Residential Measured Building Survey & Existing Drawings – Streatham, London

Streatham, South London
June 2025

Residential Measured Building Survey & Existing Drawings – Streatham, London
Streatham, South London

Results at a Glance

Completed a measured survey with internal access captured for the planning brief.

Issued a draft drawings pack for review before finalising.

Delivered final drawing outputs in DWG and PDF formats.

Provided a full visual record of existing conditions with site photographs (and video where applicable).

The Challenge

The client needed a measured survey and existing drawings to support a loft conversion and side garage conversion into additional habitable accommodation. Access had to be coordinated via an estate agent because the purchaser had not yet completed the purchase, and the current occupiers initially refused entry until contracts were exchanged.

There were also appointment changes around bank holidays and availability, which created uncertainty on site. During the eventual visit, there was confusion about the survey scope (the occupiers had been told it would be a short external visit), so clear communication and a single point of contact became important to keep expectations aligned.

A key requirement for the wider team was confirming that the survey captured the internal information needed to build a planning-ready package, including loft access arrangements (ladder requirements where access was limited).

Our Solution

PlanCraftDaily coordinated survey scheduling with the project lead and the estate agent, confirming attendance windows and on-site contacts for smooth access. The survey was successfully carried out with internal details captured, addressing the critical requirement for producing the client’s planning package.

Following the site visit, the team progressed the drawings through internal quality assurance and then issued a complete draft drawings pack for client review. This structured approach ensured the drawings were checked for consistency and completeness before final handover.

After review, PlanCraftDaily issued the final drawings and related files, providing the CAD (DWG) and PDF drawing set alongside a supporting photographic record of existing conditions.

What We Delivered

Measured survey of the property (internal details captured)

Draft existing drawings pack issued for review

Final existing/as-built drawings in CAD (DWG)

Final existing/as-built drawings in PDF format

Site photographs supporting the drawing set

Video walkthrough files (where provided within the project handover)

Outputs Delivered

DWG

PDF

The Process

Agreeing Scope, Fee and Friday Access

Confirmed the survey purpose and required outputs to support a loft conversion and side garage conversion planning brief. Agreed coordination approach due to third-party access constraints via the estate agent and clarified key on-site needs, including loft access and the importance of capturing internal information.

On-Site Survey

Arranged an appointment window and confirmed the on-site contact, with the estate agent kept informed of arrival timing. Managed date changes around availability and holidays and aligned expectations on survey duration and scope to reduce the risk of misunderstandings during the visit.

Cross-Checking Before Leaving

Completed the survey visit and captured the internal details required for the planning package. Where loft access was uncertain, arrangements were confirmed in advance so the surveyor could prepare appropriately. Any on-site confusion about scope was flagged promptly for resolution with stakeholders.

Turning Survey into Plans and Elevations

Converted survey notes into a coordinated drawing set and moved into an internal quality assurance phase. The QA review focused on completeness and consistency across drawings before issuing a draft pack, helping ensure the output aligned with the client’s expectations and downstream planning needs.

Draft Review and Final Handover

Issued the draft drawings pack for review, then finalised the drawing set and delivered the agreed outputs. Final handover included CAD (DWG) files, PDFs, and supporting site imagery so the wider team could proceed with design development and preparation of the planning submission materials.

Project Metrics

April 2025 (scheduled around mid-April)

Survey scheduling window

Loft conversion + side garage conversion (into habitable accommodation)

Primary project purpose

Estate agent + on-site client contact (access managed via third parties)

Stakeholder coordination

DWG + PDF drawings, site photographs (and video where included)

Deliverable formats

Results & Impact

The client received a clear set of existing/as-built drawings based on a completed measured survey, suitable for progressing design and planning work for a loft conversion and side garage conversion. The handover included DWG and PDF drawings and supporting site imagery, with coordination handled through the estate agent and on-site contact to ensure the required internal information was captured.