Detroit LiDAR Scanning for Commercial Real Estate

LiDAR laser scanning services for commercial buildings in Detroit. ©2025 Swafford Imaging

We LiDAR Measure it. You Design it in Detroit.

In the modern era of property measurement, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) laser technology has become a game-changer for achieving accuracy.

Our Detroit-based LiDAR measurement services provide accurate, 2D to 3D data compliant building info for commercial real estate professionals and Owners.

 

We are a one-stop shop for Commercial Real Estate projects

  • Professional Marketing Photography and/or Video of Commercial Buildings.
  • Complete LiDAR Commercial Building scans as 2D to 3D data and as-built documentation with files that streamlines planning.
  • Buildings from 1,200 sqft. and up to 500,000 sqft.
  • Includes the Dimension Plans as files and PDF's; Optional as AutoCAD files.

 

We LiDAR Measure With Confidence

  • Facilitates more accurate lease negotiations with ultimately optimizing a building’s revenue potential.
  • Optional - BOMA Retail 2020 International measurement standard (ANSI/BOMA Z65.5-2020) for retail buildings.

 

 

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Accurate Floor Plans

Our Packages for Commercial Design—your all-in-one solution for a streamlined workflow. Delivering LiDAR high-quality as 2D and 3D measuring packages, Our package accelerates your process with precision and efficiency.

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Speed of Capture is Quick

LiDAR-laser accuracy eliminates human error risk. Our patented camera system allows a floor plan with 3D virtual tour to be captured in a single visit, without significantly increasing the amount of time spent at each property.

Clear Communication

Seamless access to property information empowers everyone—leading to faster decision-making, smarter planning, and effortless navigation. You get precise floor plans, immersive 360° images, accurate room dimensions, high-quality photos, and more.

iGUIDE floor plans are RMS and ANSI compliant. With iGUIDE technology, measurement uncertainty in distance measurement on a floor plan is 0.5% or better and the corresponding uncertainty in square footage is 1% or better.

BOMA Int'l Retail Standards in Detroit

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Accurate Measurements. Transparency.

For Retail buildings - We can get the certificate.

BOMA Retail 2020 International measurement standard (ASIC/BOMA Z65.5-2020) provides a consistent framework for measuring leasable areas in retail properties including shopping centers, standalone stores, and mixed-use developments.

🔹 Retail-Specifics -  Accurately account for exterior-facing storefronts, shared spaces, and multi-tenant occupancy.

🔹Maximize Rentable Space – Make sure every square foot is accurately measured to optimize lease arrangements.

🔹 Enhance Lease Transparency – Accurately define rentable areas and common space allocations to maintain fair lease agreements.

🔹 Standardized & Credible – Leverage industry-accepted measurement methodologies to facilitate buyer confidence.

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We capture lidar point cloud data and 360-degree images.

These digital floorplans are further used to create your Architectural Floor Plans, Construction Floor Plans, As-Built Drawings, and Design Drawings.

With Lidar laser technology we measure and photograph to create your As-Built floor plans; adhering to the ANSI Z765-2021 standard. 

 

CAD Deliverables Package

For comprehensive property understanding, each CAD package includes noted property documentation.

  • Validation of what is being Sold, Leased, or Offered.
  • Create a Mapping and Measurement of Subject Interior Property.
  • Dimension Plan as files and PDF’s (Floor Plans & Area Calculations).
  • (Option) 2020 BOMA Retail Standard Int’l Space Certification
  • (Option) Move data into CAD files to be DWG Compliant
  • (Option) 3D Virtual Walkthrough
  • (Option) Professional Marketing Images including Aerials

 Provides room measurements, dimensions and total square footage for space planning purposes, including renovation and fit-out projects.

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We LiDAR Measure it.

You Design it in Detroit.

With LiDAR technology, property professionals can generate precise as-built documentation, optimize space allocation, and enhance lease negotiations—ultimately maximizing a building’s revenue potential.

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Swafford Imaging services the Detroit Metropolitan region.

Swafford Imaging provides professional photography, videography, and LiDAR measurement scanning, across the Detroit Metropolitan area, including Birmingham, Southfield, Auburn Hills, Troy, Plymouth, Ferndale, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Novi, Warren, and the city of Detroit. We specialize in commercial photography, real estate visual marketing, LiDAR Scanning, and architectural imaging.
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