What are Land Surveys and existing Building Surveys and who carries them out?

A land survey is the process of measuring and mapping an area of land to determine its boundaries, dimensions and features. These surveys are essential for things like planning new developments, ensuring legal property boundaries, or understanding the levels and contours of a site. Surveyors use specialised equipment such as measuring lasers and GPS to gather precise data, which is then used to create detailed maps or plans of a site.

An existing building survey, on the other hand, involves measuring and documenting the structure of a building that’s already in place. This includes recording details like the layout of the walls, levels, heights and key features of the building in a very precise, detailed manner. It’s often done when a property is being renovated or extended and it ensures that accurate and up-to-date information is then readily available for architects, engineers and other professionals to carry out their role.

These types of surveys are carried out by a professional Land Surveyors who are trained in using the necessary equipment and interpreting the data. The surveys are typically provided as computerised drawings and 3D models that can be used as a basis for creating new designs. Land Surveyors play a crucial role in providing reliable information, ensuring that projects are completed smoothly and within legal boundaries.

Being a specialist role, these surveys are not carried out by Quantity Surveyors however an online search of your area should provide you with details of a suitable specialist. Locally to the Midlands we can recommend such Land Surveyors as Bury Associates Limited of Worcester.