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Whether you are planning a residential extension, a commercial fit-out, or renovating a heritage property, a measured building survey is the critical foundation of your project. Relying on outdated plans or manual measurements can lead to costly delays and construction errors.

In this comprehensive guide, we explain everything you need to know about commissioning a measured building survey in London, what deliverables to expect, and why 3D laser scanning is the industry standard.

In the world of construction and architecture, precision is the foundation of every successful project. While many believe that a builder with a tape measure can provide sufficient dimensions, a professional measured surveyor brings a completely different level of accuracy and technology to the site.

At Measured Survey 365, our surveyors act as the bridge between a physical building and its digital twin, providing the “as-built” data that architects and engineers rely on.

If you are embarking on a renovation, extension, or a large-scale redevelopment project, the term “Measured Building Survey” will likely be the first step in your technical checklist. But what exactly is it, and why is it so critical for the success of your project?

In short, a measured survey is an accurate record of a building’s existing structure and features. At Measured Survey 365, we use high-precision 3D laser scanners to create these records, ensuring that every millimetre of your property is accounted for before the design phase begins.

When planning a renovation, property purchase, or construction project, timing is everything. One of the most frequent questions we receive at Measured Survey 365 is: “How long will the survey take?”

The answer depends on two main phases: the time spent on-site with laser scanners and the time spent in the office converting data into accurate 2D or 3D drawings.