Red Laser is a London-based measured survey company delivering building surveys, topographic surveys, heritage surveys and drone surveys across the UK. You receive a single coordinated dataset from one team — captured using Leica RTC360 scanners to ±1mm accuracy, processed in-house and issued in agreed formats. Reliable data, delivered on time. Quote within 24 hours.
Measured surveys — sometimes called measurement surveys — are surveys of existing structures and land that produce accurate dimensional records, used as the data foundation for design, planning, construction and building management.
The term covers several distinct survey types, each suited to a different project requirement. A measured building survey captures the interior and exterior dimensions of an existing building. A topographic survey records the physical features of a site — levels, boundaries, vegetation and structures. A heritage survey documents listed buildings and conservation area structures using non-contact methods. Each produces different deliverables and serves a different project purpose.
Red Laser delivers all of these — often on the same project — giving you one delivery programme and one team to deal with.
The RICS sets the governing standard for measured surveys of land, buildings and utilities in the UK. All Red Laser surveys are carried out in compliance with the relevant RICS specification for the survey type.
Most projects need more than one survey, but using multiple companies increases risk. The accuracy of your design, planning application, or construction depends on the quality of the survey data.
Red Laser is a London-based surveying company offering a full range of measured survey services — giving you one point of contact, one delivery programme, and reliable data.
Accurate survey data from one team reduces the risk of redesign, delays, and conflicting information.
A precise record of an existing building's dimensions, layout and features — floor plans, elevations, sections, Revit models and point clouds. The essential starting point for refurbishment, fit-out design, planning applications and BIM coordination.
Accurate mapping of a site's physical features — levels, contours, boundaries, vegetation, drainage and existing structures. Required for planning applications, development feasibility and infrastructure design.
Aerial data capture for hard-to-access areas — roofs, large external façades, complex sites and areas where ground-based access is restricted. High-resolution imagery and photogrammetric data.
Specialist measured survey of listed buildings, churches and conservation area structures using non-contact laser scanning and photogrammetry. No damage to fabric. Full dimensional accuracy.
Floor area calculations to RICS Code of Measuring Practice — GIA, NIA, GEA and NLA. If your solicitor, agent or planning authority needs verified area figures, this is the survey that produces them.
Precise determination and recording of property boundaries — for land registration, dispute resolution and development planning. Where boundaries matter, they need to be measured, not assumed.
All surveys use 3D laser scanning where it is the most appropriate method for the project — delivering ±1mm accuracy across buildings and sites of all types and sizes.
Red Laser is a survey company based in the UK — headquartered in London at 23 Sussex Street, SW1V 4RR — and delivers the full range of measured survey services nationwide. Few UK surveying companies deliver this full range of measured surveys from a single in-house team. Red Laser does. Our surveyors cover projects across all London boroughs and beyond — and regularly work throughout the UK in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and further afield.
For projects outside London, site programme and travel are confirmed at quote stage. No hidden costs.
A measured building survey captures the interior and exterior dimensions of an existing building — producing floor plans, elevations, sections and 3D models. A topographic survey records a site’s physical features — levels, boundaries, contours, drainage and structures — and is primarily used for land and site planning. Many projects require both. We regularly deliver them together with one team and one delivery programme, so the data is consistent and there are no gaps between the building survey and the site survey.
It depends on what the planning application covers. An extension or change of use to an existing building requires a measured building survey — accurate existing drawings of the building. A new development on an existing site requires a topographic survey — accurate site levels, boundaries and features. If both apply to your project, we can deliver both in a single site visit. When you contact Red Laser, we review your project requirements and confirm the right survey — usually on the same call.
Yes. We regularly combine survey types on the same project — measured building survey and topographic survey is the most common combination. Both are delivered with one team and one delivery programme — so the data is consistent and there are no gaps between the building and site surveys. Combined surveys are scoped and priced at quote stage.
Contact Red Laser with your project details — building or site address, the scope you need, deliverables required and your programme. We review the requirements and issue a detailed, itemised quote — scope, format and delivery programme all included. Nothing starts without your approval.
Yes. Red Laser is based in London and delivers measured surveys nationwide. Our team regularly works in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and across the UK. Travel and site programme for projects outside London are confirmed at quote stage with no hidden costs.
