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 |
Measured Building Survey London
A measured building survey in London captures the precise layout, dimensions, and spatial relationships of a property as it actually exists — not as old drawings suggest it should be, but as it stands on the day the survey is carried out. For architects, developers, contractors, and property owners in London, a measured building survey is often the first technical document commissioned on any project.
icelabz provides measured building surveys across all London boroughs. Our drawings are accepted by every London planning authority.
What Is Included in a Measured Building Survey
A complete measured building survey includes:
Floor plans — Room layouts with verified dimensions, floor areas, window and door positions. The foundation of any architectural or planning submission.
Elevations — All accessible external faces of the building, including fenestration patterns, architectural details, and boundary relationships.
Sections — Cross-sections through the building showing floor-to-ceiling heights, ceiling voids, and structural zones. Essential for basement applications, roof conversions, and any project where the vertical relationship between floors is material.
Site plan — The position of the building relative to site boundaries, adjacent structures, and hard landscaping.
Signed accuracy statement — Confirmation of the survey accuracy standard. Required by planning authorities for Heritage Impact Assessments and by building control for completion certificates.
Measured Building Survey Deliverables
2D CAD drawings (DWG) — AutoCAD 2018 format. Standard deliverable for London planning applications, building control, and contractor tender packages. PDF version included.
Revit BIM models (LOD 300–350) — 3D models from laser scan data for architects and developers working in a BIM environment.
Point cloud data (RCP/RCS) — Full-colour laser scan data for complex geometries and heritage properties.
Area measurement schedules — RICS-compliant NIA and GIA measurements for commercial property.
London Coverage
icelabz surveys every London borough:
- Central London — City of London, City of Westminster, Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets
- North London — Barnet, Brent, Harrow, Haringey, Enfield
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does a measured building survey cost in London?
Guide prices for London: 2-3 bed house from £650–£1,100 (CAD drawings), £1,100–£1,900 (CAD + BIM). Commercial from £800–£2,500+. Fixed fee quotes within one working day.
Q: How quickly can you deliver?
Standard residential (up to 200m²): site survey 1 day, drawing delivery 5–7 working days. Larger properties: timeline agreed at scoping. Expedited delivery available with surcharge.
Q: Do you cover all London boroughs?
Yes. Every borough with no postcode premium.
Q: What format are the drawings delivered in?
DWG (AutoCAD 2018) + PDF as standard. Revit BIM format available.