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Site Visit & Measured Survey

An accurate measured survey provides the foundation for a design that fits the existing home and can be developed with confidence.

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01

A clear path forward.

We visit the property to measure the relevant areas, record the existing layout and identify practical constraints that may affect the proposal.

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What to expect

Simple stages. Clear communication.

01

Measure

Relevant rooms, elevations, openings and external relationships are recorded.

02

Observe

Access, levels, neighbouring properties and visible drainage or structural considerations are noted.

03

Prepare

The information is converted into accurate existing drawings ready for the design stage.

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Common questions

Site Visit & Measured Survey FAQs.

How long does a site survey take?+

It depends on the property and project scope, but a typical domestic measured survey is often completed in one 2 hour visit.

Do I need to be at home?+

Someone normally needs to provide access to the relevant parts of the house and garden.

Does the survey include underground drainage?+

Visible drainage points can be noted, but concealed drainage, structural investigations and specialist surveys may require separate consultants.