Commercial Kitchen Surveys
PCD – from concept to completion
Professional Commercial Kitchen Site Surveys
Successful kitchen projects begin with comprehensive site surveys. Inadequate surveys lead to costly surprises during installation: equipment that doesn’t fit, insufficient power supply, inadequate drainage, ventilation problems, and budget overruns. Professional surveys identify these issues before they become expensive problems.
Prospect Catering provides detailed site survey services for commercial kitchen projects. Our experienced surveyors capture all critical information needed for accurate design, equipment specification, and cost estimation.
What We Survey
Our comprehensive surveys document all aspects affecting your kitchen project: Accurate dimensional measurements of all spaces Floor levels, ceiling heights, and structural features .Doorways, access routes, and equipment delivery paths .Existing services: electrical, gas, water, drainage .Service entry points and capacity Ventilation and extraction requirements .Building construction and materials .Adjacent areas and potential impact zones
Site conditions and access considerations
Survey Types We Offer
New Build Surveys: Assessment of empty spaces for kitchen installation, capturing all dimensions and service requirements. .Refurbishment Surveys: Documentation of existing kitchens including current equipment, services, and modification requirements. Equipment Replacement Surveys: Detailed assessment for installing specific equipment including service requirements and spatial constraints. .Compliance Surveys: Evaluation of existing facilities against current regulations identifying necessary upgrades. Feasibility Surveys: Initial assessment to determine if a space is suitable for kitchen use.
Services Assessment
Critical to every project is understanding existing service capacity and requirements:
Electrical supply: phase configuration, available capacity, distribution board location .Gas supply: pressure, pipe size, meter capacity, entry point
Water supply: pressure, flow rate, hot water provision Drainage: positions, falls, capacity, grease trap requirements .Ventilation: extraction points, make-up air provision, roof access
Survey Deliverables
Following each survey, you receive:
Detailed dimensioned floor plans .Photographic documentation .Services location and capacity report Access and delivery route assessment .Structural considerations .Identified constraints and challenges Recommendations for addressing issues .CAD files suitable for design development
Why Accurate Surveys Matter
Professional surveys prevent common problems:
Equipment that doesn’t fit through doors or into spaces Insufficient electrical capacity requiring expensive upgrades .Inadequate gas pressure necessitating meter upgrades Poor drainage causing installation delays .Ventilation challenges requiring design changes
Budget overruns from unforeseen works .Project delays and extended downtime
Our Survey Process
We conduct thorough surveys efficiently:
Schedule convenient site visit times .Use professional measuring equipment for accuracy .Document all relevant features photographically .Consult with site contacts about constraints .Produce comprehensive reports promptly.Discuss findings and recommendations
Why Choose Prospect Catering Design
Over 30 years of commercial kitchen experience Experienced surveyors understanding kitchen requirements .Comprehensive documentation for accurate planning .Fast turnaround of survey reports
Competitive survey fees, often credited against projects .Nationwide survey coverage
Contact Us
Contact our expert team for project consultations or to request an obligation-free quote
Head Office:
Prospect Catering Design, Unit 7 Stroud Enterprise Centre, Lightpill, Stroud, GL5 3NL
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Our Suppliers
PCD has established access to all major brands of catering equipment and offers unbiased advice to assist the client to specify and source suitable catering equipment matched to their individual requirements and ensure that your choices are based on the best solutions available.
