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    Measured Building Surveys

    RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / HERITAGE

    Clear, Reliable Measured Building data to support every stage of design

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Elevations


Floor Plans


Sections


Internal Area Calculations


A Measured Building Survey provides an accurate record of a building's position & structure, architectural features, heights and services delivered as either 2D or 3D outputs which can include Floor plans, Elevations, roof plans and Sections. Data can be Locally or OS referenced, dependent on your requirements.

We collaborate with Architects, Property Developers and Owners on a variety of projects from private residences to large commercial and heritage buildings.

Whether your project is an extension to an existing property, planning application, refurbishment or a complete retrofit, we can provide bespoke measurement outputs to suit any level of detail without compromising accuracy.


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Floor plans
Elevations
Roof plans
Sections

As a standard, our Measured Building Surveys provide floor plans, elevations, roof plans and sectional information in a range of detail to suit your project. Whether this for planning or design, outputs can be tailored to your requirements.

Outputs can be issued in any format, whether in 2D or 3D, scaled and labelled, we pride ourselves on producing drawings that provide clarity and accurate results to our clients.
F l o o r   &   R o o f   p l a n s
Typically, our Floor plans will show 

  • Walls, openings, partitions and structural positions 
  • Heights & levels of all floors, ceilings and openings
  • Room use labels

They can also include -
  • Positions of services and sanitation including pipe ingress
  • Location of fit outs and other internal features such kitchen units
  • Beam heights & positions as well as other ceiling detail
Roof Plans include 

  • Ridges
  • Valleys
  • Dormer windows
  • Roof lights 
  • Chimneys 
  • Raised parapets

They can also include details such as the roofing material.
E l e v a t i o n s

Elevations present a projection of a building face that generally shows -

  • Heights and vertical dimensions of walls, doors, windows, and rooflines

  • Architectural features showing labelled materials, textures, trim, and finishes

  • Levels and floor lines (e.g., ground level, first floor)

  • Relative positioning of elements (e.g., how windows align with doors)

  • External details such as steps, decks, or landscape elements

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    We also provide information on adjacent buildings and street scenes if required.

    S e c t i o n s
    Sections

    Using the above measured data we can also provide Sections through any part of a building that show a "sliced" view, detailing structural elements, voids, floor heights, and room dimensions to illustrate internal layouts and spatial dynamics to help better understand how a structure fits together.
    I n t e r n a l   A r e a   C a l c u l a t i o n s

    Net and gross internal area surveys are carried out to measure and document the usable floor space within a building. These surveys provide essential data on the size and layout of internal areas, supporting purposes such as space planning, leasing, property valuation, and compliance with building regulations.


    Net Internal Area (NIA) 

    refers to the total usable floor space within a building, excluding non-habitable areas like corridors, stairwells, mechanical rooms, and internal walls. It represents the actual space available for occupation, use, or lease.



    Gross Internal Area (GIA) encompasses all enclosed floor space within a building, including both the NIA and non-habitable areas such as corridors, stairwells, and service rooms. GIA reflects the total floor area measured within the building’s perimeter walls.