
LiDAR Topographic Surveys in Chorley
Cm-accuracy land and topographic surveys for planning, groundworks and civil engineering.
LiDAR / Topographic Surveys - Local Expertise
Chorley's position at the crossroads of the M6, M61 and M65 motorways makes it a strategic location for development - and for our drone survey services. We provide LiDAR surveys, PV roof inspections and earthworks monitoring across Chorley and the surrounding borough.
Buckshaw Village remains one of Lancashire's largest ongoing residential and commercial redevelopments, while the motorway corridor continues to attract logistics and distribution development. These projects require accurate topographic data, progress monitoring and roof inspections.
Our proximity to Chorley means rapid mobilisation for time-sensitive projects, and our experience with the area's mixed-use redevelopment sites helps us anticipate access and planning considerations.
Local Landmarks & Reference Points
Key reference points include Chorley town centre, the M61 corridor, Buckshaw Village (a major former Royal Ordnance Factory redevelopment), Astley Village, and the strategic logistics and distribution sites along the motorway network.
LiDAR Topographic Surveys
What lidar topographic surveys Delivers
We capture dense LiDAR point clouds from the air to produce highly accurate topographic surveys - without the weeks of manual ground work.
Cm accuracy is achievable on hard surfaces, giving you reliable DTM, contour and volume data ready for planning submissions and groundworks design.
Vegetation penetration means we can survey wooded, overgrown or inaccessible terrain that traditional total stations struggle to reach.
What You Receive
- Classified 3D point cloud (LAS/LAZ)
- Digital Terrain Model (DTM)
- Contour lines at your specified interval
- 2D topographic survey drawing (DWG)
- Orthomosaic with ground control accuracy report
- Volume calculations (where required)
Equipment & Accuracy
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Cm on hard surfaces |
| Point Density | Up to 750 pts/m² |
| Platform | DJI M350 RTK |
| Sensor | Rock Robotic R3 Pro LiDAR |
| Output Formats | DWG, LAS/LAZ, XYZ, DXF |
| Coordinate Systems | OSGB36 / National Grid |
Serving Chorley And Surrounding Areas
50-mile service radius from our Preston hub








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Book A LiDAR / Topographic Surveys In Chorley
From £1,200. Local team, rapid mobilisation from our Preston base.
