Subdivision Survey:

• Divide land into smaller lots for better management and legal documentation.Purpose:

• Begins with a detailed land survey to determine size and location, leading to a subdivision plan.Process:

• Typically takes 3-6 months; early initiation is recommended.Timeline:

• Importance: Legal requirement for subdividing land in Calgary, registered with Land Titles office of Alberta.

Development Permit Survey (DP Survey):

• Provides architects/designers with critical information for designing new constructions.Purpose:

• Includes lot and neighbouring lot details, building dimensions, setbacks, and relevant site data.Details:

• Outcome: Essential for obtaining a development permit, and guiding the architectural design process.

Home Stakeout:

• Marks the future home's foundation outline for excavation.Purpose:

• Significance: Crucial for accurate foundation placement, ensuring the structure is built to specification.

Pinning Survey:

• Purpose: Conducted post-excavation to guide concrete pouring by marking house corners.

• Importance: Ensures precise alignment of the structure, particularly vital for infill projects where space is premium.

Main Floor Elevation Check:

• Requirement: The City of Calgary mandates this check to compare the foundation elevation with the approved development permit.

• Consequence: Mandatory for project continuation; lack of compliance can halt construction.

Roof Peak Elevation Check:

• Ensures the building height does not exceed area-specific limits.Purpose:

• Requirement: Mandatory for adherence to the approved development permit specifications.

Final Real Property Report (RPR):

• Required for the City of Calgary's final inspection and by lawyers before sale closing.Purpose:

• Details: This should be arranged post-construction completion, prior to the final inspection scheduling.

Lot Grading Certificate:

• Verifies proper property grading as per the City of Calgary’s Lot Grading Bylaw.Purpose:

• Timing: Must be completed within one year of occupancy to ensure correct water drainage.

Why TGCI:

TGCI specializes in providing detailed and comprehensive surveying services for infill construction projects. From initial subdivision surveys to final grading certificates, our expert team ensures every phase of your project meets municipal regulations and design specifications.