Building Survey Services in the UAE
Building Survey Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Sharjah | As-Built, Setting Out & GPR Surveys
Construction accuracy depends on reliable measurement at every stage, from the first setting-out mark on site to the final as-built record handed over at project completion. We provide building survey services across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, supporting contractors, consultants, and developers with accurate site data throughout the build programme.
Our Building Survey Services
As-Built Survey
Our As-Built Survey service records the exact position, dimensions, and layout of completed construction works, providing an accurate record of what has actually been built against the approved design. This is essential where site conditions vary from the original drawings, and forms a key part of project handover documentation.
Setting-Out Services
Setting-Out Services establish the precise position of structures, boundaries, and key construction elements on site prior to and during construction, using Total Station equipment for millimetre-level accuracy. Accurate setting out reduces the risk of construction errors and rework, keeping projects aligned with approved design drawings.
Centerline Marking Survey
Our Centerline Marking Survey establishes accurate reference lines for roads, pipelines, and linear infrastructure, providing construction teams with a reliable baseline for alignment throughout the build. This service is widely used on infrastructure and utility corridor projects across the UAE.
Grid Marking Survey
Grid Marking Survey services establish accurate reference grids across a site, supporting the positioning of columns, foundations, and structural elements in line with design drawings. A precise grid reduces the risk of cumulative positioning errors as a structure rises.
Building Condition Survey
Our Building Condition Survey provides a detailed assessment of structural elements, façade condition, and MEP systems, identifying defects, deterioration, and maintenance requirements. This survey supports asset management, due diligence, and planned maintenance programmes for existing buildings across the UAE.
Thermographic Survey
Thermographic surveying uses thermal imaging to identify heat loss, moisture ingress, insulation defects, and electrical hotspots without any invasive investigation. This non-destructive method is used for building diagnostics, energy efficiency assessment, and early identification of issues before they escalate into costly repairs.
GPR Concrete Survey
Our GPR Concrete Survey uses Ground Penetrating Radar to locate rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and embedded services within concrete structures ahead of coring, cutting, or drilling. Scanning concrete before intrusive work reduces the risk of striking structural reinforcement or live services during construction or refurbishment.
Our Survey Methodology
1. Scope & Site Assessment
Project requirements are confirmed and site access, structure type, and survey extent are assessed ahead of fieldwork.
2. Field Survey & Data Capture
Total Station, GPR, or thermal imaging equipment is used on site depending on the service required, from setting out marks to full condition assessment.
3. Data Processing & Reporting
Captured data is processed into drawings, condition reports, or scan records, checked against project specification before issue.
Deliverables
- As-built and setting-out drawings (CAD-compatible)
- Grid and centerline marking records
- Building condition survey report
- Thermographic survey report with imagery
- GPR concrete scan results and marked drilling zone
Why Choose Goodness Survey ?
With over 10 years of experience on UAE construction projects, our surveying team combines Total Station equipment, GPR technology, and thermal imaging to deliver survey data that construction teams can rely on for setting out, quality control, structural assessment, and project handover. Reporting is scheduled around each client’s construction programme, and every survey is carried out with the accuracy required to support critical construction decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Building survey services can include as-built surveys, setting out, centerline and grid marking, building condition assessment, thermographic surveying, and GPR concrete scanning, depending on the stage and requirements of a project.
An As-Built Survey is typically carried out at project completion or at key construction milestones, recording the actual position and dimensions of completed works for handover documentation and future reference.
Accurate setting out ensures structures, foundations, and key elements are positioned correctly from the start of construction, reducing the risk of costly errors and rework as the build progresses.
A GPR Concrete Survey detects rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and other embedded services within concrete, allowing coring, cutting, or drilling to be carried out without striking structural reinforcement or live services.
Yes, we regularly carry out building survey services in Dubai, Sharjah, and other Emirates.
A thermographic survey uses thermal imaging to identify heat loss, moisture ingress, and insulation or electrical defects without invasive investigation, supporting building diagnostics and energy efficiency assessments.