Case Study: Measured Building Survey of Grade II Listed Hall in Burton on Trent

The Brief

A new owner was purchasing Brizlincote Hall, a Grade II Listed former hall in Burton on Trent, which had fallen into significant disrepair. The client’s goal was to collaborate with a local architect and Heritage England to restore the 18th-century farmhouse to its former glory. This ambitious project included internal alterations to return the hall to its original layout. Due to the building’s historic and architectural value, an exceptionally high level of detail was required for the planning and renovation process.

The Solution

Axis Surveys, acting as a key partner to the design team , deployed a two-person team for a comprehensive one-day survey. We employed a combination of technologies to capture the complex structure. A TS16 total station established a precise closed-loop traverse , which served as the control for a detailed 3D laser scan using the Trimble X7 scanner. This approach was crucial for overcoming significant on-site challenges, including unstable floors and capturing the intricate roof details. Scans were taken from a roof hatch and on an extendable tripod to ensure no detail was missed. The entire project was georeferenced to the OSGB15 National Grid using a GS18 GNSS receiver.

The Outcome

We delivered a full set of 2D deliverables, including floor plans, external elevations, and a cross-section in both DWG and PDF formats. Crucially, we also provided the client and their architect with the complete, colourised 3D point cloud data. This precise data formed the reliable foundation for the project, enabling the client to successfully secure planning permission. The point cloud is now actively being used to identify and target specific areas of damage for repair during the renovation. The comprehensive nature of the scan data meant that when additional drawings were requested later, we could produce them without a costly return visit to the site , saving the client both time and money.