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posted 14th August 2024
When it comes to any construction project, you need more information than simply what you want your building to look like. It's essential to have a good understanding relating to the dimensions of the building, complete with a digital model.
The model shows useful information, including the building layout, internal and external elevations, and more. Measured building surveys show you everything you need to know from simple floor plans to detailed virtual versions of your building, providing you with the ability to visualise the project. It will include doors, stairs, windows, furniture, and more.
What is a Measured Building Survey?
Measured building surveys are a map of the interior and exterior of a building. It includes architectural elements, along with structural features. At MB Survey Solutions, we can arrange for your survey to include a selection of survey drawings, or we can survey elements of a building you need surveyed, such as the roof, external elevations, sections, or ceilings.
What Technologies Do You Use in Measured Building Surveys?
Originally, measured building surveys were carried out using pencils and measuring tapes. Thanks to advancements in technology, measured buildings are more accurate and precise than ever before, offering greater ease, saving time, and reducing the risk of human error.
The MB Survey Solutions team use a combination of traditional surveying methods and the latest technologies. We use cutting edge technology, such as 3D laser scanners, which are able to capture thousands of measurements a second, while using smaller hand-held scanner for interiors.
When Would I Need a Measured Building Survey?
Measured building surveys are essential when it comes to redeveloping, extending, or restoring an existing property. Accurate measurements are used by architects and designers to ensure your project goes ahead as planned. It is useful to record the internal floor plans of your home, along with internal and external elevations, helping you prepare your fire safety plan.
What Will Happen if I Don't Have a Survey Before Starting My Build Project?
Choosing not to have a measured building survey done before you start your renovation project can have serious implications, especially if you record inaccurate measurements. Not having accurate data at your fingertips, can cost you dearly down the line, including the risk of over or under ordering materials, or ordering materials that do not fit, delaying your project.
When you work with poor quality drawings, you risk contravening planning restrictions, which may require reversing the work you have had done.
How Long Do Measured Building Surveys Take?
As a general rule of thumb, the larger the property, the longer it will take to survey. In some cases our team of experienced surveyors may spend a couple of hours on site, where others projects they may be there the entire day. After spending time on site taking valuable measurements, they return to the office where they analyse the data captured, generating CAD drawings to help you visualise the property.
How Much are Measured Building Surveys?
As with how long a measured building takes, the same applies to how much the measured building survey will take. There are numerous factors we take into account when charging for our surveys, including the size and nature of the property, along with the level of detail you require.
Location also plays a big role in the cost, as some areas are harder to get to than others. At MB Survey Solutions, we can measure any building of any size. We will measure your home or your commercial property with the highest levels of professionalism, accuracy, and precision.
Do You Offer Training or Support for Your Services?
While we do not offer training for our services, we do offer outstanding customer support. If you want to understand our services in detail before hiring us, you are welcome to contact us any time. You can give us a call right now on 01268209545, or email us on office@mbsurveysolutions.co.uk. If you prefer you can complete our online contact form and a member of our professional team will get back to you, providing you with the support you need.