Building surveyor question

[Jumpy Guy]

Hello,
I have an old house, which has a passageway y behind the house.

How would a surveyor measure and describe this?

Edited by Jumpy Guy on Monday 25th August 21:49

Edited by Jumpy Guy on Tuesday 26th August 13:35

[PhilboSE]

If you really had to describe it accurately then probably as a combination of the rectangular section and the semicircular bit on top, with accurate measurements/radii.

Usually though for odd/restricted shapes they would describe the main opening; such as “4ft wide at narrrowest point to 4ft in height, with arch above”.

[rdjohn]

I think that a Quadrant arch from 4ft to 8ft, would be a clearer description.

A photo would give a very clear idea of what is available.

[OutInTheShed]

On a typical estate agent type floor plan, the area with less than a certain amount of head room would be indicated as 'restricted head height' or summat.
I can't immediately say what that 'certain amount of headroom' is.

[Jumpy Guy]

Agree, and surveyors able to share some professional thoughts?

[Pit Pony]

Jumpy Guy said:

Thats not dimensioned in a way that would conform to any national or international standard, but tells the story adequately.

[Cow Corner]

It would help if we understood the reason for needing to measure and describe it?

[Jumpy Guy]

thanks

Edited by Jumpy Guy on Wednesday 27th August 23:44

[OutInTheShed]

I wouldn't assume that either the lining of the roof or the floor level were original.

Neither would I assume the old measurements were reliable!