Costs & process

What Happens at a Free Site Survey

The survey exists to remove the unknowns before anyone commits. It is a measuring and checking exercise, and it should leave you with enough information to compare quotes properly.

Covered porch area at the rear of a home

Measuring and levels

We take widths, projections, eaves and soffit heights, door swings and patio falls. Levels matter as much as widths — the fall of your paving decides where water ends up.

Checking the fixing surface

We identify the wall build-up and, where relevant, where the lintel and cavity closers sit. This determines bracket type and whether a free-standing frame is the better answer.

Drainage and services

We trace downpipes, gullies and any soil or gas runs that affect post positions, and agree where rainwater will discharge.

What you receive

A written, fixed quotation with the system, glazing, colour and extras itemised, so you can see exactly what has been allowed for.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a survey take?

Typically under an hour for a domestic patio, longer if levels or access are complicated.

Do I need to prepare anything?

Clear access to the wall and patio helps. Photographs of the space beforehand let us bring the right samples.

Will I be pressured into ordering?

No. You get the quotation to consider in your own time.

Do you survey commercial sites too?

Yes — pubs, cafés, schools and care settings, usually outside trading or teaching hours.

Next step

Book a survey at a time that suits — evenings and weekends included.

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