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

Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records will affect a property's value — and a potential buyer's interest in it. Let our appraisers give you a reliable evaluation of property size to establish a fair, unbiased value when buying a new property, marketing a property to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.

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What are measurement services?

A floorplan service is just what it sounds like: Based on what you need, an appraiser will measure your house's dimensions and square footage, then draw a basic or highly detailed floorplan. The appraiser's report and floorplan is a form that can be used to prove an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable area, of your home. These services are helpful and sometimes necessary when disputing property taxes or selling a property.

How does a home measurement or floorplan service work?

During a home measurement or floorplan service, an appraiser measures your property with a measuring tool — generally a tape or laser measuring device. As they walk the house, they notate the layout of the rooms and other features, like closets, patios, and pantries. They might sketch out the property. Then, the appraiser writes up a report and detailed sketch showing the total living area and the overall layout of the home. The finished product is a document that can be used to prove certain specs of your property — like the Gross Living Area (GLA) — on tax documentation, property listings, and more.

When are floorplan services needed?

Challenging real estate taxes

Tax records frequently reflect incorrect square footage because the values can come from various sources, and occasionally go unproven — which means you may be taxed for more space than you own! Unless a certified appraiser has performed a recent appraisal or measurement service on your property (after any remodeling that may have affected square footage), you'll need one to perform a home measurement service before attempting to challenge your taxes. An appraiser will verify an 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 house is worth.

Selling your home

A floorplan service will ensure that you're paid a fair price for your property. Area is one of the biggest factors potential buyers look for when purchasing a home — but since square footage values are frequently approximated rather than accurately measured, your listing may reflect less Gross Living Area (GLA) than it actually has. An inaccurate GLA not only decreases the selling price for your home, but possibly even the number of interested buyers. The only sure method of using a definitive GLA when listing your home is to reference a recent appraisal or measurement service carried out by a certified appraiser (after any renovation that might have affected square footage).

Information for real estate professionals

To ensure that your client's home sells at a price that properly reflects true market value, we suggest seeking a home measurement of the property. Your clients, and potential buyers, will appreciate your attentiveness, and you can be assured that the GLA on your client's listing is truly representative of their home. A floorplan can also be a great marketing tool for attracting potential buyers since they can view the layout and attributes of the property before and after a tour. Contact us today to learn more about our home measurement and floorplan services.