As-existing architectural drawings showing your property exactly as it stands today. The essential starting point for planning applications, renovations, and design work.
Accurate floor plans, elevations, and sections—delivered in CAD for your architect to work with directly.
Existing drawings (also called as-built or as-existing drawings) are architectural plans that document a property exactly as it currently exists. Created from careful on-site measurement, they show floor layouts, elevations, sections, and site context—everything needed as a baseline for design and planning work.
Planning applications for extensions
Renovation and refurbishment projects
Design work by architects
Building regulations submissions
Why measure on-site? Many properties have been altered over the years—extensions, removed walls, converted lofts. Old drawings often don’t reflect reality. Our measured survey captures what actually exists, preventing costly surprises during construction.
Floor plans at each level
External elevations (all faces)
Section drawings as required
Site plan showing property boundaries
Location plan for planning
CAD files (DWG) for architects
PDF set for review and printing
Revisions based on feedback
Existing drawings, also called as-built or as-existing drawings, document a property exactly as it currently stands. They show floor plans, elevations, sections, and site plans based on accurate measurements. These drawings serve as the baseline for any design, renovation, or planning work.
Existing drawings are essential for planning applications, building regulations, renovation projects, and design work. Architects, engineers, and builders need accurate baseline drawings to design extensions, alterations, and refurbishments. They prevent costly surprises during construction by showing exactly what exists.
Pricing starts from £400 for a typical residential property. Costs depend on property size, number of floors, complexity, and what’s required (floor plans only vs full set with elevations and sections). We provide a detailed quote after understanding your specific project.
A typical set includes floor plans at each level, elevations of each external face, sections through key areas, a site plan, and a location plan. We tailor the package to your needs—some projects only need floor plans, while others need the complete set for planning.
Standard turnaround is 3-5 working days from the site survey. Larger or more complex properties may take 5-7 days. We offer priority service for urgent planning deadlines.
Yes, we deliver editable CAD files (DWG format) that architects and designers can import directly into their software. We can also accommodate specific layer naming conventions or drawing standards if your architect has preferences.
Yes, we have extensive experience with Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian properties, as well as listed buildings. We understand the quirks of period construction—uneven floors, irregular walls, and features that need careful documentation.
That’s exactly why we measure on site rather than relying on old drawings. We capture the property as it exists now, including any extensions, conversions, or alterations that may not be documented elsewhere.
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