Measured Surveys

Accurate Internal and External Surveys Using Laser Scanning and Drone Technology

Our measured building surveys provide precise, evidence-based data for high-rise residential buildings (HRBs) using advanced laser scanning and drone technology. These surveys capture both internal spaces, including detailed floorplans and communal areas, and external measurements of façades, roofs, balconies, and terraces. The collected data is used to create 2D CAD drawings, 3D CAD models, and BIM/Revit outputs, supporting refurbishment, maintenance planning, fire safety works, and long-term asset management.

We deliver high-quality survey data that enables landlords, councils, and housing associations to plan improvements accurately, manage risks, and maintain regulatory compliance.

What Is a Measured Building Survey?

A measured building survey is a detailed assessment of a building’s geometry, layout, and condition, covering both internal and external areas:

Internal Surveys

• Floorplans of apartments, corridors, and communal areas
• Stairwells, lifts, and circulation spaces
• Structural elements within internal layouts
• Utility and service spaces

External Surveys

• Building façades, cladding, and elevation details
• Roof structures, terraces, and balconies
• External walkways, drainage, and structural features
• Hard-to-access areas captured via drone or rope access

The survey outputs provide highly accurate and up-to-date building information for refurbishment, design, or regulatory purposes.

Why Measured Building Surveys Matter

High-rise buildings are complex, and accurate data for both internal and external areas is essential to:

• Support refurbishment, retrofit, and fire safety works
• Generate 2D CAD drawings for internal floorplans and external elevations
• Produce 3D CAD and BIM/Revit models for design, coordination, and asset management
• Improve Building Safety Case submissions and regulatory compliance
• Enable informed maintenance planning and long-term asset management

Accurate surveys reduce errors, improve project efficiency, and ensure compliance across high-rise housing stock.

Our Survey Approach

We combine advanced technology with structured methodology to deliver comprehensive internal and external surveys:

1. Desktop Preparation – review of existing drawings, records, and building documentation.
2. Internal Laser Scanning – capture detailed floorplans, structural elements, and internal layouts.
3. External Laser Scanning & Drone Surveys – precise measurement of façades, roofs, balconies, and other external components.
4. Data Processing – creation of point clouds, floorplans, and digital models from collected data.
5. 2D and 3D Modelling – generation of 2D CAD drawings, 3D models, and BIM/Revit outputs for internal and external areas.
6. Reporting & Deliverables – provision of survey outputs for design, refurbishment, asset management, and regulatory purposes.

This approach ensures full coverage of high-rise buildings, both inside and out, with minimal disruption to residents.

Deliverables

Clients receive:

• Accurate internal floorplans and measured surveys
• Detailed external elevations and façade drawings
• 3D CAD models for visualisation and design coordination
• BIM or Revit models integrating internal and external data
• High-resolution point clouds and drone imagery
• Reports suitable for refurbishment, maintenance planning, fire safety works, and regulatory compliance

All outputs are compatible with architectural, structural, and engineering teams, enabling precise planning and project delivery.

Why Choose Us?

We have extensive experience delivering measured building surveys for high-rise residential buildings, combining laser scanning, drone technology, and surveying expertise.

Our services help councils, housing associations, and private landlords capture accurate internal and external building data, support safe refurbishment, and improve asset management, ensuring high-rise stock is maintained efficiently and compliantly.