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MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS IN DURHAM
Measured Building Surveys in Durham support commercial developments, heritage assets and larger residential projects where accurate existing building data is critical. AMS Surveys produces detailed floor plans, elevations and survey drawings for architects, developers, local authorities and conservation teams working across Durham.This service is particularly suited to refurbishment, retrofit, change of use and planning or listed building applications, where robust survey information helps reduce design risk and avoid costly site queries.
KEY BENEFITS OF A MEASURED BUILDING SURVEY
Our measured surveys help project teams:
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Reduce design risk with accurate existing plans
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Support commercial refurbishment and redevelopment
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Provide reliable drawings for heritage and conservation work
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Assist with planning and listed building applications
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Coordinate design, tender and construction stages
REVIEWS FROM INDIVIDUALS JUST LIKE YOU
TYPICAL PROJECTS IN DURHAM
We regularly work with a wide range of clients in Durham, particularly on higher value projects where travel and mobilisation are justified by the scale and complexity of the building. Instructions often come from developers and investors managing commercial assets, architects and design teams preparing refurbishment proposals, landlords and asset managers coordinating building upgrades, local authority and estates teams overseeing public buildings, heritage and conservation professionals working with listed properties, and residential clients undertaking larger renovation or conversion schemes.
COMMON OUTPUTS PROVIDED
Depending on the scope, we can produce:
Existing floor plans (CAD-ready) in PDF and DWG
External elevations for planning and conservation
Building sections for complex layouts
Roof layouts were required
Point Cloud Surveys for BIM
Survey data for design and construction coordination
Using highly accurate 3D Laser Scanning Equipment
HOW IT WORKS
Our process is designed to be efficient and coordinated with your wider project team.
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Scope confirmed, we agree on the required outputs, formats and programme
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Site survey completed, measured capture tailored to building access and complexity
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CAD production and quality checking undertaken by our surveying team
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Drawings issued for design, planning, tender or construction use
WE ALSO COVER NEARBY LOCATIONS
Chester-le-Street
Consett
Bishop Auckland
Sunderland
MEASURED BUILDING SURVEY FAQs
Q: What is a measured building survey?
A: A measured building survey provides accurate drawings of an existing property, supporting planning, refurbishment, retrofit and redevelopment work.
Q: Do you work with heritage and listed buildings?
A: Yes, we regularly survey historic and heritage assets, producing elevations and sections suitable for conservation-led projects.
Q: What formats do you provide?
A: Survey drawings are typically issued as PDF and CAD-ready files, tailored to the design team’s requirements.
Q: Is this suitable for commercial buildings?
A: Yes, our measured surveys are commonly commissioned for offices, retail units, industrial buildings and mixed-use developments.
ABOUT DURHAM
Durham is a cathedral city in the North East, famous for Durham Cathedral and Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city has a strong academic presence through Durham University and retains a distinctive historic core.
Durham is well connected to Newcastle, Sunderland and the wider region via rail and the A1(M). Its combination of heritage significance and regional accessibility makes it an important North East centre.
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