2025 Survey Costs (ex VAT)
| Property | Standard | Fast Track (+25%) | Rush (+50%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2–3 bed | £400–£600 | £500–£750 | £600–£900 | | 4+ bed | £500–£800 | £625–£1,000 | £750–£1,200 | | Commercial | £800–£1,500 | £1,000–£1,875 | £1,200–£2,250 |
Survey Deliverables Reference
| Deliverable | Format | Use | | --- | --- | --- | | Floor plans | DWG + PDF | Design reference | | Elevations | DWG + PDF | Planning submission | | Sections | DWG + PDF | Building regulations | | Site plan | DWG + PDF | Planning boundary |
Floor Plan Survey in London
A floor plan survey in London produces a complete set of accurate measured drawings — not just floor plans, but elevations, sections, roof plans, and site plans depending on what your project requires. Understanding exactly what is included helps you brief accurately, avoid surprises, and ensure the survey you commission matches what your architect, planner, or contractor actually needs.
This guide covers the standard deliverables included in a floor plan survey in London and explains what you receive when you instructIcelabzto carry out a measured building survey.
What Is Included in a Floor Plan Survey
Internal Floor Plans
Every floor plan survey in London includes internal floor plans for all floors of the property. These drawings show:
- Room layouts with dimensions — All room dimensions are labelled. The drawings are to scale and can be used for design, planning, and building control purposes.
- Wall positions — Structural walls, partitions, and any nib walls are shown. The drawing distinguishes between structural and non-structural elements where this is apparent from site observation.
- Door and window positions — All doors and windows are shown with their swing direction. Sill levels and head heights are included for most property types.
- Kitchen and bathroom positions — Fixed furniture, sanitary ware, and kitchen units are shown where visible and accessible.
- Floor area calculations — Room-by-room floor areas are included on the floor plans. Gross Internal Area (GIA) and Net Internal Area (NIA) calculations are provided as a separate schedule for commercial properties.
External Elevations
A floor plan survey in London typically includes all accessible external elevations:
- Front, rear, and side elevations — All accessible faces of the building are surveyed and drawn. For residential properties this means all four elevations. For commercial properties with multiple street frontages, all accessible elevations are included.
- Window and door positions — Fenestration patterns, door positions, and any architectural features (bay windows, cornices, string courses) are shown on the elevation drawings.
- External features — Boundary walls, gates, parking areas, and other external features visible from the property are included where relevant to the survey scope.
Sections
Cross-sections through the building are included in most floor plan surveys:
- At least one cross-section — A section cut through the building showing floor-to-ceiling heights, ceiling voids, staircases, and the relationship between floors.
- Additional sections — For more complex buildings, two or more sections may be required to fully represent the building geometry. This is agreed at scoping stage.
Roof Plan
For most properties, the roof plan is included as part of the standard floor plan survey:
- Roof outline and pitch — The roof plan shows the outline of the roof, its pitch where visible, and any roof features (dormers, chimneys, skylights).
- Mansard and flat roof details — Roof lantern structures, flat roof areas, and any parapet details are shown.
Site Plan
A site plan is included as standard with every floor plan survey in London:
- Building position relative to site boundaries — The position of the building on the site is shown relative to the boundary walls or fence lines. This is essential for planning applications and for understanding the relationship between the building and its plot.
- Access and hard landscaping — Driveways, paths, and hardstanding are shown where visible.
- Adjacent buildings — Where relevant to the survey scope, the position of neighbouring buildings is shown on the site plan.
Deliverables Format
All floor plan survey deliverables fromIcelabzare provided in the following formats:
2D CAD drawings (DWG) AutoCAD 2018 format — the native format that architects and engineers work in. Layered drawings that can be turned on and off depending on what you need to show. This is the standard format required by London planning authorities.
PDF drawings PDF versions of all drawings are included as standard. Useful for sharing with clients, appending to reports, and submitting to planning portals that do not accept DWG uploads.
Revit BIM models (optional) For projects where a BIM model is required, we deliver LOD 300 or LOD 350 Revit models from laser scan data. BIM deliverables are priced separately and agreed at scoping stage.
Point cloud data (optional) Full-colour laser scan point cloud data in RCP/RCS format. Available for projects where the design team wants to model directly from scan data or where a digital twin is required for FM purposes.
What a Real London Floor Plan Survey Looks Like
A recent floor plan survey in London for an end terraced house included:
- 2D Drawings (DWG and PDF) — Delivered in AutoCAD 2018 format
- 3x Floor plans — Ground, first, and second floor layouts
- Elevations — All four external elevations
- Sections — Two cross-sections through the building
The survey fee was £1,120 + VAT. The deliverables were suitable for a planning application, building control completion, and architectural design coordination.
For a larger commercial floor plate survey, deliverables typically include floor plans for all levels, all accessible elevations, multiple sections, a site plan, and an NIA/GIA measurement schedule — all in DWG and PDF format.
Floor Plan Survey Coverage in London
icelabz provides floor plan surveys across all London boroughs:
- Central London — City of London, City of Westminster, Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets
- North London — Barnet, Harrow, Haringey, Enfield, Brent
- South London — Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Croydon, Sutton
- West London — Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon
We work throughout Greater London with no postcode premium. We also serve the Home Counties for larger development projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is included in a standard floor plan survey in London?
A standard floor plan survey in London includes: internal floor plans (all floors), all accessible external elevations, at least one cross-section, a roof plan, a site plan, and a signed accuracy statement. All drawings are delivered in DWG and PDF format. NIA/GIA measurements are included for commercial properties.
Q: Can I get just floor plans without elevations?
Yes — a limited scope floor plan survey can be agreed for specific purposes where only floor plans are required. However, for most planning applications and building control completion certificates, elevations and sections are also required. Discuss your specific requirements with us at scoping stage.
Q: Do you provide BIM deliverables with a floor plan survey?
Yes. We provide scan-to-BIM floor plan surveys as LOD 300 or LOD 350 Revit models. BIM deliverables are priced separately per square foot of GIA and are available for architects and developers working in a coordinated 3D environment.
Q: How quickly can I get floor plan survey deliverables in London?
For a standard residential property (up to 200m²), the site survey takes half a day to one day and drawing delivery is typically 5–7 working days from the survey date. For larger and commercial properties, timelines are agreed at scoping stage. Expedited delivery is available with a surcharge.
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.