What is a Measured Building Survey?
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Renovation and refurbishment projects, where accurate measurements are crucial for planning changes.
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Historical documentation, providing a detailed record of a building’s current state for preservation purposes.
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Property sales, offering potential buyers precise information about the property.
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Legal documentation, supporting boundary disputes or building regulations compliance.
Measured Building Survey Checklist
- Beams and columns
- Location of boiler
- Ceiling heights and reflected ceiling plans
- Chimneys
- Door height
- Metres of gas and electricity
- Foul drainage and rainwater pipes
- Hazards
- Internal and external wall thickness
- Steps
- Window sill and window head heights
How Does a Measured Survey Work?
One of the most crucial things you should inquire about with an architectural designer is whether you require a measured survey.
Surveyors will visit your house in this crucial step to take measurements of your current residence. Additionally, they will capture a wide range of pictures so our designers can properly envision your room. Once done, the measurements are used to build a collection of pre-existing designs.
Depending on the type of development you are working on, these could include site drawings, floor plans, elevations, a section, and roof plans.
Our designers and your local planning authorities will require all of these.
Cost of Measured Survey
Factors Affecting the Cost of Measured Building Survey
The following are some of the variables that can impact a measured survey building cost:
- The building’s dimensions for the survey
- The intricacy of the structure, the surveying technique and the duration of the on-site work
- How many floors require surveying
- Whichever survey is conducted—internal, external, or both
- Does the need for a drone survey exist?
- Whether you need a 3D model or sketches
- Location
The following factors frequently contribute to London-measured building prices:
London is a bustling metropolis with a high population density and a diverse range of unusual buildings and constructions. In general, a measured survey in London will cost more than one in other locations due to the city’s higher living expenditures than the rest of the UK.
- The challenge of getting to the survey location
- Congestion fees
- Strong competition
- Party barriers
Knowing What's Worth It at Any Price
Large sums of money must be spent on state-of-the-art hardware and software, such as laser scanners and GPS units with survey-grade precision, to conduct surveys. High-performance computing systems are required for the sophisticated software we use to process survey data, register point clouds, and transform photos into high-resolution 3D models.
High-precision surveys, laser scanners and GPS systems are necessary, but they are expensive—more than £35,000 and £20,000, respectively.
The ability to provide surveys of the highest calibre is made possible by our investments in top-notch machinery, software, and personnel. Although quality has a price tag, our loyal customers attest that the outcomes are worth the outlay.
Tools used in Measured Building Survey
Your measured survey’s complexity will impact how long it takes to complete and how it is done. What tools are employed in a measured survey, though? Tools used in measured survey are;
- Laser Distance Meters: For quick and accurate measurements.
- 3D Laser Scanners: For comprehensive scans of complex or large spaces, providing a detailed 3D model.
- Total Stations: For precise distance and angle measurements, often used in large or detailed surveys.
- Photogrammetry: Sometimes used for difficult-to-reach areas, using photographs to make measurements.
- Drones: Equipped with cameras or scanning technology, drones can capture aerial photographs and data over a site. This capability is invaluable for accessing hard-to-reach areas and providing comprehensive site overviews.