Laser distance meter surveys for designers, architects and renovation

Measured surveys

We survey apartments, offices, cafes, small commercial spaces and simple objects for design, renovation, replanning and working documentation.

Measured surveys work well when the object has clear geometry, accessible rooms and does not require complex capture of curved walls, facades, high elements or engineering systems. For complex objects, we recommend laser scanning.

Measured survey with a laser distance meter
  • For an interior design project

    Plans, dimensions, heights, openings and source drawings for a designer or architect to start work.

  • For renovation and replanning

    Capture of the actual room condition before renovation, demolition, replanning or approval.

  • For small commercial spaces

    Surveys of offices, cafes, salons, shops and other spaces with clear geometry and accessible zones.

Use cases

When measured surveys are needed

  • No up-to-date plan

    There is an old BTI plan, inaccurate drawings or no source data for design.

  • A design project needs to start

    The designer or architect needs dimensions, heights, openings, references and a clear basis for layouts.

  • The object has simple geometry

    An apartment, small office, cafe, salon, shop or space without complex curved walls, facades, high zones or dense engineering.

  • DWG / PDF is needed quickly

    Plans, dimensions, schedules, unfoldings or a basic drawing set are needed for further work.

  • Actual dimensions need checking

    Before purchase, rent, renovation, replanning, furniture, kitchen or engineering decisions.

When to choose scanning

When a distance meter survey is not enough

Laser distance meter surveys work well for simple spaces. But if the object is large, has complex geometry or a high cost of error, laser scanning is a better choice. It captures the object as a point cloud and reduces the risk of missing important details.

  • Curved and radius walls

    When there are curved walls, complex shapes, arches, historic elements or non-standard geometry.

  • Large area

    When the object is large, with many rooms, floors, level differences, technical zones or complex access logistics.

  • Facades and high survey

    When facades, roofs, high elements, exterior structures or hard-to-reach zones need to be captured.

  • Complex engineering

    When ceiling communications, ventilation, pipes, equipment, technical rooms or industrial zones matter.

  • BIM or 3D model

    When the result must be a BIM model, Scan-to-BIM, accurate 3D basis or point cloud.

  • High cost of error

    When there is no room for inaccuracy: reconstruction, construction, expensive fit-out, production, heritage or commercial sites.

Deliverables

What the client receives

  • Measured plan

    • room plan
    • overall dimensions
    • internal dimensions
    • opening references
    • room heights
    • key element marks
  • Drawings for the designer

    • DWG
    • PDF
    • BTI / measured plan
    • dimensioned plan
    • door and window openings plan
    • basic wall unfoldings when needed
  • Additional capture

    • object photo capture
    • notes on difficult areas
    • engineering outlet capture
    • level difference marks
    • comments for the designer
  • Design-ready package

    • structured archive
    • DWG file
    • PDF set
    • object notes
    • materials for the designer, architect or contractor
Objects

Objects suitable for measured surveys

  • apartments
  • apartments and flats
  • private houses with simple geometry
  • small offices
  • cafes
  • restaurants without complex geometry
  • shops
  • salons
  • showrooms
  • small commercial spaces
  • spaces after demolition
  • spaces before renovation
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Metrics

In numbers

2016
performing measured surveys, laser scanning and object modeling
900+
projects per year go through the SPLINE.PRO production workflow
DWG/ PDF
materials delivered in convenient formats for designers, architects and contractors
from1day
a small object can be surveyed and prepared for delivery in a short time
2options
distance meter surveys for simple objects, laser scanning for complex ones
Workflow

Tools and approach

  • Technical diagram: Лазерный дальномер

    Лазерный дальномер

    The main tool for fast surveys of simple rooms: apartments, offices, cafes, shops and small commercial spaces.

  • Technical diagram: Ручная проверка геометрии

    Ручная проверка геометрии

    Checking diagonals, wall thicknesses, openings, heights and key dimensions that affect design.

  • Technical diagram: Фотофиксация

    Фотофиксация

    Photos help the designer, architect and contractor restore object context after the site visit.

  • Technical diagram: CAD-подготовка

    CAD-подготовка

    Transferring results into DWG/PDF, preparing plans, dimensions, notes and a basic drawing package.

  • Technical diagram: Эскалация на лазерное сканирование

    Эскалация на лазерное сканирование

    If the object is complex, large, curved, facade-related or requires high accuracy, we suggest laser scanning instead of manual surveys.

Process

How the work goes

  1. 01

    Request

    The client sends the address, area, object type, task and desired deliverable scope.

  2. 02

    Scope clarification

    We decide whether a distance meter survey is enough or laser scanning is the better option.

  3. 03

    Site visit

    A specialist comes to the site, measures dimensions, heights, openings and room features, and captures photos.

  4. 04

    Drawing preparation

    The data is transferred into DWG/PDF; plans, dimensions, notes and agreed additional materials are prepared.

  5. 05

    Review

    We check drawing readability, dimension logic, room completeness and alignment with the task.

  6. 06

    Result handover

    We deliver the file package to the client, designer, architect or contractor in agreed formats.

Estimate

Input data for a quote

For an initial estimate, the object address, approximate area, room type and desired deliverable scope are enough. If you have BTI, old plans, photos or a designer brief, attach them to the request.

  • object address
  • approximate area
  • object type: apartment, office, cafe, shop, house
  • plan only or a drawing package
  • whether wall unfoldings are needed
  • existing BTI or old plan
  • designer or architect requirements
  • access limitations
  • desired timeline
Scope

Typical result packages

  • Basic measured plan

    For starting an interior design project or renovation.

    • room plan
    • main dimensions
    • heights
    • openings
    • DWG / PDF
  • Extended package for a designer

    For interior design work.

    • measured plan
    • dimensioned plan
    • openings
    • heights
    • basic engineering outlet references
    • photo capture
    • DWG / PDF
  • Survey + wall unfoldings

    For spaces where walls, furniture, kitchens, bathrooms or built-in elements matter.

    • plan
    • dimensions
    • selected wall unfoldings
    • opening marks
    • notes
    • DWG / PDF
  • Complex object

    If the object is large, facade-related, curved, multi-level or requires high accuracy, we recommend laser scanning.

    • large area or many rooms
    • facades, roofs or high elements
    • curved walls and complex geometry
    • high cost of error
Scenarios

Typical tasks

  • Apartment for an interior design project
    Task
    Apartment for an interior design project
    Object
    Apartment or flat with simple geometry.
    Scope
    Create an accurate basis for layout, furniture, kitchen, bathrooms and working documentation.
    Result
    DWG/PDF, dimensioned plan, heights, openings, photo capture.
  • Small office
    Task
    Small office
    Object
    Office with accessible rooms and clear geometry.
    Scope
    Prepare a plan for replanning, workplace layout, renovation or lease decisions.
    Result
    Measured plan, room areas, dimensions, DWG/PDF.
  • Cafe or restaurant
    Task
    Cafe or restaurant
    Object
    Small space without complex geometry.
    Scope
    Capture the room before interior, kitchen, seating and engineering design.
    Result
    Plan, dimensions, openings, photo capture, DWG/PDF.
  • Space after demolition
    Task
    Space after demolition
    Object
    Room after walls, openings or engineering outlets have changed.
    Scope
    Update source data after demolition.
    Result
    Up-to-date plan and materials for the designer.
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Photo capture and object materials in one place

For projects where photos, plans, comments and materials need to be handed to the team, the data can be structured in one project space. This is convenient for the designer, architect, client and contractors.

  • Object photo capture
  • Plans and project materials
  • Room comments
  • Material handover to the team
Comparison

Measured surveys or laser scanning: what to choose

CriterionDistance meter surveyLaser scanning
Object typeApartment, small office, simple space.Large, complex, facade or industrial object.
GeometryStraight walls, simple rooms.Radius walls, curved surfaces, complex shapes.
ResultDWG/PDF drawings.Point cloud, DWG, BIM, 3D, orthophotos.
Accuracy and controlEnough for most simple interior tasks.More control, lower risk of omissions, point cloud archive.
CostCheaper for simple objects.More expensive, but justified by complexity and high cost of error.
When to chooseQuickly start an interior design project.A precise digital object archive is needed.

Not sure what to choose? Send a plan or photos and we will suggest the right work format.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • How do measured surveys differ from laser scanning?

    Measured surveys are done with a laser distance meter and suit simple spaces: apartments, offices, cafes and shops. Laser scanning creates a point cloud and is better for large, complex, curved, facade and engineering-heavy objects.
  • Which objects are suitable for distance meter surveys?

    Apartments, flats, small offices, cafes, salons, shops and commercial spaces with simple geometry and accessible zones.
  • When is it better to order laser scanning right away?

    When there are radius walls, complex geometry, large area, facades, high survey, dense engineering, a BIM task or a high cost of error.
  • What is included in a measured survey package?

    The scope depends on the task. Usually it includes a measured plan, main dimensions, heights, openings, notes, photo capture and DWG/PDF files.
  • Can wall unfoldings be prepared?

    Yes, if they are needed for an interior project, kitchen, bathrooms, built-in furniture or finishing. It is better to agree the unfolding scope before the site visit.
  • Is an old BTI plan required?

    Not required. But if BTI, old plans or drawings exist, attach them: this speeds preparation and helps check discrepancies.
  • Can a space be measured after demolition?

    Yes. It is a good moment for a survey because the actual geometry is visible and the project can still be adjusted before main works begin.
  • Which formats are delivered?

    Usually DWG and PDF. Additional images, diagrams, schedules or materials can be prepared according to the designer's brief.
  • How long do measured surveys take?

    Timing depends on area, drawing scope, access and team load. Small objects are usually completed faster; complex ones are estimated separately.
  • Can I order only the site visit and measurements without drawings?

    The main result of the service is prepared work materials. If you need a non-standard format, it can be agreed before the site visit.

Get a measured survey quote

Describe the object, area and desired result scope. We will advise whether distance meter measurements are enough or laser scanning is the better choice.

Request a quote

Send the address, area, object type and desired result scope. If you have BTI, old plans, photos or a designer brief, attach them to the request.

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