A measured building survey is a thorough and precise examination of a building’s size, features, and overall condition. This process typically requires a surveyor to visit the building and use specialized tools like lasers or total stations to gather detailed information about the building’s layout, features, and state. Based on the data collected, the surveyor will create detailed plans and drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and other views of the building.

Measured building surveys are conducted for a variety of reasons, including designing renovations or extensions, obtaining building regulations / planning applications, or simply gaining a better understanding of the building’s layout and condition.

The cost of a measured building survey depends on a number of factors, such as the size of the property, the location and the level of detail required. A typical cost for the average architect’s requirements on a 3-bedroom house will be between £1000 and £2000.

A measured building survey is a critical step for architects, engineers, and construction professionals to begin their projects accurately. By precisely surveying the required area and producing accurate CAD drawings, the survey forms the basis of the design proposals. Without a quality survey, design and build issues may arise.

This type of survey is detailed and involves taking precise measurements of a building’s dimensions, including the size, location, and shape of all features and components. A measured dimensional survey offers several benefits, such as providing accurate and detailed plans of a building’s layout and features for purposes like designing renovations or extensions, preparing building regulations applications, or simply understanding the layout of a building.

Moreover, a measured dimensional survey can be instrumental in planning construction projects, meeting legal requirements or lender requirements for mortgage applications, or determining a property’s value by providing a detailed and accurate assessment of its features and dimensions.

In summary, a measured dimensional survey is an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to understand a building’s dimensions and layout, especially for those planning renovations, extensions, or other building work.

At Base Building Consultancy, we use AutoCAD to produce all our drawings. Our organised drawing layout speeds up your design work, while our default production of PDF drawings allows for easy paper mark-ups. We specialise in producing high-quality plans, elevations, sections, roof plans, and more, so you can rely on us for all your design needs.

This obviously depends on the size and scope of the project. Typically, we will be able to get to your site within 10 days and drawings are usually issued within 7 days of the final day on site.

Absolutely, We can liaise with your design team directly or even discuss what you may require for your project. We have undertaken 100’s of measured survey projects so know what is usually required depending on what you are looking to build.

Yes. The land around your building is often very important when planning a project. We can undertake topographical land surveys to pick up all the detail you require.