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, through the Edwardian streets of Putney and Roehampton, the 1930s semis of Earlsfield and Tooting, and the riverside developments at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station. With 46 conservation areas, Article 4 controls, and significant development pressure, getting the measured building survey right in Wandsworth matters.
What Is a Measured Building Survey?
A measured building survey captures accurate dimensions of a property — floor plans, elevations, sections, and levels — producing drawings that meet Wandsworth Council's validation requirements and your architect's design needs.
| Deliverable | What It Provides | | --- | --- | | Floor plans (all floors) | Room dimensions, walls, doors, windows, fixtures | | External elevations | All four sides — accurate heights, 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 submission |
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 Conservation Areas
Wandsworth has 46 conservation areas — Battersea Square, Battersea Park, West Putney, Putney Lower Common, Roehampton Village, Tooting Bec Common, and others. Every application is assessed by a conservation officer.
| Area | Character | | --- | --- | | Battersea Square | Historic village core | | Battersea Park | Victorian suburb, riverside | | West Putney | Suburban character | | Roehampton Village | Historic village | | Tooting Bec Common | Victorian/Edwardian suburban |
2025 Wandsworth Measured Building Survey Costs
| Property Type | Cost (ex VAT) | | --- | --- | | Small flat / bedsit | £400–£700 | | 2–3 bed Battersea / Putney terrace | £700–£1,200 | | 3–4 bed 1930s semi (Earlsfield / Tooting) | £800–£1,400 | | Large Putney / Roehampton house | £1,200–£2,000+ | | Wandsworth average | Comparable to SW London |
Areas in Wandsworth We Cover
Ice Labz provides measured building surveys across SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18, SW8 postcodes.
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 drawings reviewed by the conservation officer.