Measured Building Surveys

A measured building survey provides an accurate record of a property’s internal and external layout - its rooms, walls, openings, heights, and structural features. It gives you a clear understanding of how the building is arranged and how each space relates to the next, forming a reliable foundation for any design, renovation, or extension work.

We capture the information your project needs, from floor plans to elevations and sections, presenting everything in clear, dependable drawings that architects and designers can work from with confidence. Whether you’re planning a small alteration or a more substantial redevelopment, a measured survey helps ensure that proposed designs fit the building as it truly is.

For projects that also involve changes to the surrounding land, our Topographical Surveys provide the same level of clarity outdoors, bringing the full picture together. And when boundary‑related documentation is required, our Land Registry Plans offer accurate, compliant drawings to support the legal side of your project.

Ultimately, a measured building survey gives you the detail you need to make informed decisions. It reduces uncertainty, supports good design, and helps your project move forward smoothly and confidently.

  • Example measured survey drawing, of a large school building, showing the elevations and detailing windows, doors and general structure heights.

    Example Elevations Drawing

  • Example measured building floor plan of a large school building, showing room sizes, wall thickness, levells of floors and ceilings.

    Example Floor Plan Drawing

FAQ’S

  • A measured building survey gives your architect the accurate information they need to design confidently - whether you’re planning an extension, reconfiguration, or a more substantial redevelopment. It records the true layout, dimensions, and structural features of your property, helping to avoid errors and ensuring that any proposed designs fit the building as it actually is.

  • A measured building survey results in scaled drawings of your property - floor plans, elevations, and sections - showing how the building is arranged. A building survey (often Level 2 or Level 3) is a written report about the condition of a property, usually for home buyers.

    We don’t carry out condition surveys ourselves, but we’re always happy to recommend a trusted local firm if you need one.

  • Costs vary depending on the size and complexity of the building, along with any specific project requirements. Once we’ve seen a clear brief, we’ll assess the scope and provide a quotation.

  • This depends on the size and detail of the property. Some surveys take a few hours; others take longer. We’ll advise you of the likely timescale when quoting. After the site work is complete, we carefully check and prepare the data before issuing the final drawings, usually within ten working days.

  • Every survey is tailored to the building, but it typically includes:

    • Internal floor plans — room sizes, layouts, wall positions, door and window locations, stairs, and key fixed features

    • Elevations — the external appearance of the building, including openings, rooflines, and architectural details

    • Levels — floor and ceiling heights, changes in level, and structural drops

    • Sections (where required) — vertical slices showing relationships between floors, roof structure, and internal form

    • Roof plans (where required) — roof shape, pitch, and features such as chimneys or skylights

    Additional detail can be included depending on your project needs.

  • Final drawings are issued digitally in both AutoCAD and PDF formats, prepared at a scale appropriate to your project — typically 1:50 or 1:100.

If you’re unsure what you need or where to start, feel free to get in touch - we can guide you through the options.

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