What is a measured survey?

A measured survey is a detailed survey of a property or building used to produce accurate drawings and dimensional information. This can include:

• Floor plans

• Elevation drawings

• Building sections

• Site layouts

• Room dimensions and layouts

Measured surveys provide an accurate record of an existing building and are commonly used for planning, Building Regulations, licensing, legal, fire safety, and property management purposes.

What types of properties do you survey?

We provide measured survey services for:

• Residential properties

• Commercial buildings

• Mixed-use developments

• Offices, retail, hospitality, and industrial premises

• Heritage and listed buildings

We tailor surveys to suit the size, complexity, and purpose of the property.

What can floor plans be used for?

Our floor plans can be prepared for a variety of purposes, including:

• Fire Plans and Fire Risk Assessments

• Land Registry compliant plans

• Licensing applications

• Lease plans and tenancy agreements

• Room identification and numbering

• Property management and facilities planning

• Building alterations and refurbishment projects

• Marketing and sales particulars

If you have a bespoke requirement, we can tailor drawings to your specific needs.

Do you prepare elevation drawings?

Yes. We prepare existing and proposed elevation drawings for:

• Planning applications

• Building Regulations submissions

• Extensions and alterations

• Heritage and listed buildings

• Building records and asset management

Elevation drawings provide a clear representation of the external appearance of a building.

Can measured surveys be used for planning applications?

Yes. Accurate measured surveys often form the foundation for planning drawings and Building Regulations plans, ensuring proposals are based on accurate existing information.

We can also progress projects through planning and Building Regulations stages where required.

Do you provide plans for licensing applications?

Yes. We regularly prepare plans for licensing applications, including hospitality, leisure, and commercial premises where layout plans are required by licensing authorities.

Can you prepare Land Registry plans?

Yes. We can prepare plans suitable for Land Registry purposes, including boundary identification and property documentation requirements.

How accurate are your measured surveys?

Our surveys are carried out using professional surveying equipment and methodologies to provide accurate and reliable dimensional information suitable for the intended purpose of the instruction.

The level of detail can be tailored depending on project requirements.

What format will the drawings be provided in?

Drawings can typically be supplied in formats suitable for:

• PDF issue drawings

• CAD-compatible files (where required)

• Planning and Building Regulations submissions

• Property records and management purposes

We can discuss preferred formats at the outset of the instruction.

Can you provide bespoke plans?

Yes. In addition to standard floor plans and elevations, we regularly produce bespoke drawings for:

• Room identification and numbering

• Space utilisation and management

• Compliance and accessibility plans

• Operational and management purposes

• Insurance and reinstatement records

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