What is 3D Laser Scanning?
3D laser scanning (terrestrial LiDAR) uses pulsed laser light to measure millions of points on a surface in seconds, creating a dense, accurate three-dimensional point cloud. This digital replica of any structure or environment can be measured, analysed, and converted into CAD drawings, BIM models, or GIS data without revisiting the site.
For you, this means one site visit instead of many, no dimensional surprises during construction, and a permanent digital record of your asset – protecting you from future disputes and enabling faster, smarter design decisions.
Applications & Industries Served
Accurate floor plans, elevations, and sections of existing buildings for renovation or extension projects.
Permanent digital archive of heritage structures before, during, and after conservation works.
Piping, structural, and equipment surveys for maintenance, modification, or decommissioning.
Point cloud to Revit/ArchiCAD models (LOD 200–350) for Clash detection and design coordination.
Project Case Study
CASE STUDY · PRETORIA, GAUTENG
Grade II Heritage Building Documentation
A conservation architect required a complete as-built record of a 1920s heritage property in Pretoria before major restoration work. Traditional tape measurement would have taken 3 weeks and missed complex roof geometry.
Mathibe Geomatics completed the full interior and exterior scan in two days using a Leica RTC360. The resulting 1.2 billion-point cloud was registered to ±2mm accuracy and delivered as E57, LAS, and a Revit-ready RCP file.
Why Choose Mathibe Geomatics for 3D Scanning?
- SAGC-registered professionals – not scan technicians, but qualified surveyors who understand datum, control, and legal accuracy requirements.
- Leica RTC360 scanner – one of the fastest, most accurate terrestrial scanners available, with built-in HDR imaging.
- Deliverables in any format: E57, LAS, RCP, DWG, PDF, RVT (Revit-ready point cloud).
- Fixed-price quotation within 24 hours of site information received.
- insurance – your investment is protected.