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 |
How to Get an Instant Survey Quote Online
Getting a survey quote should be fast, clear, and obligation-free. icelabz provides instant survey quotes for architects, developers, contractors, and property owners across London and the South East.
Why Request a Survey Quote Online?
The traditional process for commissioning a survey — phone calls, emails, back-and-forth questions, waiting for a quote to be prepared — can take days. For busy architects and developers with a project to progress, this delay is frustrating and often unnecessary.
Requesting a survey quote online is faster. You provide the key information about your project, receive a response quickly, and can make a decision without the delay of phone calls and email threads. The process is transparent — you know exactly what information you are providing and what you will receive in return.
What to Include in Your Quote Request
To get an accurate quote, provide the following information when you request a survey quote online:
The property address: The full address of the property to be surveyed, including postcode. If the property is in a location that is difficult to access or has restricted parking, mention this — it affects the surveyor's logistics and may affect the quote.
The type of survey you need: Measured building survey, topographical survey, scan to BIM, setting out survey, or another survey type. If you are not sure what type of survey you need, describe the deliverables you require and the surveying company will advise.
The purpose of the survey: What will the survey be used for? Planning application, design project, party wall matter, construction, facilities management? The purpose affects the survey specification.
The property size and description: The approximate floor area, the number of floors, the property type, and any unusual features. This information allows the surveying company to assess the scope of the survey and provide an accurate quote.
Your programme: When you need the survey to take place and when you need the deliverables. This allows the surveying company to confirm availability and agree a realistic programme.
The deliverables you need: File formats (DWG, PDF, Revit), the scale of drawings, and any specific outputs. If you need the survey in a particular format for a specific software or workflow, mention this.
What to Expect After You Submit Your Request
icelabz aims to respond to all quote requests within one working day. The response will include a fixed-fee quote — a clear, simple price for the scope of work — along with a proposed programme for the site visit and delivery of the survey.
The quote is obligation-free. You can use it to compare providers, to present to a client, or to include in a budget application. There is no pressure to instruct immediately — but the quote is valid for a reasonable period, typically 30 days, so you have time to make a decision.
If you have any questions about the quote or the scope of the survey, you can reply to the quote email or call us directly. We are happy to discuss the scope and adjust the quote if your requirements change.
Fixed-Fee Quotes: No Surprises
icelabz provides fixed-fee quotes for all survey commissions. The price you are quoted is the price you pay — there are no hidden charges for travel, processing, or file delivery. If the scope of the survey changes after the quote is accepted — for example, if additional areas need to be surveyed — we will agree an adjusted price before proceeding.
This fixed-fee approach means you can budget accurately for the survey cost and avoid the uncertainty of time-and-materials pricing.
Getting Started
To request a survey quote from icelabz, use our online quote request form or contact us by email. Provide the information listed above and we will respond with a fixed-fee quote within one working day. For urgent requests, call us directly and we will respond as quickly as possible.