Topographic & Measured Surveys
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Pinpoint accuracy and fast turnarounds.
Pinpoint accuracy and fast turnarounds.
The most sought-after Architects and Property Developers start their client journeys on the foundation of the right data. Fully referenced, accurate, and timely surveys, enhance your client experience, speed up their decision making, and improve your productivity. XP Surveys not only knows how to conduct the right measured building and/or topographical surveys to meet your technical needs, we know how to deliver them to best support your client relationships.
✔ Unmatched Accuracy – We use state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring measurements accurate to +/- 2mm.
✔ Speed & Efficiency – With instant online booking and rapid turnaround times, your project won’t face unnecessary delays.
✔ CAD-Ready Integration – We provide CAD-ready drawings with your structured layers for seamless integration into your design workflow.
✔ Comprehensive Service Offering – Unlike many firms, we offer topographical surveys alongside measured building surveys, ensuring complete site analysis.
✔ Advanced 3D Technology – Our cutting-edge 3D point cloud scanning captures every detail of your site, reducing errors and improving design accuracy.
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We ask for the address and a few questions about the project.
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You receive an instant quote and book in your survey at a time that suits you via our online booking system.
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We conduct the survey and process the data.
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We plot your surveys in 2D or 3D and send to you in your chosen format.
Architects & Designers
Property Developers
Engineering & Construction Companies
Commercial Property Owners & Agents
Homeowners
We provide accurate measured surveys for the commercial sector, whether you need to submit a planning application or a lease plan, keep a record of as-built drawings, or to start work on redesigning your property.
Our drone roof surveys lead the pack when it comes to convenient and accurate assessment of roof condition without any need for scaffolding.
We work with homeowners to measure a range of property sizes from one-bedroom properties to large houses above 1,000m². One full day on site is required for properties up to five bedrooms, with CAD survey drawing production completed typically within five working days.
Why not get a 360° Virtual Matterport Tour of your property to capture your property in full before your renovation works – starting from just £240 +VAT.
Choosing a lower-cost survey provider may seem like a good way to save money, but it can often lead to costly issues down the line. Here’s what you risk:
1. Inaccurate Data & Manual Errors
Cheap surveys often use outdated equipment or manual methods, leading to errors in measurements. Even a small inaccuracy can result in:
2. Additional Expenses Due to Rework
If your survey is inaccurate, you may have to pay for a second survey, doubling your costs and delaying your project.
3. Lack of Detail
Budget providers may cut corners by omitting essential details such as:
This missing data can cause unexpected problems in the later stages of design and construction.
4. No CAD Layering & Poor Deliverables
Many lower-cost providers deliver raw or incomplete data that isn’t structured for CAD integration, making it harder for architects and engineers to work with.
5. Risk of Non-Compliance
Surveys that don’t meet industry standards can lead to:
6. Limited or No Support
Cheaper firms often don’t offer post-survey support. If you have questions or need adjustments, you may be left without assistance.
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What is a measured survey?
A measured survey is a process which involves taking the exact measurements of buildings and sites. We offer measured building surveys using equipment accurate to +/- 2mm. The results of these measured surveys are represented through drawings which can be referred to throughout the lifecycle of a building.
How long does a measured survey take?
A measured survey can be booked within 48 hours of getting in touch with us (subject to availability). We require 1 full day for properties up to 5 bedrooms. Properties of 5 bedrooms or more will take at least 1 day.
How much does a measured survey cost?
The price will vary depending on the size of the property, location and level of survey required. You can quickly get a quote for your exact needs by using our Instant Online quote tool at the top of this page.
What is a 3D point cloud?
Point cloud equipment is used to scan and measure every single point of your building or site to create pinpoint accurate 3D models. We use the latest high-tech, high-spec equipment to ensure accuracy each time.
What are as-built 2D drawings?
Using 3D point cloud technology, we produce 2D floor plans, elevations and sections based on the real-life measurements taken during the as-built survey.
As-builts are useful as a reference for property owners, and occupiers, and for architects drawing up re-modelling construction plans.
How can 360° imagery help me with my project?
360° imagery puts a virtual site tour within your reach at all times. We capture 360-degree images using our top-of-the-line scanning equipment. 360° images save you time and resources, as you can visit the site whenever you need without travelling.
What locations do you cover?
Our team typically do measured site surveys across Greater London and the Home Counties, including Surrey, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Berkshire, however we can cover a national geographic reach.
Where can I see your prices list?
Please use our instant quote feature to receive a tailored quote based on your location, size of development and service required.
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We will survey all accessible floors in the property and provide plans showing all visible walls, windows, doors, spot height levels, ceiling/roof heights, window sill/head heights.
We will survey all accessible and visible sides of the property and provide elevation drawings showing the building outline, ridge/eaves heights, all external distinguishing elements such as windows, doors, rainwater pipes and other detailing. We will also include the outline of buildings within 3m of the host building.
Provided where our equipment has full visibility of the roof lines from ground level, we will note any estimated roof details on our drawings.
These are 'cut-through' cross-sectional drawings showing wall and floor details.
Select a topographical survey level to find out more.
Will include the visible boundary outline only together with immediate ground levels around any buildings, and visible drainage cover location/levels.
This topo will include the visible boundary outline, all key features and immediate ground levels within 3m of any buildings, and visible drainage cover location/levels.
Will include boundaries (including type and heights), building OUTLINES, adjoining buildings, trees, hardstanding, walls, fences, hedges, flowerbeds, kerblines, verges, manhole / service covers (including cover level), etc. plus all other visible salient features of the area.
We use Area data from your property's EPC certificate and the UK Ordnance Survey database to calculate your quote estimate. If there is not enough data in the UK database we cannot provide an instant quote, but one of our team will be able to provide a formal written quote by email within 48 working hours. If the database holds incorrect data on your property you will still be provided an estimate, but our fee is subject to change to suit the actual size of your property
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