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MEASURED SURVEYS FOR REFURBISHMENT AND RETROFIT
Measured Surveys for Refurbishment and Retrofit give design teams an accurate record of the building they are about to alter. AMS Surveys can capture existing geometry, levels and agreed architectural features using laser scanning and measured survey techniques, then deliver CAD, point cloud or BIM-ready information. The service is suited to complex existing buildings where inaccurate legacy drawings can lead to redesign, clashes, aborted work or repeated site visits.
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.
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TYPICAL PROJECTS AND APPLICATIONS
Measured Surveys for Refurbishment and Retrofit are commonly commissioned for projects such as:
Deep retrofit and energy improvement projects
Office, retail and hospitality refurbishment
School, college and university upgrades
Historic building repair and adaptive reuse
Industrial and warehouse conversion
Projects introducing new structural openings, stairs, lifts or building services
For a broader existing-building package, see Measured Building Surveys. Related AMS Surveys services can be coordinated where the project also requires design, condition or heritage input.
COMMON OUTPUTS PROVIDED
Depending on the agreed scope, AMS Surveys can provide:
Floor plans, elevations and sections
Point cloud datasets
Revit or BIM existing-condition models
Roof and reflected ceiling plans where needed
Levels and survey control relevant to the design brief
Detailed capture of areas where new work interfaces with existing construction
Related services and guidance: Measured Building Surveys, Scan to BIM Surveys, Commercial Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, Building Project Management.
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.
RELATED GEOMATICS SERVICES
Measured building surveys can be tailored to the information, accuracy and outputs required for your project. Depending on the scope, AMS SURVEYS can combine laser scanning, point cloud capture, CAD drawings, BIM modelling and other survey outputs within a coordinated instruction.
Explore related services:
3D Laser Scanning Surveys
High-accuracy digital capture of existing buildings and structures for design, refurbishment and documentation.
Point Cloud Surveys
Detailed three-dimensional survey data that can be used directly by design teams or developed into CAD and BIM outputs.
Scan to CAD Surveys
Convert measured survey and laser scan data into accurate 2D floor plans, elevations, sections and other DWG drawings.
Scan to BIM Surveys
Existing buildings captured and developed into intelligent Revit and BIM models for design, coordination and asset management.
As-Built Surveys
Accurate records of existing or completed construction for design verification, handover and future alterations.
Topographical Surveys
Detailed surveys of sites, levels, boundaries, structures and external features to support planning, design and development.
Need help defining the survey specification?
Tell us what you are designing, altering or documenting and we can advise on the appropriate level of survey detail, accuracy and deliverables.
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 MEASURED SURVEYS FOR REFURBISHMENT AND RETROFIT
Existing buildings rarely match old record drawings exactly. Alterations, settlement, replacement finishes and undocumented work can change dimensions over time. Retrofit projects are particularly sensitive to this because new components and services often need to fit within tight existing constraints. A measured survey reduces assumptions before design proceeds. AMS Surveys can also coordinate building condition, structural, heritage and project-management advice, which is useful where refurbishment decisions depend on both geometry and the condition of the existing fabric.
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