SURVEYING SERVICE
Existing Building Surveys and As-Built Drawings
Many existing buildings have no drawings, or drawings that differ from what was built. We survey the building as it stands and turn it into accurate drawings, so redevelopment, finishing or paperwork starts from correct data.
When do you need it?
- When preparing permit or reconciliation files
- Before finishing or altering a building or unit
- At final project handover
- When confirming the real area before buying
What does the work include?
- Measuring dimensions, openings and levels
- Locating columns and visible elements
- Comparing the site with available drawings
- Reviewing drawings before delivery
What do you receive?
- Floor plans in DWG and PDF
- Sections and elevations when agreed
- Net and gross areas
- List of differences from older drawings
What to send for a quote
- Building address and number of floors
- The purpose of the survey
- Any older drawings
- The authority receiving the drawings, if any
How the work runs
- We agree the purpose, the deliverables and who will receive them.
- We measure dimensions, openings and levels on site.
- We draw the plans and compare them with any older drawings.
- We deliver the drawings and areas with a list of differences.
FAQ
Are these drawings enough for a permit or reconciliation file?
They give a technical basis, but each authority may ask for extra forms or approvals. Check its requirements, and we will confirm what we can prepare before starting.
Does the survey include hidden services?
We record what can be measured or seen. Services inside walls need earlier drawings or a specialist inspection.
Why does the area differ from my contract?
The contract may state a gross area including shared spaces, or an approximate figure. The survey shows the actual net area by measurement.
Tools to help before you call
- GPS ↔ UTM Coordinate Converter
- Land Area Calculator from Coordinates
- Area Unit Converter (Feddan, Qirat, Sahm, m²)
- Finishing Quantities Calculator (Paint, Tiles, Skirting)
- Slope Calculator (Percent, 1:n, Degrees)
- Distance and Bearing Between Two Points
- Level Book Reduction Calculator
- Cut and Fill Calculator from a Level Grid