3D Imaging for Properties

Matterport 3d image of a building floorplan for project management

3D imaging for properties is a game-changer for buyers, sellers, landlords and building managers. Our Matterport Pro Camera can create a virtual representation of your building, allowing the viewer to feel like they are actually there, walking through the rooms!

If you are thinking of investing in 3D images for your property, here’s why we think you’ll be pleased with the results.

Revolutionising Property Assessments with 3D Imaging

Traditional property inspections and surveys are being transformed by innovative 3D imaging technology. The days of paper property brochures with a few poor-quality photos are long gone. Buyers these days expect to see high-quality digital images, videos, and 3D tours designed to tempt them to buy, even if they can’t visit the property in-person.

3D imaging allows surveyors to create detailed virtual models of properties that clients can view and interact with from anywhere. This advanced digital approach is revolutionising how properties are assessed, marketed and managed.

How 3D Imaging Enhances Property Inspections

3D imaging can also be used as a tool when carrying out property inspections for clients. Surveyors use specialised cameras to scan entire buildings and spaces. Millions of measurement points are captured to generate photo-realistic 3D models. We can inspect the property virtually room-by-room, identifying issues accurately. Instead of relying on written descriptions, clients can view defects through an immersive 3D tour.

With precision down to millimetres, floor areas, heights and dimensions can be measured from the model. This allows surveyors to provide detailed analysis like calculating rebuild costs for insurance. 3D imaging technology is also used to generate detailed floor plans during the planning stages of a construction project. Scaled 2D floor plans and construction drawings can be produced from the 3D images.

Using 3D imaging for properties will save you money because the imagery can be produced at a fraction of the cost of a traditional measured survey.

Benefits of Virtual Property Tours for Buyers and Sellers

For estate agents and developers, 3D tours are invaluable sales and marketing tools. Potential buyers can explore properties remotely on any device, getting a true sense of the layout, views and condition. Sellers can showcase properties in the best light with striking visuals.

Virtual tours allow more qualified buyers to view ahead of in-person viewings, filtering out casual browsers. Internal fit outs for commercial spaces can be visualised before committing. For rented properties, tenants can inspect and measure spaces prior to signing leases.

If you’re serious about selling or renting your property, 3D imagery is a wise investment.

Why 3D Technology is the Future of Surveying

3D imaging is faster, more accurate and cost-effective than traditional surveys. Surveyors save significant time not needing to visit properties multiple times. Virtual tours give clients deeper insights than written reports. As the technology improves and costs reduce, 3D surveying will likely become standard practice.

Some key benefits over traditional methods:

Immersive perspective for clients
Identify issues easily through walkthroughs
Detailed measurements and models
Create floorplans and data model

With billions invested in real estate annually in the UK, demand is growing for digital solutions that enable better informed decision making. As reliance on digital workflows increases across industries, property assessments are a natural area to apply advanced 3D visualisation.

From revolutionising how homes are bought and sold to transforming building maintenance practices, 3D imaging looks set to become integral to property services. As the technology becomes more accessible, 3D modelling offers a distinct competitive advantage with advanced digital capabilities to better serve clients.

With clearer insights, data-driven analysis and striking visuals, 3D promises to be the future of property surveying.