Need your home measured or a floorplan for your property? Let us help.

Home remodels and poor estimates on public records can affect a property's price — and its attractiveness to potential buyers. Let ESTC Appraisal Services give you an accurate estimation of property area to determine a fair value when purchasing a new home, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing your property taxes.

Order a floorplan service from ESTC Appraisal Services

Get a quote today

What is a measurement or floorplan service?

A measurement service is just what it sounds like: An appraiser measures the dimensions and area of your property, then draws a basic or highly detailed floorplan based on your requirements. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are useful and often essential when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement service work?

During a measurement service, an appraiser measures the property with a measuring tool — either a tape measure or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they observe the layout of the rooms and other features, like stairs, hallways, and fireplaces. They may sketch the property. Then, the appraiser creates a report and detailed floorplan showing the total living area of the house and the general layout. The result is a document that can be used to prove certain details about your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documents, home listings, and more.

When do I need a measurement service?

Property taxes

Property tax records frequently reflect incorrect area of a property because the values can come from several sources, and sometimes go unproven — meaning you may be paying for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has executed a recent evaluation or home measurement service on your property (after any updating that might have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will determine the accurate Gross Living Area (GLA) of your property so your taxes can reflect the actual square footage — and you can stop paying more than your property is worth.

Putting your property up for sale

A measuring service will secure fair market value for your property. Square footage is one of the biggest factors potential buyers consider when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are often estimated rather than accurately measured, your listing might reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it can take credit for. An inaccurate GLA could potentially reduce the selling price of the property as well as the number of potential buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home or property is to refer to a recent appraisal or measurement service completed by a certified appraiser (after any updating that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To make certain that your client's home sells at a price that correctly reflects market value, we advise seeking a floorplan service for the property. Your clients, and especially potential buyers, will be grateful for your scrupulousness, and you can be certain that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A measurement can also be an excellent marketing tactic for getting potential buyers interested because they can review the layout and attributes of the house before and after touring. Contact ESTC Appraisal Services to learn more about our measurement services.