Measured Building Surveys · Kensington and Chelsea

Measured Building Surveys in Kensington and Chelsea

Fixed-fee measured surveys across Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea postcodes
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Quick facts · Measured Building Surveys in Kensington and Chelsea

Fixed fee from
£540 + VAT
Typical turnaround
5 working days
Planning authority
RBKC Planning
Conservation areas
38 in Kensington and Chelsea
Article 4 Direction
Yes
Postcodes covered
SW1 and others
Planning context

Measured Building Surveys in Kensington and Chelsea — local planning context

Fixed-fee measured surveys across Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea: Grand white stucco Regency and Victorian terraces; red-brick Queen Anne mansions in Kensington; Edwardian mansion blocks; almost no post-war housing stock.

Character: Internationally wealthy residents; extensive listed building coverage; heritage and streetscape prioritised in every decision.

Article 4: Article 4 Directions covering HMOs, office-to-residential, and basement developments — RBKC has some of the strictest basement policies in London.

Basement policy: RBKC's basement policy (post-2015) limits to single-storey under 50% of garden area; double-storey basements effectively prohibited in residential streets.

Population
143,000
Conservation areas
38
Planning authority
RBKC Planning
Postcodes
9 areas
What's included

Fully end-to-end in Kensington and Chelsea.

On-site laser survey

A chartered technologist attends your Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea planning applications, party wall awards and structural design.

3D point-cloud scan

BLK360 scan delivers a full 3D point cloud — ideal for Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea

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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Kensington and Chelsea FAQs

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How much does a measured building survey cost in Kensington and Chelsea?

Our fixed fees in Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea?

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

What accuracy do you achieve on measured surveys in Kensington and Chelsea?

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

Do you survey period properties and listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea?

Yes — Kensington and Chelsea's grand white stucco Regency and Victorian terraces 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 RBKC Planning planning submission.

Can you survey a flat or HMO in Kensington and Chelsea?

Yes — flats, maisonettes, HMOs and conversions across all Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea?

Yes — every Kensington and Chelsea planning application needs accurate existing drawings. RBKC Planning 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 Kensington and Chelsea?

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

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