Building a Market Garden — Existing Surface Survey
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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Existing-Surface Survey
An existing-surface survey records what is present before soil moves. Omitting a drain edge, bank or abrupt grade change can distort the volume model even when point readings are correct.
Before moving material
Identify the work extent and important surface features.
Receiving operation and checks
Compare the surveyed surface with the proposed design. Inspect coverage and gaps rather than relying only on a coloured map.
Survey spacing must reflect terrain and required precision, not a universal grid size.
Read the complete Existing-Surface Survey guideSurvey 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 guideMarket Garden Landforming
Market-garden landforming should support the chosen bed system, water arrangement and repeated small-area traffic. Plan changes before the beds and services are established.
Before moving material
Record bed layout, productive-layer depth and drainage outlets.
Receiving operation and checks
Complete planting preparation and irrigation installation. Check access and bed-end connections.
Do not assume every market garden uses the same bed geometry or irrigation method.
Read the complete Market Garden Landforming 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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