Capturing accurate information about your store estate, the category layouts, fixtures and planograms
Our surveyors tailor the contents of your retail store surveys to your project requirements and budget.
Working throughout the UK and Europe, we obtain the information you need for projects of any scale. Whether at a single location or a multitude of sites.
Our surveyors use both digital-laser and traditional survey methods as appropriate. We can deliver your information as 2D CAD plans, 3D models or a Matterport digital twin.
Our retail surveying expertise was recognised in the BUILD Architecture Awards 2026, where CADS received the Digital Retail Surveying Excellence Award 2026 – UK.
Who we work with
Store surveys tailored to your specific needs
We understand the importance of cost-effectively capturing the information you need. Our team will work with you to agree a specification that meets your requirements while balancing cost, quality, and time.
Whether the information is needed for construction, equipment and space audits, or project roll-outs, we ensure you get the data that matters.
Commissioning a retail store survey allows you to understand the true size and configuration of your retail space, enabling you to maximise its commercial potential and ensure every square metre is optimised for profitability, performance, and effective use.
Architectural retail surveys
Planning a store refurbishment, fit-out, extension or other changes to an existing retail site?
We can quickly and accurately capture existing site conditions using 3D laser scanning, providing your project team with accurate survey data and drawings to support design, planning and delivery.
Need retail store surveys?
Discuss your project with one of our retail store surveys experts. We create 2D CAD plans, 3D models or a Matterport digital twin.
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This intensive survey programme for Polo Ralph Lauren involved 255 concession surveys in 25 European countries in 18 months. We completed the survey and delivered the data within two weeks of the commission.
European-wide retail concession surveys for Polo Ralph Lauren
For international retail programmes, consistency is as important as accuracy. We work to an agreed specification to deliver consistent survey information across stores and countries, so it’s easier for project teams to manage estate-wide programmes efficiently.
Our European concession programme for Polo Ralph Lauren included 255 surveys across 25 countries in 18 months, with the survey specification reproduced in five languages.
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Retail project rollout surveys
CADS has a wealth of experience in delivering estate-wide surveys. This supports our clients when they are rolling out internal or external changes across their store portfolio.
A project roll-out survey provides the site-specific information your team needs to enable the delivery of the project within multiple stores across your estate.
Choosing the best retail store surveys solution for your needs
We build the survey specification around your individual requirements. Our surveyors can help you develop an appropriate specification document for your project.
From site survey to final deliverable
Our surveyors capture the site information and produce the required deliverables. This helps retain the site-specific detail and context gathered during the survey when the information is translated into CAD drawings, 3D models or other project outputs.
Retail survey data tailored to your project
Your needs will be discussed in-depth so that we can understand what data you require now and what data will benefit you in the future. Our teams have deep experience in processing scanned architectural data.
The data can come from our laser scanners to your computer desktop within hours of a survey. If you have a retail survey project on the horizon, please get in touch to find out how we may help you.
Audit surveys to verify existing plans
An internal audit survey can be used to verify the accuracy of any existing instore information such as space, equipment, fixtures and commodities.
We update your floorplans to include the very latest data ready for use in your store planning projects. Whether you are planning a major intervention, a seasonal range review or rebalancing existing space allocations.
Managing asset tagging and plans
We use CAD drawings to help you keep an accurate record of property plans and an asset management record as a single source of truth for all your locations – as your estate grows and changes.
An accurate Matterport asset record serves as a Digital Twin of an occupied building, enabling tagging of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for Facilities Management and Planned Maintenance. This provides a cost-effective alternative to a full 3D Revit® model for ongoing management and maintenance.
We support a wide range of clients including the NBS (Nationwide Building Society) Property & Corporate Services Department and Watches of Switzerland Group.
How can we help you?
Ready to discuss retail store surveys and speak to an expert? Simply fill in the form and one of our team will get in touch with you.
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Matterport retail surveys
For retailers, a Matterport Digital Twin enables the management of estate-wide design and refit projects remotely. Using these immersive 3D virtual tours colleagues can collaborate and make informed design decisions.
Retail as-built surveys
Fast, accurate retail as-built surveys using HD 3D laser scanning — trusted by store planners, merchandisers, architects, and property teams for fit-outs, layout planning, and estate audits.
Measured surveys
Our experienced surveyors deliver comprehensive site survey services tailored to architects, project managers, property professionals, and contractors managing complex or multi-location projects. Operating across the UK and internationally, we ensure fast, reliable, and precise data.
