About 3D Laser Building Surveys
Receive 3D laser surveys quickly and accurately
By working collaboratively with you and your 3D laser survey brief, we will ensure you get the information you want in the right format for your project, while tailoring the scope to meet your time and budgetary requirements. Whether your survey deliverable is a 3D Revit model, 2D CAD plans or the point cloud data – it will be delivered to your desktop, so you can start work immediately.
With 35 years’ experience, nationwide coverage and five regional offices, we have the expertise and scale of resources to deliver both large, complex projects and multiple site survey programmes. By understanding your requirements at the outset, we can help you avoid unnecessary rework, rising costs and delays on your project.
Who we work with
Can we help?
Get the laser survey data you need for your project, when you need it.
Let CADS help you get the information you need, quickly, accurately and in a useable format, so you can get on with your job.
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1 Tailored Specification
We will provide expert advice to hone your survey specification to your exact requirements – thinking about today and the longer term.
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2 Dealing with Data
Let us simplify the data deliverables – by interpreting, coordinating and presenting the data as you need it – managing file size & software interoperability issues.
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3 Right first time
We know your job is complex enough - so we will make sure the data we capture is right first time. Trust us and you can get on with the work you need to do.
Why choose CADS?
Why you should commission your 3D laser building survey from us
With over 35 years of experience and nationwide coverage, there are several benefits of commissioning your 3D laser building survey from CADS.
These include:
- An efficient high-quality consultative service
- A fixed price competitive laser survey quote
- Practical impartial advice from experienced professional surveyors
- A survey solution tailored to your specific technical and programme requirements

Case studies
For over 35 years we’ve been working with clients like you.
Grade II listed building refurb
Complex 3D laser building survey
CADS mobilised quickly to deliver an accurate measured survey of a complex building with architectural details at multiple levels
Owner of former Iconic Daimler HQ
We appointed CADS, because of their expertise. They were able to mobilise swiftly, working with us to develop the required survey specification and methodology.
Extensive regeneration project
Topo & measured building survey
This 2.12 ha site survey included a large supermarket, 26 retail units and an 18th Century Mill
Iain Tubby, Principal Surveyor
The scale of the site required a range of survey methods to effectively capture the data with deliverables including a 3D point cloud, Revit model and 2D plans and elevations
An efficient process to get the data you need for your project
When you commission CADS for your 3D laser building survey, here's what happens next:
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1. Scoping requirements
Following an initial conversation to understand your requirements, we will prepare your quote within 48 hours, or within 48 hours of a site visit where needed.
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2. Capturing the data
Upon instruction, we aim to mobilise and have surveyors on site within 5 working days. 1 day on site requires 2-4 days data preparation
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3. Desktop delivery
Receive your data in formats including Revit architectural & terrain models , LIDAR point cloud files, 2D CAD plans, sections & elevations, so you can start work immediately.
Ready to get your project started?
Get the data you need for complex building projects with ease and satisfaction by speaking with our surveying experts today.