What Is a Measured Building Survey?
A measured building survey records the existing dimensions, layout, levels and visible features of a building.
The survey information is used to produce accurate floor plans, elevations, sections, roof plans, reflected ceiling plans, point clouds or Revit models for planning, design, renovation and construction.
A measured building survey is not a property condition inspection or RICS Home Survey Level 2 or Level 3. Home Surveys assess defects and condition, while measured surveys produce accurate drawings and spatial information for project work.
What Can Be Included?
Depending on the project requirements, the survey can include:
- Floor plans
- Roof plans
- External elevations
- Internal elevations
- Building sections
- Reflected ceiling plans
- Floor and ceiling levels
- Doors and windows
- Stairs, columns and beams
- Visible structural and architectural features
- Visible services where agreed
- External access and surrounding site information
The scope should be agreed before the site visit so the survey captures the level of detail required by the project team.
What Formats Are Available?
Cura Surveys can provide:
- AutoCAD DWG drawings
- PDF drawing packages
- Registered point clouds
- E57, RCP and RCS files
- Revit existing-building models
- Scan to BIM deliverables
A straightforward renovation may only require plans, elevations and sections. A larger refurbishment or BIM-led project may benefit from point cloud data and a Revit model.
When Is a Measured Building Survey Needed?
A measured survey may be required for:
- Planning applications
- Renovations and extensions
- Commercial fit-outs
- Listed building projects
- Structural alterations
- Change of use
- Refurbishment and redevelopment
- Construction coordination
- Property and asset records
Accurate existing information helps architects, engineers, contractors and property owners avoid relying on outdated drawings or assumptions.
Need a Measured Building Survey?
Cura Surveys provides measured building surveys, CAD drawings, point clouds and Revit models across London and the UK.
Send us the property address, required survey extent, deliverables and programme for a 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.