3D Laser Survey in New Forest — 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 New Forest
New Forest has a diverse range from chocolate-box New Forest cottages to modern estates in Totton, waterfront properties in Lymington, and suburban homes in Hythe. 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 New Forest, where sympathetic extensions using traditional materials, oak-frame orangeries, and careful loft conversions that respect the National Park character, the scan captures the exact wall thicknesses, ceiling heights, and floor levels that determine what is structurally possible.
Access considerations in New Forest
Properties within the National Park need to use approved materials and colours. Access can be limited on rural lanes. Deliveries require forward planning. 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 New Forest
Forest cottages at Appleslade Bottom near Linwood — cluster of traditional New Forest dwellings
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Holly Hatch Cottage beside Dockens Water — a remote forest keeper's residence in the New Forest
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Laser Scan questions in New Forest
Other services in New Forest
Structural Wall Removal
from £6,500
Structural wall removal for Poole homeowners: survey, structural calculations, Building Control, RSJ installation and making good, all under one contract.
RSJ Installation
from £6,500
RSJ and steel beam installation for Poole structural openings, kitchen knock-throughs and wall removals with engineer and Building Control support.
Kitchen Knock-Through
from £9,000
Kitchen knock-throughs and open-plan kitchen structural alterations in Poole, including wall removal, RSJs, Building Control and making good.
Single-Storey Extension Builder
priced after fit check
Single-storey extension builder in Poole for rear extensions, kitchen extensions and controlled watertight shell projects with design, approvals and build joined up.
Structural Calculations
Quoted after the survey
Engineer-certified structural calculations for your extension or wall removal. Covers beam sizing, foundation design, and Building Regulations compliance.
Planning Application
Quoted after the survey
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
Quoted after the survey
Technical construction detail drawings that satisfy Building Regulations. Covers insulation, drainage, structural details, and everything your builder and building control need.
Certificate of Lawfulness
Quoted after the survey
A legal document confirming your extension falls within Permitted Development rights. Protects you at resale — mortgage lenders and solicitors expect it.
Floor Plans
Quoted after the survey
Measured floor plans for Poole renovation, extension and structural alteration projects before pricing, engineering, planning or Building Control.
Ready to get started in New Forest?
3D Laser Survey. Project-specific pricing, no obligation.
Every plan drawn in Poole, Dorset
Serving homeowners across Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, Wareham, and the wider Dorset area.
Useful links for New Forest homeowners
External resources we recommend. Links open in a new tab.
Local Authority
- New Forest District Council PlanningNFDC planning guidance and application forms
- New Forest National Park Authority PlanningNFNPA planning portal — separate from district council
- NFDC Conservation AreasMaps and appraisals for district conservation areas
- Check long-term flood riskEnvironment Agency service — enter your postcode