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Measured building survey on property in North West England
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Measured Building Survey

Accurate to ±2mm, delivered in days, so your design and planning can progress faster.

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Measured Building Surveys

Also referred to as a Measured Survey, MBS, or Measured Drawings

A Measured Building Survey is a precise, scaled record of an existing building's walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors and structural features, produced as CAD drawings using laser scanning technology.

Using Trimble X7 laser scanners — survey-grade equipment meeting strict professional engineering standards — our surveys achieve positional accuracy of ±2mm. This is well within the tolerances required for architectural, planning and construction purposes.

All data is checked and verified before drawings are produced. The result is a clean, layered CAD file your architect can open, trust and begin working from immediately — no return site visits, no guesswork.

Estate agent floor plans and old building records aren't accurate enough for design or planning work. Our surveys are accurate to ±2mm, which is the standard architects and planning authorities require before any serious work can begin.

Measured Building Survey X7 Laser Scanner — 105 Surveys surveyor operating Trimble X7 on site

What Customers Say About 105 Surveys

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Sandesh GowdaDeveloper
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“Fast, professional and exactly what we needed — highly recommend. The quote came back the same day, the survey was completed within days of instruction, and the PDF drawings were delivered exactly when promised.”
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Andrew RunacresProperty Developer
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“105 Surveys provided a topographical survey and measured building survey for a development in Lancashire. They returned the survey before the date they promised which was good.”
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Peter McChrystalHomeowner
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“Quote was competitive and matched with clear communication from the start. Just left them and my architect to it and Lewis & Chris were in and out in a day.”
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Darren RagnauthHomeowner
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“I commissioned 105 Surveys to complete a measured building survey for a single-storey kitchen extension. Excellent service throughout — would not hesitate to recommend.”
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Paul ToftVerified Reviewer
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“Fast, efficient and professional service — highly recommended.”

Measured Survey Use Cases

Our measured surveys are specified for a wide range of project types. The deliverables are tailored to exactly what your project requires.

Home Extensions
Loft Conversions
Planning Applications
Residential Refurbishments
Commercial Refurbishments
Heritage Buildings
Property Portfolios
Building Maintenance & Management
Floor Plans Suitable for renovation projects, space planning, and the initial stages of design.
Building Elevations Prepared for planning submissions, external alterations, and façade improvements.
Section Plans Used to show internal building heights, floor levels, and structural relationships — ideal for extensions, refurbishments, and complex design proposals.
Interior & Exterior Elevations Commonly used for refurbishment schemes and conservation or heritage-related preservation or development.
Comprehensive Surveys For technically demanding refurbishments and detailed design work.
3D Laser Scanning Ideal for intricate buildings and projects requiring a high level of precision.
Site & Surroundings Carried out where extensions, external works, or landscape modifications are proposed.
Point Cloud to CAD — 105 Surveys Trimble X7 laser scan converted to CAD elevation drawing

Our Process

Same day quote
Same Day
Quote
Laser scanner
Site Visit &
Survey
Point cloud processing
Register & Process
Survey Data
Create drawings
Produce The
Required Deliverables

The Deliverables You'll Gain Are

Those Deliverables Allow You To

Submit your Planning Application
Protect the Value You're Adding
Confidently Design From Accurate Information
Reduce Project Risk
Make informed decisions

105 Surveys' measured building surveys achieve ±2mm accuracy using Trimble X7 laser scanners — survey-grade equipment that meets strict professional engineering standards. Also known as measured surveys or as-built surveys, every scan is verified before drawings are produced.

All of our measured surveys produce deliverables including 2D CAD drawings and registered point cloud models. Our precise survey outputs provide architects, engineers, and construction teams with the instant, reliable data needed to kickstart any project.

Deliverables include:

  • Floor plans — accurate layouts showing room configurations, walls, openings and dimensions
  • Elevation drawings — true-scaled views of building façades, including windows, doors and architectural features
  • Cross section drawings — cut-through views showing floor levels, heights and structural relationships
  • Roof plans — overhead drawings showing the roof layout, features and drainage arrangements
  • 2D: AutoCAD (.dwg) and vector PDF
  • Registered point cloud (.rcp/.e57)
3D Laser Scanning — Trimble X7 laser scanner used by 105 Surveys for measured building surveys

Benefits of a Measured Survey

Whether you're designing, developing, or maintaining — accurate survey data is the starting point.

Homeowners

  • Before anyone picks up a pencil or a tool, every measurement of your home is confirmed so everyone working on your project is starting from the same accurate picture.
  • Every pound you put into your home is meant to come back as added value. Unexpected problems on site eat into that before you even notice it happening.
  • You won't be left wondering what's going on or chasing people for answers. You stay in the loop and in control from start to finish.

Architects & Engineers

  • You get an accurate base to work from so you're not redesigning halfway through a job because something on site didn't match the drawings.
  • Redrawing plans, missed fees, and arguments over who pays for mistakes become avoidable. Accurate surveys mean those conversations never need to happen.
  • You won't have to explain to a client why drawings are wrong. No awkward conversations, no trust lost, no damage to a reputation you've spent years building.

Property Developers & Landlords

  • You know exactly what you're buying or building before you commit any serious capital. No hidden surprises waiting further down the line.
  • Cost overruns and delays chip away at your profit margin fast. Getting the survey right at the start helps you stick to your budget.
  • You won't have to go back to your investors or lenders with bad news. Everyone stays on the same page and the project runs the way envisaged.

Heritage & Conservation

  • Every detail of the building is recorded accurately before any work starts, giving everyone involved a clear and agreed picture to work from.
  • Getting the paperwork wrong on a listed building is expensive. Resubmissions, delays, and enforcement action all cost far more than doing it properly the first time.
  • You won't be caught short when planners or conservation officers ask questions. The right records are already there, agreed by everyone from day one.

Facilities Managers

  • Every building in your portfolio is accurately documented so decisions about space, maintenance, and compliance are always based on real information.
  • Gaps in your records lead to wasted time, missed deadlines, and money spent fixing problems that should never have been problems in the first place.
  • You won't be scrambling for answers when a senior manager or auditor comes asking. The right information is ready before anyone needs to ask for it.

Measured Building Survey Costs

Prices and What to Expect

The cost of a measured building survey depends on property size, level of detail, access conditions and the type of drawings required. Most residential surveys start from a day rate of £550 plus VAT, with larger or commercial buildings quoted individually.

What Affects the Cost of a Measured Building Survey?

Building Size

More rooms and floors mean more time on site and more data to process. A larger property will always cost more than a smaller one.

Detail Required

Basic floor plans are the most cost-effective option. Adding elevations, sections or roof plans increases the price.

Access and Site Conditions

Tight spaces, cluttered rooms or difficult access take longer to scan and will affect the final cost.

Additions

Lofts, basements, outbuildings and topographical surveys are priced separately.

Property Type Price From
2–3 bed house £550 – £950 + VAT
4–5 bed house £950 – £2,250 + VAT
Large or commercial Quoted on scope

Prices are indicative guides. Final price depends on property size, complexity and drawings required. All quotes are fixed price with no hidden extras.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the property address, approximate size and what drawings you need. We'll give you a fixed price with no vague estimates.

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How Quick is a Measured Survey?

Speed is one of the reasons architects and developers choose 105 Surveys. Here's what to expect.

Measured Floor Plans Laser Scan — 105 Surveys surveyor with Trimble X7 laser scanner on site

Typical Timescales

  • Site visit booked within 3 working days of instruction being confirmed.
  • Most residential properties are captured in a single day on site.
  • CAD drawings delivered within 5 working days of the site visit — often sooner.
  • Speedy Surveys — ask us when you get a quote and we'll let you know what's possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most surveys are completed within 6 working days from instruction. Site visits are booked within 2 working days, with CAD drawings following 3–5 working days after, depending on complexity.
DWG and PDF files. DWG files are layered and ready for AutoCAD. PDFs are scaled and sent for approval before we issue final DWG files and invoice. If your design team uses Revit or ArchiCAD, let us know and we'll deliver in the right format.
Yes — Grade I and Grade II listed properties across North West England, with the additional care and detail these projects require for planning authorities and conservation officers.
±2mm using laser scanning and total station equipment — verified before drawings are produced. This is the standard required by architects and planning authorities for design and planning work.
A 2–3 bed house typically costs £550–£1,300 + VAT. A 4–5 bed house typically costs £1,100–£2,250 + VAT. Larger and commercial properties are quoted on scope. All quotes are fixed price with no hidden extras.
A standard Measured Building Survey includes floor plans at every level, elevations on all principal facades, cross sections and roof plans. We also capture internal wall positions, window and door openings, ceiling heights, structural features and any other elements specified in your brief. All drawings are produced in CAD format.
We cover the full North West region including Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Warrington, Wigan, Preston, Southport and Blackburn. If your project is outside these areas, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can help.
A Measured Building Survey captures the internal and external structure of an existing building — walls, floors, ceilings, openings and features. A Topographical Survey captures the land and ground features around a site — levels, boundaries, trees, services and above-ground infrastructure. Many projects require both, and we can provide both from a single visit.