2025 Survey Costs (ex VAT)
| Property | Standard | Fast Track (+25%) | Rush (+50%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2–3 bed | £400–£600 | £500–£750 | £600–£900 | | 4+ bed | £500–£800 | £625–£1,000 | £750–£1,200 | | Commercial | £800–£1,500 | £1,000–£1,875 | £1,200–£2,250 |
Survey Deliverables Reference
| Deliverable | Format | Use | | --- | --- | --- | | Floor plans | DWG + PDF | Design reference | | Elevations | DWG + PDF | Planning submission | | Sections | DWG + PDF | Building regulations | | Site plan | DWG + PDF | Planning boundary |
Floor Plan Survey London
A floor plan survey in London produces accurate, scaled CAD drawings of a property — floor plans, elevations, sections, and site plans that architects, planners, and property professionals can work from. Unlike an estate agent's approximate floor plan diagram, a professional measured floor plan survey is produced to a recognised accuracy standard and is suitable for planning applications, building control, commercial transactions, and architectural design.
icelabz provides floor plan surveys across all London boroughs — from Victorian terraces in the inner boroughs to modern commercial shells in the Opportunity Areas. Our drawings are accepted by every London planning authority.
Floor Plan Survey Services in London
Residential floor plan surveys We survey houses, flats, and multi-unit residential buildings for extensions, loft conversions, planning applications, and building control completion certificates. Residential floor plan surveys in London typically start from £495 + VAT for a small flat, with two-bedroom flats averaging around £530 + VAT per unit for standard DWG and PDF deliverables.
Architectural floor plan surveys We work with architects and architectural technicians who need accurate measured data before design begins. Our floor plan surveys provide the dimensions architects work from — eliminating the risk of designing from approximate drawings and having to revise when reality diverges from the design assumption.
Commercial floor plan surveys Floor plans for commercial property in London include NIA and GIA measurements to RICS Code of Measurement Practice standards. Commercial floor plan surveys are required for lettings, sales, and FIT-out coordination across London's office, retail, and industrial markets.
BIM-ready floor plan surveys For architects working in Revit, we provide scan-to-BIM floor plan surveys as LOD 300 or LOD 350 Revit models. BIM-ready surveys integrate directly with your design workflow and eliminate the need to model the existing building from scratch.
What You Get
Every floor plan survey in London includes:
2D CAD floor plans (DWG) Accurate, scaled floor plans with room dimensions, floor areas, window positions, and door swing directions. Delivered in AutoCAD 2018 format — the format that architects and engineers work in. PDF version included.
Elevations and sections All accessible elevations and at least one cross-section through the building. Sections show floor-to-ceiling heights, ceiling voids, and structural zones — essential for basement applications, roof conversions, and any project where the vertical relationship between floors is material to the design.
Area measurement RICS Code of Measurement Practice 8th edition NIA and GIA calculations included as standard for commercial properties. Residential floor plans include room-by-room floor area calculations.
Signed accuracy statement Every floor plan survey includes a signed accuracy statement confirming the survey accuracy standard. This is required by planning authorities for Heritage Impact Assessments and by building control for completion certificates.
London Coverage
icelabz provides floor plan surveys across all London boroughs and postcodes:
- Central London — City of London, City of Westminster, Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets
- North London — Barnet, Harrow, Haringey, Enfield, Brent
- South London — Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Croydon, Sutton
- East London — Newham, Redbridge, Barking, Havering
- West London — Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon
We work throughout Greater London with no postcode premium. We also serve the Home Counties (Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey) for larger development projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does a floor plan survey cost in London?
Floor plan survey costs in London vary by property type and size. Small residential flats (1-2 bed) start from approximately £495 + VAT. Larger residential properties (3-5 bed) range from £700–£1,600 depending on size and complexity. Commercial floor plan surveys start from around £800 for small units and scale with floor area. Recent market data shows two-bedroom flats in London at approximately £530 + VAT per unit for standard 2D deliverables.
Q: How long does a floor plan survey take in London?
For a standard residential property (up to 200m²), the site survey takes half a day to one day. Drawing delivery is typically 5–7 working days from the survey date. For larger properties and commercial buildings, timelines are agreed at scoping stage. We accommodate urgent requests where the programme requires it.
Q: Do you cover all London boroughs?
Yes. We cover every London borough with no postcode premium. Our survey teams work throughout Greater London — from central London to the outer boroughs — with no surcharge for any postcode.
Q: What format are the drawings delivered in?
All drawings are delivered in DWG (AutoCAD 2018 format) as standard, with a PDF version included. BIM deliverables are in Revit format.
Q: Do you provide BIM floor plan surveys?
Yes. We provide scan-to-BIM floor plan surveys as LOD 300 or LOD 350 Revit models. BIM-ready surveys are available for architects and developers working in a coordinated 3D environment. LOD 300 is our standard; LOD 350 is available for projects requiring detailed component specification.