Floor plans for Surrey listings

No. A floor plan shows the suite’s layout and approximate size, not its legal status. Whether a secondary suite is permitted is decided by the City of Surrey through its own bylaws and permits, so buyers should confirm it with the city. Our terms also describe floor plans and measurements as approximate and prepared for marketing, so a floor plan should not be used to describe a suite as legal.

Yes, every level is drawn, with room labels and dimensions, and the total floor area is calculated. For a house with a basement suite, the suite level appears as its own plan alongside the main and upper floors. A 3D plan also shows how the floors stack, which helps buyers understand a split between the owner’s space and the suite. More on floor plans.

Exterior area is priced separately from the interior square footage you enter. A garage, deck or patio is measured on the day and billed on the final invoice at the exterior rate shown on the floor-plan product. It is the only area-based line added after the shoot; no other charge appears later. The full terms are on the booking policy.

The invoice follows the measured area at the rate you were quoted, and it can go down as well as up. Start from the best figure you have, such as the previous listing or BC Assessment’s finished area, counting only finished, livable space. If the drawn plan differs meaningfully, only the area on the invoice changes; the per-square-foot rate stays the same.

A coloured 2D plan makes a suite easy to tell apart from the main home at a glance. A standard 2D plan covers the layout more simply, and a 3D plan shows how the floors stack. All three include branded and unbranded versions, useful where your board wants unbranded media. Floor plans start at $159.99; compare options on prices.