Floor Plans & Surveys

2D documentation of an existing building sets out, through standardised plans, the real condition of a structure: dimensioned plans, sections, elevations and a survey of current condition. This service addresses regulatory submissions, property management needs, and the preparation of an as-built file ahead of renovation works. It does not involve producing a digital model or raw on-site data capture: it covers the finished 2D plans, ready for submission or day-to-day use.

How the Engagement Unfolds

The engagement follows a structured sequence. It begins with the collection of data on the existing building, needed to describe the structure faithfully as it currently stands. This data is then refined into workable 2D plans, with an accurate transfer of the conditions observed on site. Dimensioning follows, together with the production of the sections and elevations needed to understand the building. Each document is then checked against graphic representation standards and current submission requirements, before the finalised set of plans is delivered.

What You Receive

The deliverable is a set of standardised 2D plans: dimensioned plans by level, sections, elevations and the survey of current condition of the documented building. These documents follow the graphic conventions expected for regulatory or management use: consistent scales, legible dimensioning, and a legend and title block in line with current practice. Files are delivered in common exchange formats, suited to an administrative submission as much as to integration into a building management file. The content of each plan reflects the condition observed at the time of the engagement, without anticipating future changes.

When You Need This

This documentation applies in several contexts. It is required for a regulatory submission, where a permit or authorisation calls for compliant plans of the existing building. It also supports property management and operations, when a manager needs a reliable set of plans for day-to-day activity. Finally, it forms the as-built file that precedes renovation works, an essential starting point before any intervention on an already built structure. In each of these cases, how closely the plan matches the real condition of the building determines the validity of its use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these plans be used directly for a permit submission? Yes, provided the relevant administrative body accepts the formats and scales supplied; the representation conventions applied follow current practice for this type of file. Does the building need to be vacant for a survey to be produced? No, data collection adapts to how the site is occupied and to the access available. How does this differ from a construction execution file? This service documents the existing building as it stands; it does not produce the execution drawings used to carry out works, which fall under a separate service.