Building Height Survey
What is a Building Height Survey?
A Building Height Survey involves determining the vertical distance from the lowest external ground level adjacent to the building to the finished floor surface of its top storey, excluding rooftop machinery or plant areas. This measurement is critical for classifying buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022:
- Relevant Buildings: At least 11 meters tall or with five or more storeys, containing at least two dwellings.
- Higher-Risk Buildings: At least 18 meters tall or with seven or more storeys, containing at least two residential units.
All surveys should adhere to the measurement criteria outlined in Section 118 of the Building Safety Act 2022, ensuring accurate and compliant assessments.
Why choose Sircle?
Ensure your project’s compliance and safety from the outset. Our Measured Building Height Surveys deliver precise, regulation-aligned measurements essential for determining a building’s classification under the Building Safety Act 2022. Utilising advanced surveying techniques, we provide detailed reports that support risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.
With Sircle, gain accurate measurements, regulatory compliance and informed decisions.
The Benefits of a Building Height Survey
- Regulatory Compliance
Confirmation whether your building meets the height thresholds defined in the Building Safety Act 2022 (11m+ or 18m+), supporting legal and safety obligations. - Regulatory Compliance
Maintain required insurance levels as per lenders or regulations with a BRCA. - Reduced Risk
Minimise liability and avoid delays with precise, auditable measurements provided by an RICS-registered surveying company. - Informed Decision-Making
Use BRCA insights for smarter choices on renovations, upgrades, or investments. - Informed Design and Safety Planning
Enables better decisions for fire safety design, evacuation strategy, and architectural development. - Effective Risk Management
A BRCA helps manage risks by understanding true rebuilding costs.
Sircle at Work
Examples of our surveyors at work.
Building Height Survey
Building height survey of an NHS trust facility in London
Building Height Survey
Building height survey of an NHS trust facility in London
