
MEASURED BUILDING SURVEYS IN DURHAM
Measured building surveys in Durham support heritage, university, commercial and residential projects where reliable existing-building records are essential. AMS SURVEYS can provide CAD, point cloud and BIM-ready outputs for planning, refurbishment and design coordination.
LASER SCAN SURVEYS WHAT YOU GET
Our Measured Building Surveys can include:
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Floor plans and layout drawings
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External and internal elevations
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Cross sections
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Roof plans
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Reflected ceiling plans
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CAD drawings (DWG format)
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Point cloud data
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3D BIM models, including Revit outputs where required
All outputs are tailored to your project requirements, whether for planning, design, refurbishment or commercial use.
TYPICAL PROJECTS IN DURHAM
Typical measured survey projects in Durham include:
university and education estates
listed and historic buildings
city-centre commercial property
residential conversion and refurbishment
public and institutional buildings
The survey scope is agreed around the information your architect, designer, developer or property team actually needs, so the output is proportionate to the project and suitable for its intended design workflow.

COMMON OUTPUTS PROVIDED

HOW IT WORKS
Our process is designed to be efficient and coordinated with your wider project team.
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Initial enquiry
Tell us the property address, building type and what outputs you need. -
Scope and quotation
We confirm the survey scope, deliverables, access requirements and fee. -
Site survey
We attend the site and capture the required measurement data using the appropriate survey methods. -
Drawing production and delivery
We process the information and issue your drawing package in the agreed format.
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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