3D Laser Survey in Swanage — 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 Swanage
Swanage has Victorian seafront properties, 1930s bungalows with views, modern estates inland, and stone cottages in the Purbeck villages. 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 Swanage, where extensions to capture sea views, bungalow conversions, and sensitive alterations to Purbeck stone cottages, the scan captures the exact wall thicknesses, ceiling heights, and floor levels that determine what is structurally possible.
Access considerations in Swanage
Swanage is accessed via a single A-road. Material deliveries need forward planning. The Purbeck area has limited contractor availability. 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 Swanage
Swanage town centre — the High Street with characteristic Purbeck stone architecture
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Purbeck stone house with traditional local materials, typical of the Isle of Purbeck
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Laser Scan questions in Swanage
Other services in Swanage
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from £6,500
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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 Swanage?
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