TrailRetain

Adding value environmentally, technically and financially

Your Retained Geomatics Expert

Access qualified, registered surveyors backed by advanced equipment and expert support, tailored to your needs.

What is a Retained Geomatics Expert?

Our TrailRetain service provides you with guaranteed access to professional surveyors and advanced equipment on a schedule that fits your project needs. Whether you require expertise for a few hours, days or on an ongoing basis, TrailRetain delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Backed by a fully equipped draughting office and a team of experienced geomatics professionals, we ensure accuracy and quality for every project.

Why Choose TrailRetain?

Trail Surveys understands that every industry comes with unique challenges and requirements. 

Our TrailRetain service is designed to offer tailored solutions that ensure precision, reliability, and efficiency across your operations.

Predictable Expense

Simplify your budgeting with fixed costs, providing clarity and financial stability for your projects.

Continuous Availability

Always have a professional surveyor ready to assist, ensuring no delays in critical surveying tasks.

Cost-Effective

Eliminate the unpredictability of ad-hoc services with retainer options that save time and money.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Gain access to the latest surveying technologies, from RTK GPS to drones, for unparalleled accuracy.

Expert Support

Backed by a fully equipped draughting office and seasoned geomatics professionals, we deliver end-to-end surveying excellence.

Competitive Advantage

Position your business as a leader with professional surveying capabilities integrated seamlessly into your workflow.

SERVING THESE INDUSTRIES AND BEYOND

Tailored Solutions for Every Sector

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Construction

  • Detail & topographical surveys
  • Terrestrial 3D laser scan surveys
  • Mobile 3D laser scan surveys
  • Utility service detection (GPR)
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Civil Engineering

  • Cadastral key-plans
  • Township developments & sectional title
  • Confirmation of property boundaries
  • Fence line surveys
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Urban Planning and Architecture

  • Full Time / Part Time placement of surveyors on site
  • Construction surveys as part of the contractor’s team
  • Construction supervisory surveys as part of consulting
    engineer’s team
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Mining and Quarrying

  • Detail & topographical surveys
  • Terrestrial 3D laser scan surveys
  • 3D Modelling of structures in ReVIT
  • As-built surveys
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Oil and Gas

  • Detail & topographical surveys
  • Terrestrial 3D laser scan surveys
  • Mobile 3D laser scan surveys
  • Utility service detection (GPR)
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Railways

  • Cadastral key-plans
  • Township developments & sectional title
  • Confirmation of property boundaries
  • Fence line surveys
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Highways and Transportation

  • Full Time / Part Time placement of surveyors on site
  • Construction surveys as part of the contractor’s team
  • Construction supervisory surveys as part of consulting
    engineer’s team
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Environmental Management

  • Detail & topographical surveys
  • Terrestrial 3D laser scan surveys
  • 3D Modelling of structures in ReVIT
  • As-built surveys
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Real Estate and Property Development

  • Detail & topographical surveys
  • Terrestrial 3D laser scan surveys
  • Mobile 3D laser scan surveys
  • Utility service detection (GPR)
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Government and Public Works

  • Cadastral key-plans
  • Township developments & sectional title
  • Confirmation of property boundaries
  • Fence line surveys
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Telecommunication

  • Full Time / Part Time placement of surveyors on site
  • Construction surveys as part of the contractor’s team
  • Construction supervisory surveys as part of consulting
    engineer’s team
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Agriculture

  • Detail & topographical surveys
  • Terrestrial 3D laser scan surveys
  • 3D Modelling of structures in ReVIT
  • As-built surveys

Frequently Asked Questions

Clients commit to a retainer plan for a fixed period, based on hours per month or days, to secure surveying services.

Our surveyors come equipped with state-of-the-art tools, including RTK GPS, total stations, drones, and more.

Absolutely. You can select the number of hours, surveyors, level and equipment required based on your need.

We offer a wide range of surveying tasks, including setting-out, topographic surveys, cadastral surveys, volume calculations, as-built surveys, and CAD mapping. Each service is customized to meet your project’s requirements.

The retainer plan offers full flexibility – you can adjust the schedule based on when you need the surveyor, whether it’s specific hours, days, or dates, ensuring your project stays on track.

Absolutely. All our surveyors are qualified and many are professionally registered, ensuring your project benefits from top-tier expertise and compliance with industry standards.

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Ready to work together? 

Trail Surveys

Contact us

518 Cliff Avenue
Waterkloof Ridge x2
Pretoria
0181

Office: 012-347-7879

admin@trailsurveys.com

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