What It Includes
A combined measured building and topographical survey captures both the exterior land and features (topographical) and the internal/external building details (measured building) using the same survey control network — avoiding duplicate site visits and ensuring the building and land data align perfectly.
| Component | What's Captured | | --- | --- | | Topographical survey | Ground levels, contours, boundaries, fences, trees/vegetation, drainage covers, utility boxes, street furniture, roads/paths, adjacent building footprints, ridge/eaves heights | | Measured building survey | Exact internal layouts (walls, doors, windows, stairs, columns), floor-to-ceiling heights, external elevations, cross-sections, reflected ceiling plans, roof details | | Additional outputs | 3D point cloud/digital twin, 3D site and building models, BIM-ready data |
Typical Deliverables
- 2D AutoCAD drawings (DWG + PDF): floor plans, elevations, sections, roof plans
- 3D models (site + building) for design and visualisation
- Point cloud data (.RCP/.E57) if 3D scanning is used
- BIM/Revit models (optional, on request)
- Site level documentation: contours, spot levels, boundary details, drainage features
These are used for planning applications, refurbishment design, feasibility studies, and construction.
Costs in London (2025)
| Property/Site type | Size | Typical price (ex VAT) | | --- | --- | --- | | Small residential (measured building only) | Up to 2,000 sq ft | £450–£850 | | Small plot (topo only) | Up to 0.25 acre | £350–£600 | | Small plot combined (London) | Small–medium | From £895 | | Medium commercial building | 2,000–10,000 sq ft | £850–£1,800 | | Large/complex or listed building | 10,000+ sq ft | £1,800–£3,500+ | | Daily rate (surveyor) | Per day on-site + office | ~£500 + VAT/day |
A small London house with garden: roughly £1,200–£2,000 + VAT. Larger or complex sites: £2,500–£4,000+.
London Coverage
We cover all 32 London boroughs including Westminster, Camden, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, City, Southwark, Lambeth, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Wandsworth, Barnet, Croydon, Ealing, Brent, Bromley, Greenwich, Hillingdon, and more. We also cover the Home Counties: Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why combine both surveys?
One mobilisation covers both building and site using the same control network — saving 10–20% versus ordering separately, and ensuring building and land data are perfectly aligned.
Q: What format are the deliverables?
2D AutoCAD (DWG) and PDF as standard. Point cloud data, 3D models, and BIM/Revit models available on request.
Q: How long does it take?
On-site: 1–2 days. Office processing: 3–5 working days. Total: typically 5–10 working days from instruction to delivery.