What is an as built survey?

An as built survey is a detailed and accurate representation of a property’s current conditions captured in plans.

As built meaning

These type of plans captures the exact dimensions, layouts, and locations of structures, systems and improvements made to the property over time.

As built surveys are made-up of drawings (plans), such as: floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans and electrical plans. Contractors, architects, and property owners rely on them for project planning. Additionally, cities or counties often require them for permits, and they serve as essential tools for future renovations or remodeling projects.

What are plans (drawings)?

Plans are detailed architectural or engineering drawings that represent a building’s layout, design, and structure. These drawings communicate dimensions, materials, and construction methods to builders and contractors, ensuring a smooth construction or renovation process.

Why are as built surveys important?

An as built survey is a critical component of any construction project, providing precise, real-time documentation of a property’s existing conditions. At Caldas Works Inc, we specialize in producing as built surveys for residential and commercial properties, serving clients from Orlando to Key West, Florida.Plans provide detailed architectural or engineering drawings that represent the layout, design and structure of a building or project. They communicate dimensions, materials and construction methods to builders, contractors and other professionals working on the project.

An as built survey is an essential part of any construction project. They offer accurate and up-to-date drawings of existing conditions, suitable for planning and execution purposes. Simultaneously, at Caldas Works Inc, we are experts in as builts. In particular, we service residential and commercial properties from Orlando to Key West, Florida.

What are residential as builts?

Residential as built drawings clearly identify changes made during the life of your construction project. That is to say, they record existing conditions.

Residential customers can purchase the Caldas Works survey package. Including floor, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), electrical, roof, exterior and interior elevations. Furthermore, our package includes technical photography in the form of still images, as well as DVR and drone formats for a bird’s eye view. We will also consider travel time and related costs.

An as built means it’s the most accurate and up-to-date information available of a property.

What are commercial as builts?

Regardless of the location of your business, we offer nationwide access to our commercial existing conditions services. We make sure that companies of all sizes and across various industries can benefit from our services, regardless of their location.