Whether you’re a homeowner or an enterprise level client, getting a survey done in the winter can seem like an impossible task. While most people have difficulty driving to work during a dusting of snow, land surveyors are expected to complete jobs that can range from the average home to acres of farmland. So this brings up the question, is it worth it to order a survey in the middle of winter? While land surveyors can run into issues surveying during the winter, there are many workarounds. The right company will always find a way to get the job done for you. Here are some common obstacles land surveyors run into during the winter and how they work around them.
Low Visibility
For any land surveyor, no matter what tool they’re using, being able to see what’s in front of you is vital. Whether they’re collecting direct measurements around a house or utilizing a total station, seeing what you’re measuring is absolutely necessary. Snowfall is one of the obstacles that would slow down a job the most. Snow can actually stop a total station from processing measurements. All this does though is slow down the job. For any persistent land surveyor, snowfall is just another element that disrupts the job.
Locating Pertinent Information
While snowfall can slow down a job, most people would think snow on the ground would be even more disruptive. This stops a land surveyor from locating things like sidewalks, pavers, low curbs and other important things to include in a survey. Some surveyors would see this as a reason to postpone a job, but this shouldn’t stop most. Every great surveyor makes sure to include the tools required for any and all jobs in their work vehicle. This includes a snow shovel, an ice pick and anything else that can help to locate important information.
Frigid Cold
The one variable that is constant in any land surveying job is the surveyor. Without the land surveyor, the job cannot be completed. Surveying is not an easy job for most people, and one reason that’s the case are the elements, and this includes single digit weather. While most people stay home during a winter weather advisory, you’ll find a land surveyor in the snow locating monuments. While skiers dress warmly a couple of times during the winter, a professional land surveyor will layer every single morning to make sure they can endure the coldest of climates for 8 to 12 hours.
Nothing Gets in the Way
With all of that being said, a professional land surveyor that you can rely on will be there no matter how poor the temperature is. So don’t hesitate to call if you’re in need of a winter job that requires a quick turn around. All County Land Surveyor will be there for you no matter what the conditions! Call us today!