Factors that influence the duration of a Measured Building Survey
Here at Survey2Plan, we want to ensure that our you are well-informed about all the factors that influence the duration. Doing so helps us set up realistic expectations and timelines from the very beginning.
Following are the factors that influence the timelines:
1. Size and Complexity of the Building
The first and unarguably the biggest factor that influences the duration of measured building survey is the size of the building. Buildings that are huge usually require more time to measure and document than buildings that are small. And with size comes the complexity; the more complex the structure is, the more time it will take to finish the survey.
This complexity does not only emanate from the size, factors such as intricate architectural features, complex layouts, or multiple levels also add to complexity. These factors also bring additional challenges in form of detailed attention and careful navigation.
All of this when combined result in increased duration. Now if the building is small and structure is not complex, duration of completing measured building survey might not even take a day!
2. The Level of Detail Required by the Client
The second factor that influences the duration of these surveys is the level of details required by the client. If the client requires data entailing basic layouts and measurements, the survey will require less duration.
However, if you need extensive details such as measured survey including the documentation of plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, and structural details, the duration of the deliverables will lengthen.
Why? Because high-details surveys require a complete and detailed on-site data collection. Furthermore, high-details surveys necessitate intricate post-processing – a task that requires significant amount of time and hence, project timelines got extended.
At S2P(Survey2Plan), you get a dedicated account manager who acts as an extension of your team. We understand your requirements thoroughly and keep you updated at every stage of the project. It ensures that surveys level of details is perfectly aligned with your vision and project’s needs.
3. Any Potential Challenges Associated with the Building
The third factor that influences the duration is various challenges associated with any given structure. For instance, accessibility issues including a ban on entry on certain parts can pose a significant challenge. This may give birth to another challenge that is to bring special equipment to be able to access certain areas.
Another challenge is the condition of the building. Buildings that are relatively older or of historical significance require delicate handling. This delicate handling results in slower surveying process which in turn results in increased duration of the measured survey. It is because such structures require meticulous handling to ensure no alteration or damage to the structure occurs.
Additionally, environmental conditions such as bad weather or lighting also affects the survey duration.
But you need not to worry as we have expertise, experience, and state-of-the-art equipment have equipped us to cater to these factors effectively. Therefore, we always deliver detailed and accurate survey results within agreed upon timeline. Our portfolio speaks volumes about the quality of our services and has awarded us the title of the best measured building survey company in UK.
Plus, all our surveys come with a full package of survey drawings or a 3D model in Revit, Vector works or DWG. We offer up to 10 free revisions even months after the model has been delivered to ensure you complete peace of mind.
Why Do I Need a Measured Building Survey?
If you are going to undertake any construction, refurbishment, or renovation project, you need to get measured building survey done because it provides you essential record of building’s existing dimensions and conditions.
A measured building survey lays solid foundation of such work by providing you detailed and accurate information on which your designing and planning work will be based on. This level of accuracy saves your project from errors which can turn into cost overruns and delays.
Furthermore, it also serves as an authoritative document for legal, planning, and preservation purposes.
As far as the costs for measured building surveys are concerned, they too vary as per the project size, complexity, and the levels of detail required.