Measured Building Survey
& Property Survey for Extension Projects

Need Accurate Existing Drawings Before You Begin?

A measured building survey gives your project a reliable starting point, helping designers, planners and contractors work from accurate existing information.

Architectural Vista Designs carries out measured surveys and prepares existing drawings for extensions, conversions, alterations and planning applications.

Accurate survey information helps reduce uncertainty before design work begins and gives the next stages a clearer foundation.

Discuss Your Measured Survey

What We Can Help You With

Reliable existing drawings for homeowners and property owners preparing for design or planning work.

Measured Surveys

Site measurements captured to support accurate existing plans and elevations.

Existing Drawings

Clear existing layouts and property information prepared for design and application work.

Project Foundations

A dependable base for extensions, conversions and building regulation drawings.

Why Accurate Surveys Matter

Good design work depends on good information. If the existing building is not recorded accurately, the proposed drawings and later technical decisions can be harder to rely on.

Measured surveys help clarify the size, layout and key features of the property before design proposals are developed.

Existing plans and elevations for design work
Survey information for planning and technical drawings
A clearer starting point for extensions and conversions

What Makes a Measured Survey Useful?

The survey should capture the information needed for the project stage and likely next steps.

Existing Layout

Rooms, walls, openings and key dimensions provide the basis for design work.

External Form

Elevations, roof form and visible features help explain the existing building.

Site Context

Important site relationships, boundaries and levels may affect the proposal.

Drawing Accuracy

Clear drawings reduce uncertainty before planning or technical work begins.

A Clear, Simple Process

The survey stage is kept straightforward, from booking through to existing drawings.

01. Consultation

We confirm the property, project type and drawing requirements.

02. Site Visit

Measurements and relevant property information are captured on site.

03. Drawings

Existing plans, elevations or related drawings are prepared as needed.

04. Next Steps

You receive the survey drawings ready for design, planning or technical work.

Why Choose Architectural Vista Designs

Accurate existing information helps every later project stage run more smoothly.

20+ Years of Expertise

Residential design and home improvement experience across a wide range of domestic schemes.

800+ Projects Delivered

A proven track record across extensions, conversions, planning and technical drawings.

Straightforward Advice

Clear guidance on feasibility, planning routes and realistic next steps before you commit.

End-to-End Support

Support from early concept through to the drawings needed for the next stage.

Local Knowledge

Experience across Leicestershire, Warwickshire and surrounding planning contexts.

Practical Home Design

Designs focused on how the home will work for the people living in it.

What Clients Say

Mark has been absolutely brilliant in what we asked him to do for us. His attention to detail and patience when we made changes was outstanding. Communication was excellent all the way through. Great value for money, would highly recommend his services and will be keeping his details for the future.

Andy Bean

Mark offers a complete service for the process of design to planning approval and beyond. He is a decent bloke , a good competent designer and very practical. His rates are reasonable and his work to a high standard. He has completed a house design with all the approvals for us and we are pleased with the outcome. Use him he is good which is rare these days !! Good luck Mark

steve wooldridge

Mark was brilliant from start to finish, I was struggling and had some delays and curve balls thrown my way but I gave mark a ring he came out the next day!!! 😲😃 and was brilliant explained everything and dealt with all the paperwork and things that im not good at supplied drawings and was always there if I had any questions!!!

Top work mark!!!

Jordan Pratt

Mark has helped me secure two separate Planning Permissions, both achieved first-time without issues – a real pro at what’s required. He’s always on-hand to deal with the inevitable matters that can arise once the build gets underway, and has great contacts and resources to get tasks completed well. Altogether everything one needs in the building and development game. Thank you Mark at Architectural Vista Designs

Andy McGarrick

Mark and his team did the two planning applications for our pharmacy refurbishment located in a conservation area in London. Mark was very responsive and managed to obtain the decision we required from the council.

Mahyar Saremi

Mark was fantastic throughout the process and we would highly recommend him! He is very knowledgeable and his communication levels are fantastic, kept us updated all the way through a successful planning application!

Dee popat

Mark was a massive help throughout the process, he delt with every aspect swiftly along with giving us the peace of mind that everything was being done efficiently and correctly. I couldn’t fault him from start to finish and always kept us up to date with the process. Highly recommend!

Chris Wood

We contacted Mark from a friend’s recommendation. What a pleasure to deal with. From start to finish. Mark was polite and helped us with every aspect of planning and design and always had time to listen to us . We never felt in the dark and costs were always exactly as quoted . Would highly recommend

Ashley Jones

Very professional pricing high quality detailed plans. Provided second to none advice and support with both structural engineers drawings and build over plans for Severn Trent. Recommended Quadrant building inspectors and supported the build to certificate of completion.

Steve Lewin

I would highly recommend Mark.

I was out of my depth with what should have been a very simply planning application, My attempt at this was declined. So, my search begun to seek professional help, with one phone call I was put at ease. Mark took control and explained things in simple terms. He visited and submitted drawings along with whatever else was needed in a very timely and efficient manner.

I am very happy to now be able to continue with our alterations to our outside space with an accepted planning application now confirmed. Thank you Mark

Maria Peploe

Selected Projects & Case Studies

New Build House Design in Earl Shilton

View this new build 4 bedroom family house project in Earl Shilton, with architectural design, planning support, landscaping and detailed design by Architectural Vistadesigns.

New Build Dwellings in Allesley, Coventry | Browns Lane Project

Explore this Browns Lane, Allesley project involving the design and planning approval of two new build dwellings in Coventry, including landscaping and detailed design.

Railway Inn, Sileby | Public House Conversion & New Build Project

Explore the Railway Inn, Sileby project involving public house conversion, new build dwellings, planning submission and landscaping for a constrained town centre site.

View Previous Work

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Measured Survey FAQs

A measured building survey records the existing layout, dimensions, and key physical details of a property so accurate drawings can be produced. These drawings are often used as the starting point for extension design, planning applications, loft conversions, and building regulations work.

In most cases, yes. A property survey for extension projects helps ensure the design is based on accurate existing information rather than estimates or outdated plans. This can make the design process more reliable and help reduce issues later on.

A measured survey commonly includes existing floor plans and may also include elevations and other key information depending on the type of project. The exact scope depends on what is needed for the next design, planning, or technical stage.

Measured building surveys give architects and designers accurate base information to work from. Without reliable existing drawings, extension plans, loft conversion layouts, and technical packages are more likely to involve assumptions that can cause problems later.

Estate agent floorplans are rarely accurate enough for design, planning, or building regulations purposes. They are usually produced for marketing rather than technical use, so a proper measured survey is generally the better starting point for any serious project.

The time required depends on the size and complexity of the property and the level of detail needed. Smaller residential surveys may be relatively straightforward, while larger or more complex properties can take longer to survey and draw up properly.

In many cases, yes. Accurate existing drawings can make planning drawings more reliable and help ensure the proposal reflects the property correctly. Starting with a measured survey often creates a smoother route into the planning stage.

Yes. Measured surveys are often used as the base information for loft conversion design, building regulations drawings, and other technical packages. They help provide the accuracy needed for the later stages of the project.