Arc Surveys

Arc Surveys: surveying and energy certificates in London

Arc Surveys is an independent surveying practice based in North London that has been working in the London property market for twenty years. Its work focuses on producing plans and certificates for homeowners, property professionals and private individuals, covering the London area and neighbouring counties.

Lease and title plans

The company produces Lease Plans and Title Plans that comply with Land Registry requirements. These are scaled drawings that identify the boundaries of the property — the so-called demise — and, in the case of leases, also detail the communal areas to which the contract grants access. Both types of plan include an Ordnance Survey map to place the property in its local surroundings.

Energy performance certificates

Arc Surveys issues Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for both residential and non-residential properties. Domestic certificates use an A to G scale, while non-domestic ones use an A+ to G scale. In both cases, the certificate is valid for ten years.

Marketing and house share plans

The company produces marketing plans — also called estate agent plans or floor plans — which show the layout of the property as seen from above, with individual measurements for each room and the total floor area. These plans indicate the position of doors, windows, kitchen appliances and bathroom fittings. It also produces HMO (House of Multiple Occupancy) plans for shared houses, which, in addition to the layout and structural elements, indicate the location of fire safety devices such as smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and fire blankets.

Clients and coverage area

The company's clients include property professionals and architects, as well as private homeowners. The practice cites Hackney Council as a client and has a recommendation from architect Daniel Fennings, of H and J Architecture, who notes that he has worked with Arc Surveys for several years on various projects.

The company's coverage spans North, South, East, West and Central London, as well as the counties of Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent. Within the metropolitan area, it serves the boroughs of Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Camden, Enfield, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Westminster and the City of London.

Service and working method

The company presents itself as a practice that prioritises fast turnaround times without compromising on accuracy, with competitive pricing and amendments at no additional cost. For corporate clients, it highlights its speed of response and consistency in drawing standards; for private individuals, it emphasises explaining the procedure and answering questions throughout the process. The team, described as small and dedicated, has twenty years of experience in the London property market.

Location and contact

Phone: 07791 576343