Matterport 3D Scanning for Planning, Property and Construction
PBM Plans now offers Matterport 3D scanning to help capture buildings, interiors, construction stages, and existing spaces in clear digital detail.
This gives homeowners, agents, architects, builders, landlords, and commercial teams a useful digital record before decisions are made.
What is Matterport scanning?
Matterport scanning creates an interactive digital twin of a property or space. It allows people to view rooms, move through the building, check layout, take basic measurements, and understand the project without needing repeat visits.
Digital walkthroughs
Let clients, buyers, designers, or project teams view the space remotely.
Dollhouse views
Show the whole property layout in a clear 3D view.
Project records
Keep a visual record before, during, or after works are completed.
What can a Matterport scan be used for?
A scan can support planning work, property sales, construction records, insurance evidence, refurbishments, and heritage documentation.
Planning and design
Capture an existing space before drawings, feasibility work, or design discussions begin.
Property marketing
Give buyers, tenants, or clients an immersive walkthrough before they visit in person.
Construction progress
Record each stage before walls, floors, services, or finishes are covered.
Heritage documentation
Create a non-contact digital record of historic or sensitive buildings.
Insurance evidence
Document damage, existing conditions, access issues, and property records.
Commercial property
Support fit-out, space planning, facilities management, and maintenance planning.
Matterport scanning service options
Each project is different. The right option depends on property size, access, required outputs, and whether you need extras such as floor plans or point cloud exports.
| Service | Options | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| Interior scanning | 0–50 m², 50–100 m², 100–150 m², 150–225 m², 225–350 m², 350–500 m², 500 m²+ | Homes, commercial spaces, rental properties, offices, and building records. |
| Exterior scanning add-ons | Standard exterior wrap, extended grounds, outbuildings, half-day LiDAR, full-day LiDAR. | Properties with gardens, access routes, outbuildings, large sites, or exterior features. |
| Floor plan add-ons | Schematic floor plan available as an additional deliverable. | Estate agents, landlords, planning discussions, and property records. |
| Point cloud exports | XYZ export, E57 export, large model surcharge, 500 m²+ by quotation. | Architects, designers, surveyors, fit-out teams, and technical project teams. |
| Walkthrough and hosting | Interactive walkthrough, 12 months hosting, hosting renewal, account transfer. | Clients who need to share the space online with others. |
| Staged construction scans | Stage scans, exports per stage, walkthrough access, and progress documentation. | Builders, contractors, developers, and project managers. |
| Heritage documentation | 0–100 m², 100–180 m², 180–300 m², 300–500 m², 500 m²+. | Listed buildings, churches, old mills, conservation sites, and historic structures. |
Who is this service useful for?
Matterport scanning is useful wherever a clear digital record helps reduce repeat site visits, improve communication, or support better decisions.
| Client type | How they use Matterport |
|---|---|
| Homeowners | Planning extensions, refurbishments, layout changes, and property records. |
| Estate agents | Walkthroughs, floor plans, dollhouse views, and stronger property marketing. |
| Architects | Fast as-existing capture for feasibility, design, and early project work. |
| Builders and contractors | Progress scans, hidden service records, before-and-after evidence, and dispute support. |
| Landlords and property managers | Check-in records, check-out records, refurbishment planning, and maintenance evidence. |
| Heritage and conservation teams | Non-contact documentation for fragile, listed, or historically important buildings. |
| Insurance and loss adjusters | Damage records, claims evidence, condition reports, and risk documentation. |
| Commercial property teams | Fit-out planning, facilities management, asset records, and site familiarisation. |
What is included, and what is extra?
We agree the scope before scanning starts. This keeps the job clear, avoids assumptions, and stops surprises later. Nobody enjoys surprise extras.
Included as standard
- Internal scanning of agreed areas
- Digital twin when hosting is purchased
- Basic measurement tools within the Matterport viewer
- Clear visual record of the space
- Shareable walkthrough link where hosting is active
Available as add-ons
- External areas and grounds
- Schematic floor plans
- XYZ point cloud exports
- E57 point cloud exports
- CAD drawings where required
- Survey-grade measurement work
How the process works
The process is simple. We confirm the scope, scan the property, process the model, then provide the agreed outputs.
Send the details
Send the property address, approximate size, and what you need the scan for.
Agree the scope
We confirm internal areas, add-ons, travel, hosting, and any technical outputs.
Scan the property
We attend site and capture the agreed areas using Matterport scanning equipment.
Receive your outputs
You receive the walkthrough, hosting access, plans, or exports agreed in advance.
Travel and project areas
PBM Plans is based in Rotherham and works across South Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Travel within the first 15 miles is included. Mileage beyond this can be quoted before the visit.
Local projects
Ideal for homes, planning projects, small developments, and local property scans.
Larger properties
Commercial, industrial, education, heritage, and large residential projects can be quoted.
Repeat scanning
Useful for construction stages, annual monitoring, and property condition records.
Need a Matterport scan for your property or project?
Send us the property address, approximate size, and what you need the scan for. We will confirm the best option before anything is booked.
Request a Matterport Scan