What types of surveys are needed before renovating or restoring a historic building?

Heritage restoration projects typically require a combination of specialist survey disciplines, rather than a single survey type.

Depending on the site, surveys may include:

• Measured building surveys for internal layouts and elevations

• 3D laser scanning for complex architectural detail

• Topographical surveys to map external levels, access, and surroundings

• Structural monitoring surveys where movement or settlement is suspected

• Utility mapping to locate underground services without invasive excavation

For developers and consultants working on adaptive reuse projects, having a multidisciplinary surveying partner reduces risk and ensures all survey data aligns across the design and planning process.

Site Surveying Services supports heritage projects from early feasibility through to construction delivery, providing coordinated outputs for architects, planners, engineers and conservation officers.