Surveys for Residential Property, Renovation & Extensions

Cura Surveys provides accurate survey data for homeowners, property owners, architects, developers, estate agents and contractors planning residential renovation, extension, refurbishment or construction projects.

Before design or building work begins, reliable existing-property information is essential. We provide measured building surveys, topographical surveys, boundary surveys, 3D laser scanning, CAD drawings, Revit models and drone surveys to help project teams understand the property and site clearly.

Our survey information supports planning applications, architectural design, structural coordination, tendering and construction.

Survey Information for Better Project Planning

Residential projects often begin with incomplete estate-agent plans, old drawings or no reliable records at all. These may not provide the accuracy or detail required for design and construction.

Cura Surveys records the existing building and surrounding site so architects, designers, engineers and property owners can work from dependable information.

Our surveys can include:

• Existing floor layouts
• Roof plans
• External elevations
• Building sections
• Internal elevations
• Reflected ceiling plans
• Floor and ceiling levels
• Door and window positions
• Structural openings and visible features
• Gardens, boundaries and site levels
• Neighbouring buildings and surrounding context
• CAD drawings, Revit models and point cloud data

Surveys for Renovation and Refurbishment

Renovation projects require a clear understanding of the existing property before new layouts or construction details are developed.

A measured building survey can help the project team assess:

• Existing room layouts
• Wall positions and thicknesses
• Floor and ceiling heights
• Stair geometry
• Roof forms
• Window and door openings
• Structural elements visible during the survey
• Changes in level
• Existing features that may affect the design

For stripped or partially demolished properties, we can also carry out post-strip surveys to record the updated building condition before the next stage of design or construction.

Surveys for Extensions and Planning Applications

For house extensions, loft conversions, basement projects and larger residential developments, architects often require both building and site information.

We can provide coordinated measured building and topographical survey packages covering:

• Existing house plans, elevations and sections
• Roof and loft information
• Garden and site levels
• Property boundaries and fences
• Trees and landscaping features
• Drainage covers and visible services
• Adjacent buildings
• Roads, pavements and access routes
• Site context required for design and planning

This gives the design team a reliable base for preparing planning drawings and developing the proposed scheme.

CAD, Revit and Point Cloud Deliverables

Survey outputs can be tailored to the project and the preferred design workflow.

We can provide:

• 2D CAD drawings in DWG format
• PDF survey drawing packages
• Revit existing-building models
• Point cloud data
• Floor plans, elevations and sections
• Roof plans
• Reflected ceiling plans
• Internal elevations where required
• Topographical survey drawings

For straightforward residential projects, a 2D CAD package may be sufficient. For larger, complex or BIM-led projects, laser scanning and Revit modelling may provide a more useful design base.

Boundary and External Site Surveys

Where a project involves extensions, access, neighbouring properties or changes near the site boundary, accurate external survey information may also be required.

Our surveys can record physical boundary features, walls, fences, levels, buildings and site details. This information can support architectural design and site planning.

Where a formal boundary matter or dispute exists, the scope must be agreed carefully and may require separate legal advice or specialist reporting.

Typical Residential Projects

Our residential survey services support:

• House extensions
• Loft conversions
• Basement projects
• Internal remodelling
• Full property refurbishment
• Listed and period properties
• Change-of-use projects
• Residential development
• Apartment refurbishment
• Roof alterations
• Planning applications
• Post-strip surveys
• Garden and landscape design
• Boundary and access reviews

Why Choose Cura Surveys?

Cura Surveys combines professional surveying experience with modern laser scanning, total station, GNSS, SLAM and drone technology.

We provide:

• RICS-regulated survey services
• Over 20 years of professional surveying experience
• Accurate CAD, Revit and point cloud deliverables
• Building and site surveys from one team
• Clear survey scopes before work begins
• Practical advice on suitable deliverables
• Experience with modern, period and listed properties
• Survey data suitable for architects, engineers, contractors and planning teams
• Coverage across London, Surrey and the wider UK

Our focus is to provide accurate, clear survey information that helps clients avoid design assumptions and move their projects forward with confidence.