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Surveying Services For Civil Engineers In Dublin, Kildare & Ireland

At Metroscan, we provide specialist surveying services for civil engineers, engineering consultancies and infrastructure project teams across Dublin, County Kildare, Cork and nationwide Ireland.

From early site investigations and detailed design to excavation and construction, our underground utility surveys, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and topographical surveys help engineers identify site constraints, reduce project risk and make informed decisions.

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Specialist Surveying Support For Civil Engineering Projects

Underground utility detection and mapping

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) investigations

Topographical surveys and site level information

Pre-construction utility investigations

Drainage and manhole surveys

Construction surveying and setting out

Building and existing-condition surveys

GPR data processing and interpretation

CAD-compatible survey drawings and deliverables

Survey information to support design and risk assessments

Nationwide project capability across Ireland

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The Challenges Civil Engineers Face During Project Delivery

Civil engineering projects depend on accurate information about existing site conditions. Incomplete utility records, unexpected underground infrastructure and inaccurate site data can create difficulties during planning, design and construction.

Common challenges include:

Unknown buried utilities

Unrecorded or incorrectly mapped services can increase excavation risks and disrupt construction.

Incomplete site information

Missing levels, features or infrastructure details can affect design accuracy.

Complex underground networks

Congested utility corridors can restrict proposed layouts and construction methods.

Drainage uncertainty

Undocumented connections or damaged drainage assets can complicate development.

Design changes and delays

Unexpected site conditions can lead to additional investigation, redesign and programme disruption.

Safety and compliance requirements

Engineers need dependable information to support risk assessments, safe excavation planning and project specifications.

Metroscan helps address these challenges through targeted surveys that improve understanding of existing conditions before critical engineering decisions are made.

Our Surveying Services For Civil Engineers

Underground Utility Surveys

Our underground utility locating services help engineers identify and map detectable buried infrastructure before design, excavation or construction begins.

Surveys can help investigate:

Water and gas pipelines
Electrical cables and ducts
Telecommunications infrastructure
Drainage networks
Other detectable buried services

The findings can support utility coordination, design development, excavation planning and risk assessment.

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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Surveys

Our GPR surveys use non-invasive technology to investigate subsurface features and potential underground constraints.

GPR can complement other utility locating methods by helping identify buried structures, ducts, voids and other detectable anomalies where conditions allow.

Results depend on ground conditions, target depth and material characteristics, so no survey method can guarantee complete underground detection.

For more detailed data interpretation, explore our GPR post-processing services.

GPR Surveys

Topographical Surveys

Our topographical surveys provide detailed information about existing ground levels, terrain and visible site features.

Survey information can support:

Site feasibility studies
Road and infrastructure design
Drainage and levels design
Earthworks planning
Development layouts
Engineering CAD drawings

Combining topographical and underground utility information can provide a clearer understanding of both surface and subsurface constraints.

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Construction Surveys

Our construction surveys support civil engineering teams during active project delivery.

Depending on project requirements, surveying can support setting out, site measurements, construction coordination and verification of relevant site information.

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CCTV Drainage & Manhole Surveys

Our commercial CCTV drainage surveys help investigate accessible underground drainage networks, identify visible defects and assess pipe conditions.

These can be combined with manhole surveys to provide additional information about chambers, connections and drainage infrastructure.

CCTV Surveys

Manhole Surveys

Supporting Civil Engineers From Planning To Construction

Planning & Feasibility

Early site investigations help identify existing utilities, drainage infrastructure, ground levels and potential constraints before engineering designs are developed.

Detailed Design

Utility mapping and topographical data help engineers coordinate proposed layouts with existing site conditions, assess potential service conflicts and develop more informed designs.

Pre-Construction Investigation

Before excavation begins, additional utility locating and GPR investigations can help clarify underground conditions and inform safe working arrangements.

Construction & Delivery

During construction, survey information can support setting out, site coordination and further investigation where unexpected conditions are encountered.

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Civil Engineering Projects We Support

Metroscan provides surveying services for a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure applications.

Roadworks & Transport Infrastructure

Utility locating and topographical surveys can help engineering teams assess existing services, road levels and site constraints before road improvements, junction works or transport infrastructure projects.

Drainage & Water Infrastructure

CCTV drainage inspections, manhole surveys and utility locating can help engineers investigate existing drainage networks, connections and underground assets before design or construction.

Commercial & Industrial Developments

For industrial estates, logistics facilities and commercial developments, combined utility and topographical surveys can support site planning, infrastructure coordination and construction preparation.

Urban Redevelopment & Public Realm Projects

In established urban environments, multiple buried services and restricted working areas can complicate proposed works.

GPR and utility locating can provide additional information to support design decisions and excavation planning.

Utility Installation & Diversion Projects

Before new infrastructure is installed or existing services are diverted, underground utility surveys can help identify potential conflicts with existing buried assets.

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Survey Standards & Engineering Requirements

Civil engineering surveys may need to follow specific technical standards, project specifications and safety requirements.

Depending on the survey type and project scope, relevant references can include:

PAS 128:2022 – Specification for underground utility detection, verification and location

BS 5930:2015+A1:2020 – Code of practice for ground investigations, where relevant to the wider investigation

I.S. EN 13508-2 – Coding system for visual inspection of drains and sewers

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 – Relevant Irish construction safety requirements

Client-specific engineering, survey accuracy and reporting specifications

Survey methodologies, required accuracy, coordinate systems and deliverables should be agreed before work begins.

Metroscan can discuss the relevant survey requirements with engineering teams to establish an appropriate project scope.

What Civil Engineers Receive From Our Surveys

Survey deliverables depend on the agreed scope, methodology and project specification.

Typical outputs can include:

Underground utility location drawings

Identified service routes and detectable infrastructure features

Utility depth information where achievable

Survey confidence or quality information where specified

Topographical drawings and site levels

CAD-compatible survey data

Manhole and drainage asset information

GPR investigation findings

CCTV drainage footage and condition reports

Survey observations and relevant limitations

Digital reports and project-specific documentation

For utility investigation projects, further information about processing and interpretation is available in our guide to GPR utility survey data deliverables.

Our Surveying Process

01. Project Review

We review the site location, engineering requirements, available drawings, survey area and required deliverables.

02. Survey Planning

An appropriate survey methodology is established based on the project objectives, site conditions and relevant specifications.

03. On-Site Data Collection

Our survey teams or specialist delivery partners carry out the required investigations using suitable equipment and methods.

04. Processing & Reporting

Collected information is reviewed and prepared into drawings, reports or other agreed outputs for the engineering team.

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Areas We Cover

Metroscan supports civil engineering projects throughout Ireland, with regular survey work across:

Dublin and the surrounding commuter belt

County Kildare

Cork

Meath

Wicklow

Nationwide infrastructure and construction sites

Based in County Kildare, our team is accustomed to travelling for specialist surveying work, including larger civil engineering projects requiring extended site attendance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Surveying Services Do Civil Engineers Typically Need?

Civil engineering projects commonly require underground utility surveys, topographical surveys, GPR investigations and construction surveying. Drainage and manhole surveys may also be required depending on the site and project scope.

Why Are Underground Utility Surveys Important For Civil Engineers?

Utility surveys help identify detectable buried infrastructure before excavation, design or construction. This information can support risk assessments, utility coordination and more informed engineering decisions.

Can GPR Detect Every Underground Utility?

No. GPR performance depends on ground conditions, depth, target characteristics and other factors. It is used alongside complementary investigation methods to improve understanding of subsurface conditions.

Can Utility Surveys & Topographical Surveys Be Combined?

Yes. Combining both surveys can provide engineers with information about existing ground levels, visible features and detectable underground services within a coordinated site dataset.

Do Your Surveys Support PAS 128 Requirements?

Underground utility surveys can be scoped with reference to PAS 128:2022 where specified. The required methodology, survey quality levels and deliverables should be agreed before work begins.

What Survey Deliverables Can Engineers Receive?

Depending on the project, deliverables can include CAD drawings, utility location information, topographical data, GPR findings, drainage records and structured survey reports.

Can Metroscan Support Large Infrastructure Projects?

Yes. Metroscan provides nationwide surveying services and can support individual investigations as well as larger engineering and infrastructure projects requiring extended site attendance.

What Information Should I Provide Before Requesting A Quote?

Useful information includes the site location, survey boundaries, existing drawings, project specifications, required survey types, deliverables and preferred programme.

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Discuss Your Project With Metroscan

Whether you’re preparing an engineering design, investigating underground utilities, planning excavation or managing a construction project in Dublin, Kildare or the wider areas of Ireland, Metroscan can help provide the survey information needed to make informed decisions.

Send us your project details, available drawings and required deliverables, and we’ll help establish an appropriate survey scope.

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