2025 Pricing Guide (London/UK)
A combined measured building + topographical survey in London typically costs £1,600–£3,000+ ex. VAT for a standard residential property, with pricing strongly dependent on property size and site area.
| Property / Site Size | Typical Combined Price (ex VAT) | What's Included | | --- | --- | --- | | Small residential (up to 2,000 sq ft; ~0.2–0.5 ha site) | £1,600–£2,200 | Floor plans, elevations, 1–2 sections + topo of external area (2D CAD & PDF) | | Medium residential/commercial (2,000–10,000 sq ft; ~0.5–1 ha) | £2,200–£3,500 | Full measured building package + topo with contours, levels, features | | Large/complex property (10,000+ sq ft; >1 ha) | £3,500–£10,000+ | Multi-storey, listed buildings, or large sites require bespoke quotes | | Very small basic survey | From ~£1,000 | Minimal deliverables, small footprint |
How Pricing Works
Day-rate rule of thumb: ~£500 + VAT per day for surveyor time (on-site + office processing).
- 0.5 ha topo ≈ 1 day on-site + 1 day office → ~£1,000
- 4-bed Victorian townhouse ≈1 day survey + 3–4 days office → ~£2,000
- Measured building alone: often £1,400 average in London
- Topo alone: small plots from £495 + VAT, scaling with area and detail
Key Factors That Change Price
| Factor | Impact | | --- | --- | | Building size and floors | Bigger or more floors = higher cost | | Site area (topo extent) | Larger area = more field time | | Complexity (ornate façades, irregular layout) | Increases survey and processing time | | Deliverables (2D CAD vs 3D Revit/BIM, LOD) | 3D/BIM adds £550+ per model | | Location (London premium) | 10–30% higher than UK average | | Access and restrictions | Occupied sites or limited access = extra cost | | Timescale | Fast-track services often cost extra |
Getting an Accurate Quote
Most surveyors provide fixed-price quotations after reviewing your site address or floor plan. For an accurate price, send your property address and required deliverables (e.g., "2D CAD floor plans at 1:100, elevations, sections, plus topo with 0.5m contours") to get a tailored quote within 24 hours.