Architectural Surveys

Before starting any home renovations, your surveyor will carry out a survey on the property. This is the first step in the journey towards making any structural changes to your property and one of the most important, as it offers an overview to the quality of both the property and land. At Go Plans we pride ourselves on ensuring that every detail of your project site is accounted for in the planning and design phases, making sure you’re fully informed.

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What is An Architectural Survey?

Architectural surveys are a fundamental part of the planning process. Surveys offer a detailed insight into the property structure and contribute greatly to making a fully-informed decision prior to construction. The survey itself involves examining the property and boundaries whilst taking measurements of the physical dimensions.

Key Points Within An Architectural Survey:

• Accurate measuring of a site and mapping of site boundaries.

• Description of existing structures and drainage details where possible.

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What Are The Benefits Of A Survey?

Precision: Choosing to do a survey means adding a layer of precision. Not only do surveyors work with cutting-edge equipment, their experience can ensure a greater degree of accuracy.

Increased Design Options: By carrying out a survey, you may find that your design options increase. The process can highlight key areas that you may not have considered, the various options will be presented by your architect post-survey.

The Go Plans Survey Process

At Go Plans, we ensure a smooth and efficient survey process from start to finish. Below is how it would look as part of your construction or alterations journey:

Stage 1: Initial Property Survey

A surveyor will visit your property and carry out the architectural survey including the structural details.

Stage 2: Design Proposal

Based on the survey results and your initial design brief and inspiration images, we’ll then create a design that will be perfect for you.

Stage 3: Initial Property Survey

The next step is obtaining planning permission which we have a wealth of experience with. Our expertise in this area means that we have a 96% pass rate, meaning you can make a start right away.

How Long Does A Survey With Go Plans Take?

The length of a survey depends entirely on the size of the site and any complex issues that may arise during the process. We understand that once you have decided to start renovating a home it’s important to move quickly, so we aim to complete surveys efficiently but without compromising the accuracy of the process. After your initial quote, we will discuss the details with you before offering a personalised timeline based on your needs and requirements.

On average, with Go Plans it takes around 4 weeks from starting to the survey to reaching the planning stage, which is significantly faster than alternative architectural firms.

To get started, use our handy quote tool to see how much it might cost.

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Using Go Plans For Your Survey?

At Go Plans, we love to help people create their dream homes. Our team prefers to work with you from the beginning to completion of a project and help every step of the way.

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Created by two senior managers of a leading UK architecture firm, Go Plans is a culmination of over 15 years within the industry.

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We have successfully completed over 2000 projects across England. You can view some of these here.

Go plans did an excellent job and were very helpful and efficient. They came to measure up our house to create 'existing' drawings. Their architect then helped us develop our proposals and created drawings and 3d images. After go plans secured planning permission, they also advised on building regulations matters and prepared and supported that application.

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   Fatima El-ghardouf 
 2024-04-15
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with oliver and his team, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed by their creativity, attention to detail, and overall professionalism. This designer's ability to blend functionality with aesthetic appeal in their architectural designs is truly remarkable
  
 
       
   Stuart 
 2024-03-27
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Over the past few years my partner and I have been talking about extending onto our lounge and turning it into a dining area, as well as a place to perform our music to friends and family.
We didn’t know where to start and found it very daunting, so a friend suggested finding project management which made total sense.

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To sum it up so far, I am extremely happy as they really do cover absolutely everything and each team member I have spoken to is friendly, professional and very good at their job.

I look forward to continuing the project with Go Plans as I know I am in very good hands.
  
 
       
   Matt Arnold 
 2024-01-30
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Go Plans made our lives so much less stressful during the early stages of our single storey wraparound extension. They did all of the architectural plans, structural engineering/building regulation plans for our contractors and also dealt with building control matters. Meeting with their team in person and via Zoom was stress free, flexible and really put us at ease. They were also competitively priced. Would recommend and use them again on a build in future.
  
 
       
   Ryan 
 2024-01-30
 
 
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   Bill and Abby 
 2024-01-30
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Go Plans to prepare our planning application, building regulations and structural engineering plans for our extension project. They did an excellent job and were very helpful and efficient.

They came to measure up our house to create 'existing' drawings. Their architect then helped us develop our proposals and created drawings and 3D images. After Go Plans secured planning permission, they also advised on building regulations matters and prepared and supported that application.

We would recommend.
  
 
       
   Fredrik Hjelmare 
 2024-01-29
 
 
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   Miss Potts 
 2024-01-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Go plans drew up my loft  conversion and helped me with getting planning permission for the loft conversion. They can support with whole process from drawing plans to securing the builders for the job. They explained everything well and answered all my questions, which there were lots of as this was my first time. I would recommend.
  
 
       
   Jessica Jerrome 
 2023-10-12
 
 
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   Angus E 
 2023-07-24
 
 
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 2023-06-08
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had a fantastic experience with Karim as the structural engineer. He is very knowledgeable, personable and happy to help with anything and everything. He has guided me on my build and I couldn't have done it without him. Any project would be better off with him on it!