Is a measured survey always needed?
Not always, but reliable dimensions reduce design risk. We use suitable existing information where it is current and sufficiently detailed.
PLANNING AND MEASURED SURVEYS
Reliable existing information for better design decisions.
Measured survey and planning drawing support that gives the project team a clear, coordinated base before structural design begins.
GUIDE FEE
Planning packages from £1,450 + VAT
TYPICAL PROGRAMME
Typically 5 to 10 working days
BEST FOR
Home alterations, extensions and regularisation
WHAT THIS SERVICE DOES
Every confident design begins with an honest understanding of what already exists.
A measured survey records the accessible geometry, dimensions and key levels of the existing property. Planning drawings then use that reliable base to communicate the existing and proposed development at the agreed submission stage.
Why it is required
It is required when suitable existing drawings do not exist or cannot be trusted. Small errors in walls, levels, roof geometry or openings can cascade into planning revisions, structural redesign and awkward construction decisions.
Accurate information creates calm at the beginning of the project. The client and design team can make choices against the same measured reality rather than competing assumptions.
What you receive
01
Measured survey
Accurate plans and key dimensions of the accessible existing property.
02
Planning drawings
Existing and proposed information developed to the agreed planning scope.
03
Coordinated handover
A clean drawing base ready for structural design and Building Regulations development.
BEHIND THE FINISHES
What your engineer is tracing before the work disappears.
Structural engineering is largely about understanding the elements a finished home will conceal. These are the decisions that protect safety, comfort, approvals and the cost of changing course later.
01
Wall thickness and build-up
Dimensions that affect internal space, structure and junction details.
02
Floor and ceiling levels
Vertical relationships that influence stairs, drainage, headroom and steel depth.
03
Roof geometry
Pitches, ridges, eaves and irregularities that shape loft and extension proposals.
04
Existing constraints
Openings, services and features that must be coordinated into the next design stage.
A straightforward route from brief to build.
01 Share the address, proposed works and any drawings or photographs.
02 We confirm scope, fee, information needed and whether a visit is appropriate.
03 Your engineer delivers the agreed information and supports reasonable review queries.
PLAN THE WHOLE PROJECT
Connected structural decisions should be resolved together.
Many projects need more than one isolated calculation or visit. Explore the linked services below, or share the complete brief so the right scope can be confirmed once.
Extension structural design
Develop foundations, openings and roofs from a coordinated base.
Explore this service
Loft conversion design
Resolve the new floor and roof around accurate existing geometry.
Explore this service
Structural drawings
Carry the measured information into construction-stage details.
Explore this service
Get clarity on scope, fee and next steps.
Submit the project information through the quote form for an engineer-reviewed scope and fixed-fee proposal.
Common questions
What clients usually ask before starting.
Do you guarantee planning approval?
No consultant can guarantee approval. We prepare a clear submission and advise on the planning context within the agreed scope.
What does a measured survey include?
It records accessible property dimensions, geometry and key levels to create an accurate base for design.
Can you prepare planning drawings after the survey?
Yes. We can prepare existing and proposed drawings based on the agreed planning scope.
How long does the process usually take?
The typical programme is around 5 to 10 working days, depending on the project scope and information available.