3D Laser Survey in Dorchester — Millimetre-Accurate Plans
A 1.5-hour on-site visit with a 3D laser scanner to capture millimetre-accurate measurements of your property. The foundation for precise structural calculations and planning drawings.
What's included
- 1.5-hour on-site laser scan
- Millimetre-accurate measured floor plans
- Elevation drawings of all affected walls
- Structural assessment of load-bearing walls
- Digital delivery within 1 week
Why a 3D Laser Scan Matters in Dorchester
Dorchester has the county town has a mix of Georgian properties in the centre, Poundbury's neo-traditional architecture, Victorian homes in Fordington, and modern estates in Charminster. A laser scan captures your home exactly as it is — not as the estate agent drawings suggest. This precision matters because even 50mm of error in a measured survey can mean a steel beam that doesn't fit or a foundation that misses the mark.
What we scan
We scan every room affected by your project plus the exterior walls, roof line, and boundaries. In Dorchester, where extensions to Poundbury homes (which have their own design code), kitchen-diners on family homes, and loft conversions on Victorian terraces in Fordington, the scan captures the exact wall thicknesses, ceiling heights, and floor levels that determine what is structurally possible.
Access considerations in Dorchester
Poundbury has specific design guidelines that extensions must follow. Central Dorchester is a conservation area with narrow lanes and restricted access. Our scanner is portable and battery-powered — we don't need power sockets or clear rooms to work.
What you receive
Millimetre-accurate floor plans and elevation drawings delivered digitally within one week. These become the foundation for structural calculations, planning drawings, and builder quotes. No more guesswork.
Typical properties in Dorchester
Chaseborough Square, Poundbury — neo-traditional residential architecture in Dorchester's model urban extension
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Middle Farm House, Poundbury — the original Victorian farmhouse predating the Poundbury development
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Laser Scan questions in Dorchester
Other services in Dorchester
Structural Calculations
£350
Engineer-certified structural calculations for your extension or wall removal. Covers beam sizing, foundation design, and Building Regulations compliance.
Planning Application
£2,200
Full householder planning application preparation and submission. We handle the drawings, design and access statement, and council liaison from start to finish.
Building Regulations Drawings
£399
Technical construction detail drawings that satisfy Building Regulations. Covers insulation, drainage, structural details, and everything your builder and building control need.
Builder Introduction
£149
We match you with 2–3 vetted local builders who specialise in your type of project. Includes a professional brief so every builder quotes on the same scope.
Certificate of Lawfulness
£1,500
A legal document confirming your extension falls within Permitted Development rights. Protects you at resale — mortgage lenders and solicitors expect it.
Build Coach
from £49/mo
Ongoing expert support throughout your build. From fortnightly AI check-ins to weekly human coaching calls, builder mediation, and trade price verification.
Ready to get started in Dorchester?
3D Laser Survey from £650. Fixed price, no obligation.
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