Measured Survey
What is a measured survey, how is it conducted, and why is it undertaken?
Measured building surveys are carried out for the purposes of verification and documentation. They're also used to measure floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as calculate area and find gaps between the original plan and actual building. Expert agencies are hired by architects, surveyors, and builders to complete the work properly and efficiently. With a plethora of firms offering services to clients on the Internet, finding a measuring survey has never been easier.
What is a measured survey?
A measured survey, by technical definition, is a detailed (interior and external) survey of standing structures and buildings. When you hire a surveyor, you might expect anything from a complete 3D model of the building to a basic floor plan.
How is it conducted?
To conduct the survey, surveyors use the most recent edition of the RICS guidance note. It is the set of norms that govern the measurement of structures, utilities, and land. The data collection methods and survey details are determined by the survey's purpose.
Previously, surveyors used paper and pencil, but with the progress of technology, they now use smart devices like tablets. They also employ steel tapes or a new Bluetooth laser distance metre. The survey controls can be linked to all of the floors, allowing the findings to be accessed in real time. A thorough and detailed report about the floor layout, roof plan, elevation, and cross sections is produced by measured surveyors.
Why is it undertaken?
Measured building surveys are essential when redeveloping or expanding a property. It's also helpful for homeowners who need precise information to create a safety strategy. Owners get a complete record of the property because it includes internal floor plans, internal and external elevations, and building cross sections (if desired). The report is complete and relevant when it is linked to the topographic survey.