Updated June 2026 — prices reflect 2026 market conditions
Point Cloud Survey Checklist: What to Prepare Before Your Survey
A point cloud survey requires some preparation to ensure the scan captures everything your project needs. This checklist covers what to arrange before the surveyor arrives.
Pre-Survey Planning Checklist
| Task | Deadline | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | Confirm access | 5+ working days | Keys, fobs, security | | Clear floors | Day before | Remove furniture from scan zones | | Notify occupants | 1 day before | Staff, tenants, residents | | Check loft/roof access | 1 day before | Hatch, ladder if needed | | Confirm existing plans | 1 week before | Highlight missing areas | | Define deliverables | At booking | CAD, Revit, point cloud format | | Agree coordinate system | At booking | OS National Grid, local, arbitrary |
What the Surveyor Will Scan
| Area | Typical Capture | | --- | --- | | All floor levels | Full coverage including cupboards | | All four elevations | External + window reveals | | Roof/loft | If accessible and in scope | | Boundary features | Walls, fences, outbuildings | | Services visible | Mains intake, meters, stopcocks |
Software and Format Checklist
| Question | Recommended Answer | | --- | --- | | CAD version | AutoCAD 2021 or earlier | | Revit version | Revit 2021 or earlier | | Point cloud format | Confirm with your software team | | Coordinate system | OS National Grid preferred | | LOD level | Confirm LOD 200/300/350/400 |
On-Site Day Checklist
| Action | Responsibility | | --- | --- | | Meet surveyor at agreed time | Your team member | | Provide keys/fobs | Site manager | | Confirm scope hasn't changed | Project lead | | Note any inaccessible areas | Surveyor notes | | Sign off scope confirmation | You or project lead |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Impact | Prevention | | --- | --- | --- | | No one at property | Visit cancelled, re-booking charge | Arrange point of contact | | Furniture blocking walls | Data gaps in drawings | Clear before survey | | Missing roof access | Incomplete geometry | Check and arrange access | | Wrong format delivered | Wasted scan data | Confirm at booking | | No coordinate system | Drawings don't match other surveys | Specify OS National Grid |
2025 Point Cloud Survey Costs (ex VAT)
| Property | Scan Only | Scan + CAD | Scan + BIM | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2–3 bed house | £300–£500 | £600–£1,000 | £900–£1,500 | | 3–4 bed flat | £400–£600 | £700–£1,100 | £1,200–£2,000 | | Commercial | £500–£1,000 | £900–£1,800 | £1,500–£3,000+ |