setting out services for longer term projects. Our highly-experienced staff are on-hand to offer free advice as you begin a project requiring survey services and we happily will provide a quote free of charge for the work you require.

Busy month of laser scanning & has been out on site supporting the team
21/04/2026



Busy month of laser scanning & has been out on site supporting the team

03/04/2026

Happy Easter weekend to all our suppliers and customers 🐣

Planning Delays: How do you keep your project moving forward? Our Director Louise shares some of the challenges we are h...
27/03/2026

Planning Delays: How do you keep your project moving forward?

Our Director Louise shares some of the challenges we are hearing about from our clients about the planning application process and how land surveyors can help keep the process moving forward.

17/03/2026

How can a Land Survey Can Save Time and Money on Your Project?

Construction projects involve many moving parts, from design and planning through to construction and completion. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk during this process is to ensure that decisions are based on accurate site information from the beginning. Measured surveys provide the reliable data needed to support these decisions and can help prevent costly problems later in a project.

They help to prevent:
✔️ Design Errors
✔️ Construction Mistakes
✔️ Project Delays

💷 Investing in Accurate Information early can reduce risk and help ensure their projects progress smoothly from planning through to completion.

Cheshire Surveys are here to provide you with measured information to support better decision making from start to finish.

Are you buying land that does not have existing boundary features or it is the first time it is being registered with HM...
24/02/2026

Are you buying land that does not have existing boundary features or it is the first time it is being registered with HM Land Registry?

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THAT WHAT YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING IS ACTUALLY WHAT YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING!

🆘 Need help with this? 🆘

A Land Surveyor can check that the area on the ground matches the sale plan & you can ensure you are buying what you think you are.

In the last couple of years we have worked for many clients who have been in this situation. We provide the due dilliigence before purchase or sale to check the title extents against reality to highlight any discrepancies or prepare a sale plan that meets HMLR requirements whilst provided a check survey of the land to provide the detail of what is being bought or sold. Unfortunately we have also had to help clients work out why something doesn't seem right and they suspectthey haven't quite got what they expected or the neighbour tells them they are on their land!

Why is a topographical survey is essential for construction set-out?Accurate set-out starts with accurate data.A topogra...
20/02/2026

Why is a topographical survey is essential for construction set-out?

Accurate set-out starts with accurate data.
A topographical survey provides a precise, real-world record of existing ground levels, features, and site constraints — forming the control framework from which buildings, roads, and infrastructure are set out correctly.

Relying on assumed or low-resolution data increases the risk of errors, delays, and costly rework.

A detailed topographical survey ensures that design information aligns with site conditions before construction begins, giving contractors confidence that everything is positioned exactly where it should be.

If you’re preparing for construction and need reliable site data, you can find out more at www.cheshiresurveys.co.uk — or speak to our team for early-stage advice
01829 741859

Land Surveying in the Winter 🪾 ❄️ 💧 It's all about the shorter days, muddy boots, rain, wind and the cold!But we are sti...
18/02/2026

Land Surveying in the Winter 🪾 ❄️ 💧

It's all about the shorter days, muddy boots, rain, wind and the cold!

But we are still smiling🙃 Well Jonathan anyway, Louise is grimacing 😬 Martin's wellies are muddy 😀

Looking forward to the Spring though....January and February are the hardest months of the year

🗺️ Ordnance Survey vs Topographical Surveys – the accuracy you need matters!Ordnance Survey mapping is ideal for providi...
16/02/2026

🗺️ Ordnance Survey vs Topographical Surveys – the accuracy you need matters!

Ordnance Survey mapping is ideal for providing general context, but it’s not intended for detailed design or construction work.

A topographical survey is captured on-site using survey-grade equipment, delivering high-accuracy, real-world data you can confidently use for planning, design, and development.

If you’re at an early project stage and need clarity on what level of accuracy is required, we’re always happy to advise.

SERVICE SPOTLIGHTWhat is a topographical survey?It is accurate, scaled plan of a site’s landform that records the terrai...
06/02/2026

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT

What is a topographical survey?

It is accurate, scaled plan of a site’s landform that records the terrain, levels and the position of both natural and man‑made features. Each point on the survey is geo‑referenced to Ordnance Survey coordinates and sea‑level datum, providing a reliable baseline for design, planning and construction.

Topographical surveys are typically carried out at the start of a project because they help architects, engineers and planners understand site constraints, inform feasibility and support planning applications. The level of detail can be tailored to your needs and may include features such as elevations, boundaries, buildings, vegetation, utilities and surface details — all mapped to recognised industry standards.

It gives you a precise and consistent picture of your site so that design and construction decisions can be made with confidence

05/02/2026

Spend a day with our Director Louise Hilder as she heads out on a busy day of networking & connecting 🙂

Address

Unit 2 Barrowmore Enterprise Estate
Chester
CH37JS

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441829741859

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