Commercial kitchen equipment survey and documentation.
Kitchen Documentation
A commercial kitchen survey that stops at the visible surface misses most of what matters. Alturascope's kitchen documentation captures the full picture: every piece of equipment by make, model, and condition; above-ceiling services runs; MEP connections; and a navigable digital twin that your design team can use to specify the next fit-out without a return visit.
What we document.
Every piece of installed equipment — cooking, refrigeration, ventilation, warewashing, storage — by make, model, condition, and services connections. Above-ceiling ductwork, gas and water runs, electrical distribution. Floor drainage and subfloor services where accessible. Conditions of surfaces, walls, floors, and ceilings. The documentation captures everything a fit-out team needs to know.
What you receive.
Navigable digital twin, complete equipment schedule formatted for procurement and design teams, above-ceiling documentation, MEP services overview, conditions report, and labeled photo storyboard. All delivered through ScopeWalk and permanently accessible to your team.
Who this is for.
Restaurant groups, hotel and resort foodservice operators, healthcare foodservice, franchise operators, fit-out contractors, and kitchen designers and consultants. Whether you're planning a single kitchen renovation or documenting kitchens across a multi-site programme.
How it works.
01
Clarify the brief
We align on what you need documented, what decisions the deliverable needs to support, and any access or sensitivity requirements.
02
Coordinate access
We handle all logistics — building access, security, travel, and scheduling. Travel costs are included in project pricing.
03
Capture the site
On site we follow a disciplined capture route through ScopeWalk — structure, services, equipment, conditions. Nothing missed.
04
Deliver and access
Complete deliverable package within three to five business days, permanently accessible through your ScopeWalk portal.
Frequently asked questions.
What does a commercial kitchen equipment survey include? +
A complete kitchen survey includes a navigable digital twin of the entire kitchen space, a detailed equipment schedule documenting every piece of installed equipment by make, model, condition, location, and services connections, above-ceiling documentation of ductwork, gas, water, and electrical runs, an MEP services overview, a conditions report on surfaces and infrastructure, and a labeled photo storyboard. Everything is delivered through ScopeWalk.
What is above-ceiling capture and why does it matter for kitchen surveys? +
Above-ceiling capture involves opening ceiling tiles to document the services void above — ventilation ductwork, gas runs, water supply and drainage, electrical distribution, and fire suppression systems. In commercial kitchens, the above-ceiling environment is critical for fit-out planning because the routing of services determines what can be installed where. Most kitchen surveys stop at the visible surface, which means the design team discovers constraints during construction rather than during planning.
How is the equipment schedule formatted and who is it for? +
The equipment schedule is a structured inventory of every piece of installed equipment, organised by location within the kitchen and documented with make, model, condition, and services connections. It is formatted for practical use by procurement teams specifying replacements, designers planning new layouts, and contractors estimating fit-out costs. Not a raw data dump — a usable reference document.
Can you survey kitchens that are in active operation? +
Yes. We coordinate access with your operations team and can work around service hours. Most kitchen surveys are scheduled during non-service periods — early morning, between services, or on closing days — to minimise operational disruption. The capture process is non-intrusive and does not require the kitchen to be out of operation for extended periods.
How does the kitchen survey integrate with a wider hotel or multi-site programme? +
Kitchen surveys are delivered through the same ScopeWalk portal as all other Alturascope deliverables. For hotel renovation programmes, the kitchen documentation sits alongside the digital twin, conditions report, and equipment schedule for the rest of the property. For multi-site restaurant or franchise programmes, every kitchen survey uses the same format and labeling standard, allowing your team to compare kitchens across the portfolio.
Tell us about your project.
Share the details of what you need documented. We'll come back with a clear scope and an all-in quote.
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