There are more than 3,300 listed buildings across Liverpool and Manchester alone. A significant number of them will have works planned this year — alterations, conversions, extensions, changes of use. And every one of those projects needs to start in the same place.
Why Listed Buildings Require Extra Attention
When a building is listed, any changes to its character — internal or external — require Listed Building Consent. That means conservation officers need to understand exactly what they're approving works to. They need to see the existing building in detail: the layout, the dimensions, the architectural features, the fabric.
Accurate floor plans, elevations and sections are not just useful at this stage — they're the evidence base the consent application is built on. If those drawings are incomplete or inaccurate, the application doesn't have solid ground to stand on.
What a Measured Building Survey Gives You
A measured building survey produces a precise record of the building as it exists. Every room, every wall, every structural element captured and translated into CAD — floor plans, elevations, sections, whatever the project requires.
For a listed building project, this gives the architect a complete picture of what they're working with before a single design decision is made. It gives the planning consultant the supporting data the consent application needs. And it gives the conservation officer something substantive to assess.
Before you can plan what changes, you need to know exactly what you're working with — that's what the measured survey gives you.
What's Included in the Survey Drawings
A measured building survey from 105 Surveys can include:
- Floor plans at each level
- External elevations of all facades
- Cross-sections through the building showing floor-to-ceiling heights
- Structural features, door and window positions and sizes
- Roof plans, roof perimeter, ridges, valleys, hips and pitches
- All supplied in AutoCAD (.dwg), PDF, or your preferred format
Listed Buildings Across the North West
The North West has a significant and varied listed building stock. Liverpool alone has around 2,500 listed buildings, including 27 Grade I and 85 Grade II* designations — buildings such as the Albert Dock, the Cunard Building and St George's Hall. Manchester has around 847, including 15 Grade I and 81 Grade II* listings.
From Georgian terraces to Victorian warehouses to post-war civic buildings, the range of structure types is broad. We work across all grades and cover Chester, Warrington, Preston, Wigan and the wider North West.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a measured building survey for a listed building?
Yes. Listed Building Consent applications require accurate existing drawings — floor plans, elevations and sections — showing the building as it currently stands. A measured building survey is what produces those drawings.
What does a measured building survey include for a listed building?
Floor plans, elevations and sections captured via laser scanning and delivered in DWG, RVT or PDF format, depending on what your project requires.
How long does a measured building survey take?
For most listed building projects in the North West, we deliver within six days of instruction. Turnaround is confirmed at the point you instruct us. Get a quote and we'll come back to you the same day.
Do you cover listed buildings across the North West?
Yes. We cover Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Warrington, Preston, Wigan and the wider North West.
Who is 105 Surveys?
105 Surveys is a measured building and topographical survey company covering the North West of England. We work with architects and planning consultants on both new build and existing building projects, including listed buildings at all grades. Find out more about us.