Measured Building Surveys · Westminster

Measured Building Surveys in Westminster

Fixed-fee measured surveys across Westminster 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 Westminster postcodes
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Quick facts · Measured Building Surveys in Westminster

Fixed fee from
£540 + VAT
Typical turnaround
5 working days
Planning authority
Westminster City Council
Conservation areas
56 in Westminster
Article 4 Direction
Yes
Postcodes covered
SW1 and others
Planning context

Measured Building Surveys in Westminster — local planning context

Fixed-fee measured surveys across Westminster 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 Westminster: Grand Georgian and Regency terraces in Belgravia and Pimlico; Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks; heritage-rich townhouses throughout; very high listed building density.

Character: Heritage-first planning approach; listed buildings on almost every street; basement and rear extension policies particularly strict.

Article 4: Multiple Article 4 Directions — office-to-residential restrictions, HMO conversions, retail to residential in shopping zones.

Basement policy: Westminster basement policy restricts to single-storey, typically under 50% of rear garden footprint; lightwells and rooflights strictly controlled in conservation areas.

Population
205,000
Conservation areas
56
Planning authority
Westminster City Council
Postcodes
7 areas
What's included

Fully end-to-end in Westminster.

On-site laser survey

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

3D point-cloud scan

BLK360 scan delivers a full 3D point cloud — ideal for Westminster 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 Westminster

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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Georgian listed townhouses in Westminster SW1
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Westminster FAQs

Measured Building Surveys in Westminster — your questions answered.

Direct answers to the questions Westminster homeowners ask every week about measured building survey.

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How much does a measured building survey cost in Westminster?

Our fixed fees in Westminster 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 Westminster?

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

What accuracy do you achieve on measured surveys in Westminster?

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

Do you survey period properties and listed buildings in Westminster?

Yes — Westminster's grand Georgian and Regency terraces in Belgravia and Pimlico 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 Westminster 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 Westminster City Council planning submission.

Can you survey a flat or HMO in Westminster?

Yes — flats, maisonettes, HMOs and conversions across all Westminster 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 Westminster?

Yes — every Westminster planning application needs accurate existing drawings. Westminster City Council 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 Westminster?

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

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