Measured building surveys guides
Practical guides and free tools on measured building surveys, written by the surveyors who do the work.
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- CalculatorFeet and inches converter toolFree calculator to convert feet and inches into millimetres, centimetres and metres, plus how to do the conversion by hand.
- GuideGoodbye AutoCAD: why we are moving to BricsCADThinking of switching from AutoCAD? The four main reasons THS Concepts moved to BricsCAD, from cost to flexibility.
- GuideHow much does a measured survey cost in 2026?How much a measured building survey costs in the UK in 2026, what affects the price, and how to get an accurate quote.
- CalculatorHow to calculate brick and block quantities in a wallFree calculators to work out how many bricks you need for a wall, or the size of an existing wall from its brick count. Common UK brick sizes listed.
- CalculatorHow to calculate brick mortar mixFree online calculator for mortar mixes in brick and block walls. Work out the sand and cement you need for your wall.
- CalculatorHow to calculate U-values with our free online toolFree U-value calculator and short guide to get a quick U-value for a wall, roof or floor build-up. Online, no downloads.
- GuideHow to find floor plans of my house in the UKEffective ways to find the floor plans of your house in the UK, from planning portals and estate agent listings to measuring it yourself.
- GuideHow to measure a buildingA complete guide to measuring a building yourself with simple tools such as tape measures and laser measures, from rooms to elevations.
- GuideMeasured survey example drawingsExamples of measured survey drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections and reflected ceiling plans, and when each one is needed.
- CalculatorStair calculator to work out run and rise lengths, free online toolFree stair calculator to work out rise and going for straight stairs and check them against Approved Document K. Plus how to calculate it yourself.
- GuideUnderstanding NIA and GIA: a comprehensive guideThe differences between Net Internal Area (NIA) and Gross Internal Area (GIA): definitions, inclusions, exclusions and uses.
- GuideWhat is a measured survey? 2026 guideWhat a measured building survey is, how it is carried out, the drawings you get and why it matters before any design work starts.
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