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Point cloud scanning vs. manual measuring
Manual measuring is fine for one simple room. As soon as a space has several rooms, irregular walls, ceilings or services, a scan is faster, more complete and easier to check later.
| Point cloud scan | Tape and laser meter | |
|---|---|---|
| Time on site (300 m² office) | About 2 hours | A full day or more |
| What is captured | Everything visible, in 3D | Only what was measured |
| Missed dimensions | Measure later from the data | Return visit |
| Ceiling heights and levels | Captured everywhere | Spot checks |
| Accuracy | High-accuracy, consistent across the space | Depends on the person |
| Cost for one small room | Minimum project fee applies | Lower |
| Output | E57/RCP/LAS + 3D tour | Sketch and notes |
Our view
Which should you choose?
For a single small room, measure by hand. For anything you will design, build or fit out across several rooms, scan once and measure from the data as often as you need.
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