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ABHRA, London

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This case study outlines how ABHRA Architects improved efficiency and profitability by outsourcing their measured building surveys to XP Surveys.

The Challenge:

ABHRA Architects found that managing building surveys internally was a high hidden cost. Staff were dedicating excessive time to briefing surveyors, reviewing drawings, and coordinating revisions, which diverted resources away from billable design work. The XP Surveys Approach

XP Surveys took full responsibility for the end-to-end survey process, removing the need for the client to perform coordination, supervision, or quality control. This approach provided:

  • Rapid Turnaround: Projects moved from enquiry to survey in under 10 days, with final drawings completed in under two weeks.
  • Versatile Deliverables: Drawings were provided in multiple formats, including AutoCAD, Revit, and PDF.

The Results:

By outsourcing these tasks, ABHRA achieved substantial operational improvements:

  • Cost Efficiency: Survey management costs were reduced by approximately 30% compared to managing the process in-house.
  • Time Savings: Over 20 hours of staff time per project were redirected from survey administration back into fee-earning design work.
  • Quality Assurance: The “right first time” drawings eliminated the need for costly revision cycles.
  • Project Speed: Design phases were able to start sooner, accelerating overall project delivery timelines.

We produced:

200

Size of building
(m2)

350

Topographic area
(m2)

1

Day(s) on site

2

Day(s) to produce
PDF/DWG drawings

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Yes – This includes all plan types (i.e. floor, elevations, roof, sections).
No

  • 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.

  • None
  • Basic
  • Mid
  • Full

None Selected

Select a topographical survey level to find out more.

Basic Topographical Survey

Will include the visible boundary outline only together with immediate ground levels around any buildings, and visible drainage cover location/levels.

Mid-level Topographical Survey

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.

Full Topographical Survey

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.

Your Estimate

    • Total £999.99
    How do we calculate your estimate?

    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

    Your chosen outputs:

      (m2) Property Area
      (m2) Site Area
      If additional services or outputs are required during the delivery stage, additional fees will be added to your final bill as per our T&Cs here
      • Why choose us?
      • Book a survey within 48hrs
      • Fast turnaround on drawing output
      • Pinpoint accuracy
      • Ranked 5 stars on Google

      "I have found incredible flexibility and helpfulness in the XP Surveys team. In my last 10 professional years, I have rarely found a business, surveyors or otherwise, to be as useful, approachable and competitive as them. It helps provide confidence to myself and my clients alike."

      Ryan Godfrey

      Director and Founder at Elements Architectural

      Extras

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      • speedy delivery

        Speedy Delivery

        20%

        7 day turnaround for delivery of your final drawings. ( Please note: If 3D BIM Model in Revit selected then this will be 14 days )

      • 360 Virtual Property Tours

        £999.00

        Record a full digital twin of a property for future reference. Free hosting for 3-months.

      • OS Map

        OS Map

        From: £40.00

        Perfect for planning applications or land registry titles. PDF & DWG output.

      • Roof Survey (Drone)

        From: £350.00

        Checking the condition of your roof will help you understand any potential remedial works required.

      • Drainage Survey (CCTV)

        From: £750.00

        Check the condition of your underground drainage pipework. Price may increase for properties above 6-bedrooms.

      • Hard Copy Prints

        £9.00

        Up to 3 black and white A1 prints to your door. Any additional prints will be charged at £3 per page in your final invoice. Most houses up to 6-bedrooms only require 3 pages.

      Total:

      All prices are exclusive of VAT

      Book Your Survey

      Select a date for your survey:

      Select a time for your survey:

      NOTE: Your survey may need a full day. Select your preference and we will discuss further once the booking is complete. Access to the property is required on arrival, but our surveyors do not require supervision thereafter.

      AM 8am–1pm
      PM 1pm–6pm
      If additional services or outputs are required during the delivery stage, additional fees will be added to your final bill as per our T&Cs here

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      Yes – This includes all plan types (i.e. floor, elevations, roof, sections).
      No

      • 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.

      • None
      • Basic
      • Mid
      • Full

      None Selected

      Select a topographical survey level to find out more.

      Basic Topographical Survey

      Will include the visible boundary outline only together with immediate ground levels around any buildings, and visible drainage cover location/levels.

      Mid-level Topographical Survey

      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.

      Full Topographical Survey

      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.

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