What As-Built Surveys Include
| Deliverable | Format | Use | | --- | --- | --- | | Floor plans | DWG + PDF | Design reference | | Elevations | DWG + PDF | Planning | | Sections | DWG + PDF | Building regs |
2025 As-Built Survey Costs (ex VAT)
| Property | Survey Cost | | --- | --- | | 2–3 bed | £400–£600 | | 4+ bed | £500–£800 | | Commercial | £800–£1,500 |
As Built Survey London
London's built environment demands precision. From Victorian terraces in the Victorian terraces of inner boroughs to modern commercial developments in the Opportunity Areas, every project requires accurate data that reflects reality on the ground.
icelabz provides measured building survey services across all London boroughs. We work with contractors, architects, developers, and property owners who need verified as built drawings, BIM models, or point cloud data to RICS standards.
Survey Services Across London
Our London survey team covers the full spectrum of as built survey requirements:
- Residential surveys — Floor plans, elevations, and sections for house extensions, loft conversions, and planning applications across all London boroughs.
- Commercial measured surveys — Floor area measurement and CAD drawings for office, retail, and industrial properties. RICS-compliant NIA and GIA schedules for letting and sale.
- BIM survey — Scan-to-BIM services for architects and developers working on new build and major refurbishment projects.
- Heritage and conservation area surveys — Detailed measured building surveys for Listed Building Consent and Conservation Area applications.
- Topographic survey — Land and boundary surveys for development sites.
We work across every London borough including the City of London, the City of Westminster, Camden, Islington, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Redbridge, Haringey, Enfield, Barnet, Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Sutton, Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley.
What We Deliver
All as built surveys in London include 2D CAD drawings. Additional deliverables are available depending on your project requirements:
- 2D CAD drawings (DWG) — Floor plans, sections, and elevations in AutoCAD 2018 format. Standard format for planning, building control, and contractor handover.
- Revit BIM models (LOD 300–350) — 3D models from laser scan data for architects and developers working in BIM. Delivered in Revit 2022 or 2023.
- Point cloud data (RCP/RCS) — Full-colour laser scan data for complex geometries and digital twin applications.
- Area measurement schedules — RICS Code of Measurement Practice 8th edition NIA and GIA measurements for commercial property transactions.
London Coverage
icelabz surveys across all London boroughs and central London. Our survey teams work throughout Greater London with no surcharge for any postcode.
For projects in central London, we accommodate out-of-hours working where site access is restricted to early morning or evening hours. Contact us with your project details and we will confirm availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you cover all London boroughs?
Yes. We cover every London borough and all central London postcodes. Our survey teams work across Greater London without any postcode premium. We also serve adjacent areas in Essex, Hertfordshire, and Surrey for larger development projects.
Q: How quickly can you deliver an as built survey in London?
For standard residential properties in London, we typically complete the site survey within one day and deliver CAD drawings within 5 working days. For commercial and larger residential projects, timelines are agreed at scoping stage. We accommodate urgent requests — contact us with your programme.
Q: Can you work out of hours in central London?
Yes. For projects in central London where site access is restricted to specific hours, we offer out-of-hours survey delivery. This is particularly relevant for retail and commercial properties where trading hours constrain access. Contact us to discuss availability.
Q: Do you provide BIM surveys for large commercial developments in London?
Yes. We provide scan-to-BIM services for commercial and mixed-use developments across London. Our standard BIM deliverable is LOD 300 with LOD 350 available on request. We have experience working on projects in the London boroughs and the central London commercial market.
Q: What format are the drawings delivered in?
All drawings are provided in DWG (AutoCAD 2018 format) as standard, with a PDF version included. BIM deliverables are in Revit format. Point cloud data is provided in RCP/RCS format.