Laser Scanning for Renovation & Retrofit

Capture enough surrounding geometry to understand interfaces, tie-ins, clearances, access and the effect of new work beyond the demolition line. The boundary should be marked around the design decisions, not assumed from a single room or floor plan.

For renovation planning, known access gaps are shown in the capture limits so designers can see where the existing-condition record cannot support a decision. If an excluded area becomes important, supplemental capture can be scheduled after access is authorized; until then, the condition remains unverified.

Yes, visible irregular geometry can be captured from multiple positions where safe access and line of sight are available. Complex rooms may require additional stations, and hidden construction still requires another investigation method.

Common choices include registered point clouds for direct reference, plans and sections for documentation, and existing-condition BIM for selected modeling workflows. The right package depends on design software, required views, model categories, coordinates and review needs.