Beatties in Wolverhampton is a landmark building with over 140 years of history, having served the community as a beloved department store since 1877. Originally owned and operated by the Beatties family until 2005, it was later taken over by House of Fraser before closing its doors in 2020.
Now entering a new chapter, the partly locally listed building is being redeveloped into modern commercial space and up to 306 residential flats. While the interior has been completely stripped out, the iconic concave frontage remains, preserving a key piece of the city’s architectural heritage.
Surveybase were appointed to deliver a Measured Building and Topographical Survey. This provided the client with an accurate 2D floor plans, elevations, sections, roof and site plan.
This marks the second time Surveybase has undertaken a measured survey of Beatties, having first surveyed the site in 2019 while the department store was still operational.
Jordan King, Managing Director, commented:
“It’s fantastic to be back surveying Beatties. The building is at the heart of the community, and many locals took time to discuss with our Surveyors the importance the building played through services, jobs, and keeping the city centre vibrant. The strip-out has been significant, but we’re so pleased to see the vision moving forward.”
Beatties presented unique challenges with significant health and safety challenges posed by the building’s current condition. To overcome these, Surveybase deployed advanced surveying technology including a drone, to ensure precise data collection with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.
This project underscores Surveybase’s commitment to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge surveying services for the commercial sector. By providing our surveying services, we ensure clients receive a complete, coordinated and accurate dataset. This approach streamlines the design and planning process, reduces risk, and supports more efficient project delivery.
Beatties joins other prestigious sites in our portfolio, including Office for National Statistics, reflecting our dedication to providing precise, professional surveys for a diverse range of properties.
At Surveybase, we combine over 25 years of experience with the latest surveying technology to deliver accurate, efficient, and professional results across the UK. Whether you’re planning a residential development or a large-scale commercial project, our expert team is here to help. To get started, visit our Quote Portal for a fast, tailored quote: quote@surveybase.co.uk.
