What is a Measured Building Survey?
Measured building surveys provide a detailed and highly accurate representation of a building’s structural features – typically including floor plans, elevations, and sections. They are based on precise measurements taken on-site using a variety of surveying techniques, principally 3D reality capture technology, which allows us to quickly and efficiently document the size, shape, and layout of a structure.
Our measured building surveys are delivered to client specification and, as a minimum, comply with the standards set out in RICS guidance note Measured Surveys of Land, Buildings and Utilities – 3rd Edition.
When do I need a Measured Building Survey?
Measured building surveys are commonly required for development, renovation, conservation, or legal and property documentation purposes, such as Land Registry-compliant plans. The resulting plans or models can then go on to inform further works, help with upkeep and maintenance, or aid in transactions or leasing.
A measured building survey is appropriate whenever a millimetre-accurate plans or digital representation of a building are required.
Deliverables
Data from a measured building survey can be presented in a number of formats:
- CAD (.dwg)
- Revit
- Hard copy
- Rectified photography images (flat-plane photos aligned to a coordinate system correcting for tilt)
- 3D mesh
- 3D Point Cloud
Why Choose Interlocks for Measured Building Surveys?
Interlocks has been delivering measured building surveys since its inception in 1995. Our drawings have been trusted by our clients to inform works on thousands of projects from domestic extensions, to conservation works in Grade I listed heritage assets. We combine sound theoretical knowledge of our chartered surveyors with the latest surveying technology to ensure that we deliver the exact deliverables required to suit your project.
