What to Include in a Viewing Sketch (Floor Plan Checklist)
A field checklist for estate agents and photographers: what to capture on a viewing sketch so your floor plan comes back accurate first time.
What should I include in a viewing sketch for a floor plan?
Sketch every floor outline, internal walls, doors, windows, stairs and obvious built-in cupboards, then write wall lengths clearly. Note ceiling voids above stairs on upper floors. The sketch does not need to be neat or to scale — readable measurements matter most.
Key takeaways
- Capture the full layout before you obsess over neatness.
- Write every wall length on the sketch.
- Mark door swings roughly; hinge side helps.
- Photograph the page so digits are sharp.
- Use a template to stay consistent across the team.
A messy viewing sketch is fine. An incomplete one is not. Use this checklist before you leave the property.
Viewing sketch checklist
- Overall outline of each floor
- Internal walls / room divisions
- Door openings (+ hinge side if obvious)
- Windows with widths where possible
- Stairs and direction of travel
- Built-in wardrobes / airing cupboards
- Chimney breasts / obvious recesses
- Wall lengths written on every run
- Room names (even rough ones)
- Outdoor spaces you intend to show (balcony, terrace)
- Clear photo of the sketch before you leave
Make it easy for the whole team
Download the approach on how to sketch a floor plan and keep a paper template in the car. Pair with what measurements you need.
When the sketch is done, upload it for a professional floor plan drawing.
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