Measured Building Survey Wandsworth, London: What You Need and Costs 2025
Wandsworth is South London's largest borough — spanning from the Victorian terraces of Battersea and Clapham Junction, the Edwardian streets of Putney and Roehampton, the 1930s semis of Earlsfield and Tooting, and the riverside regeneration at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station. With 46 conservation areas and significant planning scrutiny, commissioning the right measured survey in Wandsworth matters.
What Is a Measured Building Survey?
A measured building survey captures accurate dimensions of your property — producing floor plans, elevations, and sections that meet Wandsworth's validation requirements and your architect's needs.
| Deliverable | What It Provides | | --- | --- | | Floor plans (all floors) | Room dimensions, walls, doors, windows, fixtures | | External elevations | All four sides — accurate heights, window positions | | Cross-sections | Floor levels, ceiling heights, stair geometry | | Floor levels | Accurate levels throughout | | DWG files | AutoCAD — for your architect | | PDF drawings | For Wandsworth planning |
Wandsworth Planning Requirements
Wandsworth Council validates applications against specific drawing requirements. All drawings at 1:50 or 1:100 scale with scale bar. Estate agent floor plans are not acceptable.
Wandsworth's 46 Conservation Areas
Wandsworth has 46 designated conservation areas reviewed by a conservation officer. Key areas include Battersea Square, Battersea Park, West Putney, Putney Lower Common, Roehampton Village, and Tooting Bec Common.
| Area | Character | | --- | --- | | Battersea Square | Historic village core | | Battersea Park | Victorian suburban | | West Putney | Suburban character | | Putney Lower Common | Garden suburb | | Roehampton Village | Historic village | | Tooting Bec Common | Victorian suburban |
2025 Wandsworth Measured Building Survey Costs
| Property Type | Cost (ex VAT) | | --- | --- | | Small flat / bedsit | £400–£700 | | 2–3 bed Battersea / Putney / Tooting terrace | £650–£1,100 | | 3–4 bed 1930s semi (Earlsfield / Tooting) | £750–£1,300 | | Large Putney / Roehampton house | £1,100–£1,800+ | | Listed building | +30–50% premium | | Wandsworth / SW London average | Comparable to Battersea / Putney |
Areas in Wandsworth We Cover
Ice Labz provides measured building surveys across SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18, SW8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can estate agent floor plans be used for Wandsworth planning?
No — Wandsworth Council requires professionally measured drawings from a RICS-regulated surveyor.
Q: Does Wandsworth have conservation areas?
Yes — 46 conservation areas. Existing condition drawings are reviewed by the conservation officer.
Q: How much does a measured survey cost in Wandsworth?
For a typical 2–3 bed Battersea or Putney terrace: £650–£1,100 (ex VAT).
Q: Should laser scanning be used for Victorian Battersea properties?
For Victorian terraces in Battersea, 3D laser scanning is recommended — complex bay windows and period features captured more accurately.