A measured building survey provides accurate drawings of an existing property, forming the foundation for architectural design, planning applications and building works.
At DraftForge, we carry out professional measured building surveys and produce detailed architectural drawings for properties across Bristol and the South West of England.
These surveys provide precise information about a building’s layout, dimensions and structure, allowing proposed alterations or developments to be designed accurately.
Measured surveys are commonly required before preparing drawings for:
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House extensions
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Loft conversions
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Property alterations
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Planning applications
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New build design
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Flat conversions and change of use projects
Our measured surveys form the foundation for accurate and effective architectural design in Bristol, ensuring all drawings and proposals are based on precise site data.
What Is a Measured Building Survey?
A measured building survey involves carefully recording the dimensions and layout of an existing building in order to produce accurate scaled drawings.
These drawings typically include:
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Existing floor plans
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Building elevations
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Roof plans (where required)
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Sections or additional details where necessary
The drawings are produced using professional CAD software and provide the accurate base information required for architectural design and planning submissions.
Why Accurate Surveys Are Important
Accurate survey drawings ensure that any proposed development can be properly designed and assessed.
Without an accurate survey, architectural drawings may not reflect the true dimensions of the building, which can lead to problems later during planning approval or construction.
A professional measured building survey helps ensure that:
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Proposed extensions fit the existing structure correctly
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Planning drawings are accurate and compliant
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Designers and builders have reliable information to work from
Our Measured Survey Process
1. Initial Visit
A site visit is arranged to carry out a detailed survey of the property.
2. On-Site Measurement
The building is carefully measured to capture the layout, room sizes, wall thicknesses and structural features.
3. Preparation of Survey Drawings
The measurements are converted into accurate existing architectural drawings, including floor plans and elevations.
4. Use for Planning and Design
These drawings can then be used as the basis for planning permission drawings, extension designs or other architectural proposals.
5. Planning Approval
Once permission is granted, we can also assist with building regulation drawings for construction.
Measured Surveys for Planning Applications
Measured building surveys are often the first step in preparing a planning application.
The survey drawings form the “existing” plans required by the planning authority and allow proposed development to be shown clearly.
DraftForge regularly prepares surveys that are used for:
Areas Covered Across Bristol & North Somerset
DraftForge provides measured building surveys across:
South West England
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Bristol, UK
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Clifton, Bristol, UK
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Redland, Bristol, UK
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Cotham, Bristol, UK
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Bishopston, Bristol, UK
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Henleaze, Bristol, UK
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Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, UK
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Stoke Bishop, Bristol, UK
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Sneyd Park, Bristol, UK
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Long Ashton, UK
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Abbots Leight, UK
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Southville, Bristol, UK
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Bedminster, Bristol, UK
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Totterdown, Bristol, UK
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Fishponds, Bristol, UK
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Keynsham, UK
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Yate, UK
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Thornbury, UK
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Portishead, UK
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Clevedon, UK
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Weston-super-Mare, UK
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and surrounding areas
Architectural Services Across Bristol & Surrounding Areas
We provide architectural design, house extensions and planning applications across Bristol, Portishead, Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare.
Need a Measured Building Survey?
If you are planning an extension, renovation or planning application and require accurate existing drawings, we can arrange a measured building survey for your property.
We regularly carry out measured building surveys in Cardiff, Bristol and across South Wales, providing accurate drawings for planning and architectural design.
Feel free to get in touch to discuss your project.