In the process of purchasing a house, the size and layout of the house are important elements that we must pay attention to. Many homebuyers are not familiar with the size of their houses, especially when conducting house measurements. Accurately obtaining the dimensions of each inch has become an important subject of study. As a professional housing service agency, Shenzhou Huamei will provide you with detailed guidelines for measuring housing dimensions, allowing you to easily cope with housing selection, decoration, and future life without worrying about the troubles caused by dimensions.

1、 The Importance of House Surveying

Before we start measuring, we must first understand the importance of house measurement. Whether it's buying a house or renovating it, understanding the specific dimensions of the house can help us plan better. For example, buyers need to know the actual area of the house to determine whether the price is reasonable; During decoration, accurate dimensions are helpful in selecting suitable furniture and developing a reasonable layout design. In addition, for investors, understanding the size of the house and its potential appreciation space is equally important.

2、 Tools for house measurement

It is very important to have the necessary tools ready when measuring the size of a house. Here are several commonly used house measurement tools:

1. Tape measure: Tape measure is the most basic and commonly used measuring tool, suitable for measuring various spaces of a house, including the length, width, and height of the room. It is recommended to use tape measures of 5 meters, 10 meters, or 20 meters, and choose the appropriate length of tape measure according to the actual situation of the house.

2. Laser rangefinder: Laser rangefinder can quickly and accurately measure distance, suitable for measuring large or complex houses. This type of tool usually has the characteristics of small error and simple operation, especially when it is necessary to measure difficult to reach places, it is very convenient.

3. Basketball ruler or straightedge: If measuring small areas such as walls, doors, and windows, using a straightedge or basketball ruler will be more convenient.

4. Level: Maintaining the horizontal position of the measuring tool is also crucial during measurement, especially when measuring ground, ceiling height, etc. Maintaining a level position can help us obtain more accurate measurement results.

5. Marking pen and notebook: It is very important to record the information of each node in real time during the measurement process, which can avoid subsequent confusion.

3、 The steps for measuring the size of a house

The following is a detailed guide to the steps of house measurement, which can help you obtain accurate house dimensions.

1. Preliminary preparation

Before measuring, please make sure to do the following preparations:

-Reasonable time planning: Choose a day with good weather to avoid the impact of rainy weather on the measurement results. At the same time, give yourself enough time to avoid mistakes caused by haste.

-Cleaning the measurement area: Ensure that the ground in the measurement area is clean and tidy, and avoid interference from debris during the measurement.

-Understand the measurement purpose: Clearly define your own measurement purpose, as measurements for different purposes may vary, such as housing transactions, decoration planning, etc.

2. Measure external dimensions

In the measurement of external dimensions, the following points should be paid attention to:

-Measure the exterior walls of a house: Use a tape measure or laser rangefinder to measure from one corner of the exterior wall to the other, and record the length and width separately.

-Record the height of the house: Generally, the height can be measured from the ground to the roof to ensure accurate recording of the value.

-Outdoor space: If the house has ancillary spaces such as courtyards and balconies, the dimensions of these spaces should also be measured, especially in real estate transactions where ancillary spaces are often included in the overall area.

3. Measure internal dimensions

The measurement of internal dimensions is more complex compared to external dimensions, and we need more detailed steps:

-Measure room by room: Starting from one room, select a corner as the starting point for measurement. Measure and record the length and width between two parallel walls in the room. Ensure that every corner of the room is measured for subsequent layout design.

-Measure the position of doors and windows: When recording the dimensions of each room, special attention should be paid to the position and size of doors and windows in order to determine the placement of furniture and the utilization of space.

-Pay attention to the height of the ceiling and floor: For taller houses, especially attic areas, the height of the ceiling should be measured to ensure that there are no suspended objects affecting the use of the space.

4. Data organization and verification

-Organize records: After completing all measurements, it is necessary to promptly organize the data of each room and ancillary space together to ensure that all data is easy to compare and review.

-Check information: It is best to ask family or friends to check the wrong measurement data once to ensure that there are no omissions or errors, especially for key information such as area calculation.

4、 Common size conversion and calculation

In daily life, we often encounter the conversion of different units, and we also need to master some basic calculation skills.

-Area calculation: The commonly used calculation method is length x width. After measuring the length and width, this formula can be used to calculate the area of the room.

-Cube volume calculation: If you need to calculate the cube volume of each room, you can use the length x width x height method.

-Conversion units: In professional property surveying, it is usually necessary to convert meters to square feet or other units to ensure understanding of the conversion relationship between different units.

It is also necessary to consult professionals at the appropriate time after conducting detailed measurements of the house dimensions. They can provide you with targeted advice and assistance. At the same time, it is recommended that homebuyers conduct more on-site inspections before purchasing a house, in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the condition of the property and make more rational decisions for their investment.