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Part 2: Surveying

2. Elements of a garden survey

A theodolite set up on a building site.

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A garden survey is made up of three main elements:

  • Client brief: a list of what the client wants from their garden
  • Site analysis: information about what is currently at the site (including soil type, drainage, services, for example, electric cables and water pipes, existing trees etc)
  • Site survey: the measurements which allow you to draw up a plan
Venn diagram: combining a client brief with site analysis and site survey, provides everything you need to start designing.