Turf Preparation — Survey Information
Define the finished purpose, reference levels, underlying material condition and the evidence required by the receiving operation. Geometry alone does not establish structural or agronomic performance.
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Survey Existing Ground
Surveying existing ground is the first project-stage record of the surface to be changed. Agree the coverage before the survey so critical features are not omitted.
Before moving material
Define boundaries of work, reference control and required detail.
Receiving operation and checks
Issue the survey with datum, units and limitations stated. Check control-point agreement and representation of abrupt terrain changes.
A survey deliverable should not be confused with a legal boundary determination.
Read the complete Survey Existing Ground guideSurvey & Verify
Survey and verification compares the delivered surface with the brief before it is covered by the next layer. It should establish both compliant areas and defects.
Before moving material
Agree the acceptance method and reference.
Receiving operation and checks
Record accepted work and required corrections. Check the issued design revision and datum used for comparison.
A level survey cannot prove compaction, and a density test cannot prove grade.
Read the complete Survey & Verify guideTurf Underlay Preparation
Turf underlay needs a consistent growing layer over a correctly formed base. A smooth top surface can conceal an uneven distribution of suitable soil.
Before moving material
Check the formation and the growing-medium requirements.
Receiving operation and checks
Complete the venue's final soil preparation and turf installation. Check local low areas and underlay thickness.
Do not infer a turf rootzone specification from the word underlay.
Read the complete Turf Underlay Preparation guideRecord the job inputs
Use this checklist to turn the scenario into a specific brief. Retain the design revision and agree who accepts each completed layer.
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