As-Built Surveys for Handover and Project Records

Accurate as-built surveys for completed buildings, sites, external works and infrastructure records. Our surveyors capture what has been built and deliver clear as-built plans in CAD, PDF, point cloud or Revit-ready formats based on your project requirements.

Get reliable survey information for handover, project records and future building or site work.

Keep Accurate Records of What Was Actually Built

Design drawings do not always reflect the final condition of a completed project. Site changes, adjusted levels, drainage alterations and external works can leave project teams with incomplete or outdated handover information. An as-built survey records the completed condition of a building, site or external works, helping your team create accurate project records for handover, maintenance and future alterations.

Common Handover Challenges

Outdated final drawings
Unrecorded site changes
Missing external works records
Incomplete handover information

Reliable As-Built Survey Data

Accurate as-built plans
Final positions and levels captured
Visible site features documented
Reliable records for future use

When is an As-Built Survey Required?

An as-built survey is usually carried out at the end of a project, once construction, groundworks or alterations are complete. It records what was actually built rather than what was designed.

You may need one when:

Completed works must be recorded before handover or adoption
Design drawings no longer match what was constructed on site
Finished levels, drainage or external works need recording for building control
A refurbishment or extension is planned on a completed site
Accurate records are needed for maintenance and asset management

As-built surveys are also known as as-constructed surveys or as-built records. The terms describe the same thing: a survey of the completed condition.

As-Built Survey Data Based on Your Project Scope

Completed Building Layouts

Building Footprints

Finished Floor Levels

External Works

Roads, Kerbs and Footpaths

Drainage Features and Manholes

Completed Landscape Features

Site Boundaries and Levels

Visible Utilities and Service Feature

Retaining Walls and Structure

Choose the Right Level of Detail for your Project

Building As-Built Survey

Best for completed buildings, extensions, refurbishments & internal layout records. Delivered as as-built floor plans in CAD & PDF.

- Internal layouts
- Room dimensions
- Floor levels
- Openings
- Stair positions
- Building footprint
- CAD and PDF drawings

External Works As-Built Survey

Best for completed site works, access roads, car parks, paths and landscaping.

Finished ground levels
Roads and kerbs
Paths and ramps
Retaining walls
Boundaries
Site features
Updated site plans

Drainage and Utility As-Built Records

Best for completed drainage, manholes and visible service features.

Manhole positions
Cover levels
Visible drainage features
Service routes where recordable
Utility surface features
CAD and PDF outputs

Not sure what needs to be recorded?

Send us the project details and we’ll help you define the right as-built survey scope.

How We Deliver Your As-Built Survey

1. Project Brief

You send us the site location, completed works information, required outputs and deadline.

2. Scope Confirmation

We confirm the areas to be recorded, required detail, file formats and site access requirements.

3. Site Survey

Our surveyors capture the completed building, site or external works based on the agreed scope.

4. Drawing or Model Production

The survey information is processed into as-built drawings, plans, point cloud data or digital outputs.

5. Delivery and Support

You receive the agreed files for handover, project records or future use, with support available if your team needs clarification.

The Survey2Plan Advantage

20+ Years of Project Experience
Clear Scope Before Survey
As-Built CAD Drawings
Buildings, Sites and External Works
CAD, PDF, Point Cloud and Revit Options
Handover-Friendly Outputs
Up to 10 Post-Delivery Revisions
Transparent Pricing
Clear Communication

Need Accurate As-Built Records for Handover?

Tell us what has been completed and what information you need recorded. We’ll help you confirm the right survey scope and deliverables.

As-Built Surveys for Construction, Handover and Asset Teams

Main Contractors
Civil and Groundworks Contractors
Developers
Project Managers

Architects and Engineers

Case Studies

Building the future of the construction industry, one project at a time.

Point Cloud to Revit Model

Commercial Building
Birmingham

Measured Building Survey

Mix-Use Development 
Manchester

Scan to BIM

Public Building 
Stockport

Scan-to-BIM Model

Residential Property
East London

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an as-built survey?

An as-built survey records the completed condition of a building, site or external works after construction, installation or alteration.

When do I need an as-built survey?

You may need an as-built survey when completed works need to be recorded for handover, record drawings, maintenance, future design work or asset management.

What can be recorded in an as-built survey?

An as-built survey can record completed building layouts, footprints, finished levels, external works, drainage features, site boundaries, roads, kerbs, paths and visible service features.

Can an as-built survey include site levels and drainage?

Yes. Alongside building records, we can capture finished ground levels, roads, kerbs and drainage features. Where a full site record is needed, an as-built survey is often combined with a topographical survey.

What is the difference between as-built and as-constructed?

There is no practical difference. “As-constructed” is more common in civil engineering and highways work, while “as-built” is more common in building projects. Both record the completed condition.

Is an as-built survey the same as a measured building survey?

No. A measured building survey usually records an existing building before design work starts. An as-built survey records what has been completed after construction or alteration.

Does an as-built survey certify construction quality?

No. An as-built survey records completed works. It does not certify construction quality, approve workmanship or replace statutory inspections.

What file formats can you provide?

We can provide CAD, PDF, point cloud, Revit or BIM-ready outputs depending on the agreed project scope.

Can you provide CAD drawings for handover?

Yes. We can prepare as-built CAD drawings and PDF plans for handover packs and project records.

Can you provide Revit or BIM-ready outputs?

Yes. Revit or BIM-ready outputs can be provided where required by the project scope.

How long does an as-built survey take?

Timescales depend on the site size, access, level of detail and required outputs. We confirm the expected programme before work begins.

What affects the cost of an as-built survey?

The cost depends on the survey area, completed works to be recorded, required detail, site access, file formats and delivery deadline.

Do you provide as-built surveys across the UK?

Yes. Survey2Plan supports as-built survey projects across the whole UK.

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