FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In this section, we try to answer the typical questions we’re asked about our company and the services we provide.
We provide land and measured building surveys plus surveying services such as setting out, Land Registry compliant drawings, monitoring surveys and CAD draughting.
Our office is open 9am – 5pm (GMT) Monday to Friday. Our number is 020 8935 5160. Outside these hours, we are contactable via email ([email protected]) and our online contact form. We’ll respond as soon as we can.
We have worked as far away as Liberia in West Africa. However, 99% of our work is undertaken in London and the South East. This includes counties such as Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Suffolk, Surrey and Sussex. If you are outside of these areas we are more than happy to provide you with a quote.
We can produce a wide range of drawings based on your survey, these include:
Detailed plans – Do you need certain areas mapped out more in more detail than others?
Elevations – We can provide elevation views of buildings if required.
Sections – Let us know where you want to see a section cut!
Once your survey has been completed we shall return to the office to begin the task of processing the data and producing your drawings. Once ready we shall send the following items:
- AutoCAD DWG File Easy to manipulate format
- PDF Drawings Usually in printer-friendly A3 / A4 format
- Site Photos The photos we took whilst surveying
No problem at all. If you follow the link below you will see an example PDF report from a previous job we have undertaken. We have also attached an example graph showing the movement on one point. For privacy reasons, we have had to take the job name details off of the report.
- Monitoring survey report outlining movement since the start of the project & since the last reading.
- Monitoring graphs to easily visualise horizontal and vertical movement over time.
- Photographs showing any visible signs of cracks (please request).
We can supply you with a monitoring survey proposal which outlines elements such as where targets can be positioned etc. We do advise that you speak to a Building Surveyor who can verify or set out the monitoring survey requirements.
Typically we fix 25 x 25 mm reflective tape targets to walls using epoxy glue. The reason being is that the targets have to be very secure to allow the subsequent surveys to be undertaken as accurately as possible. We ttry and place all targets away from locations where they can be peeled off and in areas where paintwork damage can be reduced.
If we need to fix prisms then this usually requires a little more work as we may need to drill into existing walls to fix and resin them in.
At THS Concepts we provide our surveyors with a method statement on how the work should be undertaken combined with a risk assessment outlining potential dangers on site and how these can be mitigated. If you need these supplied for your project then please let us know so as we can send before we arrive.
We fully understand the need to observe good health and safety practices for our staff and the people we work with. If requested we can provide full health and safety documentation for the work we undertake including method statements, risk assessments, COSHH etc.
We have worked as far away as Liberia in West Africa. However, 99% of our work is undertaken in London and the South East. This includes counties such as Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Suffolk, Surrey and Sussex.
If you are outside of these areas we are more than happy to provide you with a quote. Read more about the areas we cover.
We can produce a wide range of drawings based on your survey. These include:
- Floor Plans
- Sections
- Elevations
- Roof Plans
- Site Plans
- Internal Elevations
- Reflected Ceiling Plans
Our typical lead-in times for surveys are 5 – 15 working days (on average, we get to your site within 7 days of your initial enquiry). Each job has a different turnaround time for completing drawings; a full set of measured survey drawings typically takes 3 – 6 working days, while some basic CAD draughting services can be turned around the same day. Typically we return monitoring survey reports within 24 hours of undertaking the monitoring survey; if requested we can usually get results back sooner.
If you are really pushed for time then please let us know and we shall see what we can do for you!
Once your survey has been completed we shall return to the office to begin the task of processing the data and producing your drawings. Once ready we shall send the following items:
- AutoCAD DWG File Easy to manipulate format
- PDF Drawings Usually in printer-friendly A3 / A4 format
- Site Photos The photos we took whilst surveying
We provide our drawings in AutoCAD 2014 DWG format. If you need your drawings in any other format then please let us know.
No. We specialise in services relating to measurement and geometrics, not inspections, valuations or condition reports. Read more about building surveys on the RICS official site.
Cost depends on the job. We offer fixed-price quotes based on an estimation of the time required for your job, emailed to you as a formal PDF document including our terms and conditions, a suggested survey date and expected completion of the drawings. We aim to provide a price within 24 hours of enquiry.
We email you and your designer PDF drawings plus a DWG CAD file, which is essential for producing proposed designs and extracting key data. If you have specific file type requirements we’ll do our best to accommodate, and are more than happy to send you drawing examples. We also provide a glossary so you can understand our drawings, symbols and line types.
We have worked on over 1000 surveying-based projects and have an experienced survey team from engineering and architectural backgrounds. We pride ourself on our customer service and our high standards, but don’t just take our word for it: have a look at what our previous clients have said.
Our exemplary customer service, friendly team and excellent communication. We offer a 100% full refund if you are not satisfied with our work (not that anyone has ever needed to ask us for one!). Our experienced, professional team has a mixed background of Civil Engineering and Architectural Design. Learn more about our company here.
We carry £5,000,000 professional indemnity insurance and £1,000,000 public liability insurance, copies of which can be sent upon request.
Sometimes, depending on our availability and staff requirements. If your project requires us to visit on evenings or weekends please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
We work on a variety of project sizes – from simple domestic title plan/boundary surveys to large construction projects. You can learn more about our previous projects by reading our blog.
We use the latest Leica surveying equipment. It’s known for both its reliability and accuracy, which are extremely important in survey work. Our drawings are completed on industry-standard AutoCAD software.
Our office is open 9am – 5pm (GMT) Monday to Friday. Our number is 020 8935 5160. Outside these hours, we are contactable via email ([email protected]) and our online contact form. We’ll respond as soon as we can.
The ‘THS’ in THS Concepts stands for Tom, our founder and director, Harry, the family dog, and Suzie, Tom’s now-wife. You can learn more about THS Concepts on our About page.
Got a question we haven’t answered here?
Let us know a little bit of information about your project and we can provide a fixed price quote with our next available survey date.
If you aren’t sure on what you require, we are happy to provide assistance and talk you through the process. Just give us a call or send us a message.