Site Survey & Measurements

What a site survey is

Many door and gate problems start before installation: an inaccurate measurement, a ceiling with no room for the door to park, an uneven floor, power that is far from the opening, or a door type that does not suit the traffic. A site survey identifies these factors early, so the quotation and the installation are based on real conditions rather than assumptions.

Vally World carries out site surveys for automatic doors and gates in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia, for new builds, replacements and upgrades. Surveys cover internal doors such as automatic sliding doors, industrial doors such as sectional overhead doors and high-speed doors, and external entrances such as automatic gates and parking gate barriers.

A survey is especially useful when accurate drawings are not available, when new doors are being added to an existing building, or when a facility has many openings with different uses. The outcome is a clear picture that helps the owner or contractor make a decision.

What the survey covers

• Measurements: opening width and height, side room and headroom.
• Surrounding structure: walls, columns, ceiling and possible fixing points.
• Floor: levels, slopes and suitability for tracks.
• Power: location of available supply and cable routes.
• Traffic: users, vehicles and usage intensity.
• Environment: exposure to dust, heat, wind and temperature differences between zones.
• Existing systems: current doors or access control to be integrated.
• Findings and recommendations: a summary of results and preparation works.

How the survey is carried out

1. Define the purpose

   Before the visit, we understand the project, the number of openings and what each one is for.

2. Schedule the visit

   We agree a suitable time and, where needed, ask for someone who knows the building to be present.

3. On-site inspection

   The team measures openings and checks fixing, power, floor and traffic.

4. Analysis and recommendation

   We define the right type for each opening and the preparation needed. Complex cases may call for engineering consultation.

5. Quotation

   The quotation is prepared from the survey findings and the agreed scope.

What the survey gives your project

• A more accurate quotation

  Pricing based on real dimensions and conditions reduces later changes.

• The right selection

  Door or gate type matched to the space and traffic from the start.

• A prepared site

  Civil and electrical works are known before installation day.

• Fewer surprises

  Obstacles such as pipes, beams or tight clearances are found before work begins.

• Clearer decisions

  Organized information helps owners and contractors compare and approve.

Who this service is for

Anyone planning to install or replace doors or gates who wants a decision based on actual site conditions:

• General contractors
• Property developers
• Facility managers
• Engineers and consultants
• Factories and warehouses
• Malls and offices
• Residential compounds
• Procurement teams

What to prepare before you ask

• Project location, city and a short description.
• Number of openings or entrances and the use of each.
• Initial photos of the openings, if possible.
• Approximate dimensions, if available.
• Architectural or structural drawings, if any.
• Project stage: under construction, existing or being refurbished.
• Existing systems to integrate with, such as access control.

Our article on the information needed for a quotation shows what helps us prepare for the visit. You can request a survey directly through the Request a Quote page.