Updated June 2026 — prices reflect 2026 market conditions
Construction Setting Out in Hounslow: What You Need
For construction projects in Hounslow (TW3, TW4, TW5), freelance and contract setting out engineers are available at £350–£500 per visit or day in 2025, with London rates typically at the higher end due to location and travel factors.
2025 Costs for Setting Out in Hounslow
| Service Type | Rate (ex VAT) | | --- | --- | | Standard setting out engineer | £350–£400 per day | | Engineer plus equipment (robotic total station) | £400 per day | | Per hour | £90 per hour (short tasks under 4 hours) | | RC frame or complex structural | £395–£450 per day | | Night shift or weekend | Enhanced rate — plus 20–30% |
Services Covering Hounslow
| Company | Coverage | Contact | | --- | --- | --- | | Cadmap Ltd | All London boroughs including Hounslow TW3 | 01483 429385 or 0208 1111 385 | | Setting Out Engineer London | Greater London within 40 miles | 07828 569965, from £350/day | | Laneng Ltd | Civils, RC frame, steel frame, roads, sewers | £350–£500 per visit |
What Is Included
| Deliverable | Details | | --- | --- | | Lines, levels, gridlines, benchmarks | Foundations, drainage, walls, columns | | Total station, laser level, GPS | Calibrated equipment included | | As-built checks and QA inspections | Digital sketches and reports | | Marking with spray paint, pegs, nails | Usually included (confirm with engineer) |
What You Need to Provide
| Document | Details | | --- | --- | | Topographical survey | DWG or PDF | | Architectural or structural plan view | DWG or PDF | | Sections and elevations | DWG or PDF | | Advance notice | Send drawings 2 working days in advance |
When You Need Setting Out in Hounslow
| Project Type | Setting Out Required? | | --- | --- | | New build house | Yes — foundations, walls, drainage | | House extension | Yes — foundations and structural openings | | Basement construction | Yes — all levels, walls, cores | | RC frame or steel frame | Yes — columns, grids, construction joints | | Roads and sewers | Yes — levels, gradients, drainage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How quickly can I get a setting out engineer in Hounslow?
Typical: 1–3 working days notice. Express: same day or next day with enhanced rate.
Q: What is the minimum engagement for setting out?
Hourly rate available for short tasks (under 4 hours) at £90 per hour. Full day rate is more economical for larger projects.
Q: Do I need to provide equipment?
No — professional engineers bring their own total station, GPS, and laser level. All calibrated and insured.
Q: Is VAT included?
No — add 20% VAT to all day rates and visit fees.