Usually undertaken as part of a measured building survey, an elevation survey provides you with a detailed drawing of the outside of the building or structure, correct to size and labelled appropriately. Elevation surveys are most commonly used in the planning and development phase of a structure, but they are also used during refurbishment projects or if any unforeseen circumstances occur on-site.
Right to light elevation survey
In the UK, there are strict rules regarding how much natural light is let into a room. In a commercial building, half the room should be lit by natural light and in your home, just over half the room should be lit. Sometimes, new building proposals might not meet the right to light laws, as their elevation would cause existing structures to fall into the shade. An elevation survey can be used to collect the data needed to undertake a full right to light survey. This will usually be a 2D site plan and elevation survey of any existing buildings and structures, and photographic records of buildings and structures. The data from the survey will be imported into right to light software packages for accuracy.
Building refurbishment elevation survey
For a successful refurbishment project, the existing structure should be measured and surveyed comprehensively by an elevation study.
This is particularly important if the refurbishment taking place is an exterior survey, such as those involving the replacement of structural features, facade, and cladding. An elevation survey can be used to provide a map of the structural facade using 3D laser scanning.
Record drawings elevation survey
As building construction projects progress, changes often occur due to unforeseen on-site circumstances. Whether minor or major, these changes must be recorded. The client will often ask for record (as-built) drawings to document what has actually been built. An elevation survey is used to produce an accurate record drawing of the exterior of a structure. This final drawing can be compared to the planning drawings to document any changes.
Elevation surveys help to future-proof your structure and at Lucion, our bespoke elevation survey services can unlock the full potential of your project. Contact us here or on 0345 5040 303 to discuss your project with our elevation surveyors.
