London County Hall — Full Measured Survey & Lift Shaft Verticality Survey
Cura Surveys carried out a full measured survey at London County Hall, providing accurate existing-building information for refurbishment planning, engineering review and design coordination.
The project included detailed measured survey data capture across key internal areas, together with a specialist verticality survey of lift shafts. This helped the project team understand the existing building geometry, shaft alignment, levels and spatial constraints before further design and construction decisions were made.
London County Hall is a complex building environment, where reliable survey information is essential. Our team used modern survey technology and careful site methodology to capture accurate data while working around existing site conditions and access limitations.
Project Requirements
The client required accurate existing-condition survey information to support technical review and future project planning.
The survey scope included:
- Full measured building survey data
- Internal layout and building geometry
- Lift shaft verticality survey
- Level and alignment information
- Engineering survey support
- CAD drawings and survey deliverables
- Point cloud data where required for review and coordination
The information was used to support consultants, designers and project teams working on refurbishment and engineering-related requirements.
Survey Methodology
Cura Surveys combined measured survey techniques with 3D laser scanning and engineering survey methods to capture accurate spatial data across the required areas.
For the lift shafts, the survey focused on verticality, alignment and dimensional information. This type of survey requires careful control, accurate observations and clear presentation of data, as small deviations can be important for lift, core and structural coordination.
Our approach allowed the project team to work from reliable survey information rather than assumptions.
Key Challenges
The project required careful planning due to the nature of the existing building and the technical requirements of the lift shaft survey.
Key challenges included:
- Working within a complex existing building
- Capturing accurate data in restricted internal areas
- Recording shaft alignment and verticality information
- Coordinating survey control across different areas
- Producing clear information for design and engineering review
This type of project demonstrates why a measured survey is not just about producing plans. For complex buildings, accurate survey data can directly support design risk reduction, construction planning and technical decision-making.
Deliverables
Cura Surveys provided survey information suitable for project review and coordination, including:
- Measured survey drawings
- Lift shaft verticality survey information
- Level and alignment data
- CAD survey outputs
- Point cloud data where required
- Engineering survey support information
Why This Project Matters
London County Hall demonstrates Cura Surveys’ ability to support complex, high-profile building projects where accuracy, clarity and practical survey experience are essential.
The project combined several areas of expertise, including measured building surveys, 3D laser scanning, engineering survey and verticality assessment. This makes it a strong example of our capability to support architects, engineers, contractors, building owners and project managers working on complex existing buildings.
Related Services
This project is relevant to the following Cura Surveys services:
- Measured Building Surveys
- 3D Laser Scanning Surveys
- Engineering Surveys
- Scan to BIM Services
- Point Cloud Surveys
- Refurbishment and Existing Building Surveys
Need Accurate Survey Data for a Complex Building?
Cura Surveys provides measured building surveys, 3D laser scanning, engineering surveys, lift shaft surveys, CAD drawings, point cloud data and Revit models for complex buildings across London and the UK.
Send us the site address, survey extent, required deliverables and deadline, and we will provide a clear fixed-fee quotation.
Call us on 0203 488 5858 or email info@curasurveys.co.uk with your project details. We’ll provide a clear no-obligation quote (with no hidden costs) and feasible timescales.