Precision Surveys for Cardiff Properties
Cardiff is a city where history and modern development meet — from the medieval Cardiff Castle to the waterfront regeneration at Cardiff Bay. A measured building survey provides a highly accurate, scaled record of a property’s layout and features, supporting architects, engineers, developers, and homeowners across South Wales. With these surveys, every existing wall, roofline, and opening is captured in detail, ensuring confident design, planning, and construction.
Deliverables for Cardiff Projects
Terrain Surveys adapts every project to the client’s needs, whether it’s a domestic extension in Roath , a new student accommodation block near Cardiff University , or a commercial redevelopment in the Bay . Deliverables include:
- 2D CAD drawings for floor plans, elevations, and cross-sections
- 3D BIM/Revit models for design teams working in digital workflows
- Point cloud data (E57, RCP, LAS) for highly detailed visualisation
- Scaled outputs provided in DWG and PDF formats
Accuracy & Standards in Cardiff
Using 3D laser scanners and total stations , our measured building surveys can deliver accuracy within ±5 mm , fully aligned with RICS and TSA guidance . This accuracy is particularly important for projects involving listed civic buildings , such as those around Cathays Park, or complex redevelopments at Cardiff Bay.
Why Commission a Measured Survey in Cardiff?
Across Cardiff, measured surveys provide essential data for:
- Planning applications — supporting submissions to Cardiff Council
- Heritage conservation — recording listed properties and historic landmarks
- Commercial redevelopments — for offices, retail, and leisure projects
- Facilities management — across schools, healthcare facilities, and civic buildings
- Domestic projects — helping homeowners get accurate drawings for loft conversions, renovations, or extensions
Credentials You Can Rely On
Since 2004 , Terrain Surveys has been delivering professional measured surveys across the UK. We are:
- ISO 9001:2015 accredited for quality management
- Members of CICES & TSA
- Known for fast turnaround and responsive service
- Trusted by developers, architects, councils, and private clients
Competitive Differentiators
Choosing Terrain Surveys in Cardiff means benefitting from:
- In-depth knowledge of local planning and conservation requirements
- Ability to handle both large-scale commercial projects and small domestic jobs
- Customisable survey packages , from simple CAD plans to complex BIM outputs
- A proven track record of delivering surveys on time and to the highest standards
Client Sectors in Cardiff
Our clients span a wide range of sectors, including:
- Architects designing refurbishments and new builds
- Developers delivering regeneration schemes in Cardiff Bay
- Local authorities responsible for civic and community buildings
- Universities and colleges managing campus redevelopments
- Private homeowners planning building works that require scaled drawings
Revit & BIM Capabilities in Cardiff
With Cardiff’s growing number of regeneration and infrastructure projects, BIM is becoming increasingly important. Terrain Surveys produces Revit models covering LOD0 to LOD4 levels of detail. This enables seamless collaboration for large-scale projects while still providing practical outputs for smaller jobs.
Industry Context: Cardiff & South Wales
Cardiff is experiencing steady growth in both residential and commercial development . As projects become more complex, the demand for digital surveys and BIM-ready data has increased. Terrain Surveys supports this trend by providing the precision and digital outputs developers and design teams across South Wales require.
Company Background
Terrain Surveys was founded in 2004 with a mission to raise surveying standards nationwide. Since then, we’ve delivered surveys for projects ranging from university expansions to retail redevelopments , always with a focus on quality and client communication.
Start Your Cardiff Project with Confidence
Whether you’re a homeowner in Penylan planning an extension , a developer working on Cardiff Bay regeneration , or an architect restoring a heritage property in the city centre , Terrain Surveys delivers the accurate measured building surveys you need.
Contact us today for a tailored quotation and take the next step with your Cardiff project.
