Cut and Fail Survey
Cut & Fill Survey Drawing
When we start a new contract I often get the job of confirming the data handed to us by the client. In most cases this involves me carrying out a survey of the site as it exists before we begin work. This can then be compared with the survey commissioned by the client and if things agree (in most cases they do) we can get to work knowing that no surprises are ahead of us.
When the contract involves a substantial amount of earthworks, moving material around site, I have to carry out a second survey after the earthworks are complete. This second survey proves that we have placed the material in the correct areas and to the required levels. It also enables us to calculate a total volume of material moved, with this figure being used when applying for payment.
