At Kemp, we provide accurate and reliable setting out services to ensure your construction projects are delivered exactly to design. Whether you’re building housing developments, commercial spaces, or major infrastructure, our setting out engineers have the expertise to transfer your plans from paper to the ground with precision.
From establishing control points to positioning foundations, walls, drainage, and roads, we make sure your project is set out right the first time, keeping the job on schedule and within budget.
Over the years, we’ve partnered with some of the UK’s most respected contractors, developers, and design teams. They trust us because we:
Accurate setting out is vital for any construction project. Even the smallest measurement error can lead to costly delays, wasted materials, and rework. By choosing professional engineers, you ensure:
Since 1988, Kemp has been delivering specialist surveying and setting out services across the South West and beyond. With decades of industry knowledge, our engineers have supported everything from major residential developments to bespoke grand designs, from schools and universities to hospitals and supermarkets, and from heavy civils to major infrastructure. There isn’t much that we haven’t set out.
Before any work begins, we engage with your team to fully understand the scope, design intent, and timeline of your project. This includes reviewing your drawings, 3D models, and any site-specific considerations. By establishing clear objectives early on, we can plan a setting out approach that aligns with your overall construction schedule and budget.
We systematically review all relevant project data, including architectural and engineering drawings, and surveys. This step ensures that we have a comprehensive understanding of the site conditions, design requirements, and potential challenges, enabling us to plan a precise and effective setting out strategy.
Accurate control stations are the foundation of any successful setting out operation. Using high-precision instruments such as total stations and GNSS receivers, we establish a network of fixed reference points across the site. These control points serve as the baseline for all subsequent positioning of foundations, roads, utilities, and structures, ensuring that the project is accurately aligned with design specifications.
Before marking out the site, we extract the necessary data from plans and cross check them against other data where possible. We carefully check the site limits and original survey control reporting any discrepancies or variations to the project team. This step ensures that work starts on a solid foundation and prevents costly errors or misalignment later in the project.
Using our established control network, we accurately set out key design features on site. This includes foundations, walls, roads, drainage systems, and utility connections. By transferring the design precisely to the ground, we help contractors and builders work efficiently, avoid conflicts, and maintain strict adherence to design tolerances.
Depending on the scale and complexity of the project, we can provide continuous on-site support through a fully equipped office or periodic visits by our specialist engineers. This allows us to address any issues as they arise, make real-time adjustments, and provide immediate technical guidance to the construction team.
Once the set out is complete, we conduct thorough checks to verify that every point and feature matches the design intent. We compile detailed as-set out records, including coordinates, levels, and reference markers, where needed and provide them to clients if necessary. These records serve as a permanent, reliable reference for future works, inspections, and maintenance.
Our engineers are based across the South West of England, and we visit sites daily in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, as well as sites beyond the South West.
Whether you need a long-term presence or short-term assistance, we can be on-site quickly to provide the setting out support you need.
At Kemp, we stand apart from other setting out engineering companies because of our:
Kemp Engineering & Surveying and Seeka Utility Surveys are trusted specialists in precision surveying, engineering, and utility mapping. With decades of expertise, we deliver accurate data and tailored solutions to support infrastructure, construction, and development projects across the UK. Whether you need topographic surveys, PAS 128 utility mapping, or engineering consultancy, our team is here to provide industry-leading insight and results. Get in touch today to discuss your project needs.
office@kempengineering.co.uk
Redruth Office: 01209 214687
Exeter Office: 01392 716768
office@kempengineering.co.uk
Redruth 01209 214687
Exeter 01392 716768
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