Area Referencing

What is Area Referencing?

Area referencing in real estate refers to the systematic process of measuring and categorising the floor area of a property to determine its usable, rentable, or gross area. We can accurately measure and present areas as requested or to globally recognised standards as laid out by the RICS, such as International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS). Accurately measured and presented floor plans ensure transparency in transactions, can help to avoid disputes, and help in benchmarking performance.

When do I need an Area Referencing Plan?

An area referenced plan is crucial for valuation, leasing, sales, planning, and property management – whenever it is important to know the exact area of a space.

Area Referencing Plan Deliverables

Plans delivered in the format of your choice – usually .dwg or .pdf. with clear demarcations of areas and a clear legend showing areas.

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Know your space, precisely

Get RICS-compliant area measurements that support valuation, leasing, and confident property decisions.

Thanks for the surveys, I asked my Tech Team to review it and they praised it’s quality!
Jason Honour
Mining Remediation Authority
I wanted to take a moment to share some very positive feedback regarding Jamie, currently supporting the works at Westbury Viaduct. Since joining the team, Jamie has made a noticeable and genuinely positive difference. His proactivity, strong work ethic, and engaged communication with the client have all stood out. He has integrated quickly and effectively into the team, and his approach has already helped strengthen collaboration on site. I felt it was important to highlight the value he is adding, and to let you know that his contribution is very much appreciated. We look forward to continuing the momentum as we progress with the successful installation of the parapets. Thanks again, and please pass on our appreciation to Jamie.
Jose Segovia
FC Civil Solutions (Ferrovial)
Thank you for this – and I appreciate your quick turnaround from our late request, and many thanks to Alyx for his work on site!
Steven Jewell
MiTek
Thank you for all your and the teams’ efforts in getting such great packages of drawings to us! Really appreciated it.
Caroline Edwards
Acanthus Clews
The survey data we received last night was exactly what we needed. It showed us that the existing access road doesn’t match our construction drawings, which is a significant find for us. Thanks again for managing to rearrange your schedule; it’s really helped us stay on track with our tight deadlines.
​​​​​Tom Gardner
YMD Boon Ltd (Architects)
Your drawings were exemplary and equal to those of another survey firm in quality.
Henry Sanders
Hestia Architects Ltd
Just want to say thank you to the surveying team for the professional and efficient way they carried out the onsite topographical survey at our site.
Steve Blacker
Stansgate Planning
I am more than happy to vouch for the quality and timeliness of Interlocks Surveys work at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and can confirm that their ways of working were appropriately considerate of the nature of St Barts as a Grade I listed heritage asset.”
Ian Haig
Barts Heritage (NHS)
That is excellent thank you. Thank you and the team for your hard work on this. I appreciate it was a whopper of a project to get done given the sheer scale of the site and all the off site highways to considered.
Lauren White
Hallam Land
Swan have been very happy with the service and prices from Interlock.
Tim Major
Swan Environmental
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