Measured Building Surveys · City of London

Measured Building Surveys in City of London

Fixed-fee measured surveys across City of London from £540 — floor plans, elevations and sections to ±3mm accuracy. Leica Disto laser + BLK360 point-cloud scanning, AutoCAD and Revit deliverables, MCIAT chartered.

From £540 fixed fee 5 working days Covering all City of London postcodes
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Quick facts · Measured Building Surveys in City of London

Fixed fee from
£540 + VAT
Typical turnaround
5 working days
Planning authority
City of London Corporation
Conservation areas
27 in City of London
Article 4 Direction
Yes
Postcodes covered
EC1 and others
Planning context

Measured Building Surveys in City of London — local planning context

Fixed-fee measured surveys across City of London from £540 — floor plans, elevations and sections to ±3mm accuracy. Leica Disto laser + BLK360 point-cloud scanning, AutoCAD and Revit deliverables, MCIAT chartered.

Housing stock in City of London: Very limited residential — Barbican Estate (listed post-war), Golden Lane Estate, modern luxury flats; overwhelmingly commercial.

Character: Overwhelmingly commercial; residential planning extremely constrained; listed building density the highest of any London borough.

Article 4: Multiple Article 4 Directions around office-to-residential, demolition, and shopfront changes.

Population
11,000
Conservation areas
27
Planning authority
City of London Corporation
Postcodes
4 areas
What's included

Fully end-to-end in City of London.

On-site laser survey

A chartered technologist attends your City of London property with a Leica Disto laser and BLK360 scanner. Typical 2–3 bed terrace surveyed in 90 minutes.

Existing floor plans

Drafted in AutoCAD or Revit at 1:50 or 1:100 to ±3mm accuracy. Every room, opening, fitting and service annotated.

Elevations & sections

All four elevations plus cross-sections — essential for City of London planning applications, party wall awards and structural design.

3D point-cloud scan

BLK360 scan delivers a full 3D point cloud — ideal for City of London period properties, listed buildings or complex geometry.

Drawing formats

DWG, RVT, PDF and IFC exports — compatible with your architect, structural engineer or contractor.

Survey accuracy statement

RICS-compliant accuracy report — ±3mm point-to-point, ±5mm absolute. Sign-off for council, party wall surveyor or insurer.

Fixed fee — 30% below London architects

Measured Building Surveys pricing in City of London

Essentials

Single planning or regs submission.

from£540
  • Measured survey
  • Drawings & submission
  • Unlimited revisions
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Bespoke

Listed, conservation, complex sites.

Custom
  • Everything in Complete
  • Heritage Statement
  • Committee representation
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City of London FAQs

Measured Building Surveys in City of London — your questions answered.

Direct answers to the questions City of London homeowners ask every week about measured building survey.

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How much does a measured building survey cost in City of London?

Our fixed fees in City of London start at £540 for a 2-bed terrace, £720 for a 3-bed semi, and £950 for a 4-bed detached or flat conversion. Larger or listed properties are quoted individually. Includes floor plans, elevations and sections — no hourly billing.

How long does a measured survey take in City of London?

On-site work in City of London typically takes 60–120 minutes depending on property size. CAD drawings are delivered within 5 working days. Fast-track 48-hour turnaround available for City of London projects at a small premium.

What accuracy do you achieve on measured surveys in City of London?

We deliver ±3mm point-to-point accuracy using a Leica Disto X3 laser and BLK360 3D scanner. Drawings are RICS-compliant and accepted by City of London Corporation planning, Building Control, structural engineers and party wall surveyors across City of London.

Do you survey period properties and listed buildings in City of London?

Yes — City of London's very limited residential — Barbican Estate (listed post-war), Golden Lane Estate, modern luxury flats period stock is our core work. We survey listed buildings, conservation area properties and complex geometries using BLK360 point-cloud scanning. The 3D scan captures every architectural detail for heritage statements and planning applications.

What deliverables do I get from a City of London measured survey?

AutoCAD (.dwg), Revit (.rvt), PDF and IFC files. Floor plans, elevations, sections, and a 3D point cloud (if scanned). All annotated and ready for your architect, engineer or City of London Corporation planning submission.

Can you survey a flat or HMO in City of London?

Yes — flats, maisonettes, HMOs and conversions across all City of London postcodes ({postcodes}). We handle communal areas, staircases and party walls between dwellings — essential for flat conversion planning applications or lease drawings.

Do I need a measured survey for planning permission in City of London?

Yes — every City of London planning application needs accurate existing drawings. City of London Corporation validation officers reject submissions where existing plans don't match the proposed scheme. A measured survey is the foundation of any reliable planning or building regulations application.

What postcodes do you cover for measured surveys in City of London?

We cover all City of London postcodes — {postcodes} — and adjacent boroughs. Survey appointments within 3 working days, fixed fees, no travel charges within Greater London.

Nearby boroughs

Measured Building Surveys in areas adjacent to City of London

We cover every London borough with the same fixed-fee approach. If your property sits on a boundary, here are the neighbouring options.

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