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OVERVIEW:
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service planned a refurbishment and extension of Eccles Fire Station to modernise facilities and support operational efficiency. To progress design safely, architects required an accurate, complete picture of the existing building and surrounding grounds.
Site Surveying Services were appointed to undertake a full topographical survey and comprehensive measured building survey, providing the technical clarity needed for redevelopment.
the challenge
Active emergency service sites operate under strict time pressures and safety protocols. Our team needed to:
Work safely around live emergency operations
Ensure emergency readiness was never compromised
Capture detailed internal data while maintaining access routes
Survey an ageing structure with inconsistent legacy drawings
This required precise coordination and a responsive on-site approach.
our approach:
We delivered a full scope of surveyed information, including:
Internal measured building survey - floor plans, room layouts, structural elements
External elevations - capturing detailed façade information
Topographical survey - site levels, boundaries, access, drainage and hardstanding
Integrated survey datasets - aligned for seamless design development
Our surveyors collaborated closely with fire service staff, adapting around emergency drills, shifts and vehicle movements to ensure safe, uninterrupted station operations.
results & impact
The final deliverables provided the client and design team with:
Data suitable for architectural design, planning and structural assessment
Accurate geometry for designing new facilities and adapting existing spaces
Reduced design risk through clarity on structure, layout and levels
A complete, verified digital record of the existing station
The project strengthened the station’s path toward modernisation and reinforced SSS as a trusted survey partner for critical public-sector sites.
