Matterport Scanning UK
Professional Matterport scanning & digital twins
Nationwide Matterport Pro3 LiDAR scanning that turns any building into an accurate, explorable property digital twin — with fast turnaround from Photoplan, a property media team established in 2004.
Nationwide Matterport Pro3 scanning · Fast turnaround · Residential & commercial · Photoplan established 2004 · Estate agents book via the app · One-off customers order online or request a quote
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Google reviews“I have been dealing with Photoplan for 20+ years. They always provide a speedy and efficient service, with photos and floor plans that do real justice to the property we are marketing.”
Why clients choose Photoplan
Professional Matterport scanning from a team established in 2004
Photoplan has captured property media since 2004. Today we deliver Matterport scanning UK-wide with the Matterport Pro3 LiDAR camera — accurate digital twins, dollhouse views and floor plans, delivered fast and ready to explore from any browser.
- 2004
- Established
- 22+ yrs
- Industry experience
- Pro3
- Matterport LiDAR camera
- UK-wide
- Nationwide coverage
- Hours
- Tour ready fast
- Digital twins
- 2D & 3D capture
- Branded
- Your branding
- Commercial
- Residential & commercial
A real Matterport Pro3 LiDAR capture — walk through the space, switch to dollhouse view and explore the layout remotely, complete with an accurate digital twin, floor plan and measurements.
Matterport scanning captures a property in full 3D. Using the Matterport Pro3 LiDAR camera, Photoplan creates an accurate digital twin that buyers, tenants, architects and project teams can explore from any browser — complete with walkthrough, dollhouse view, floor plan and precise measurements. We deliver Matterport scanning across London, Essex and nationwide.
- Hours
- Tour often ready same day
- Pro3
- Matterport LiDAR camera
- UK-wide
- Nationwide coverage
What you get
What you get with Matterport scanning
Professional Pro3 capture, expert finishing and reliable delivery — immersive digital twins ready to explore, share and export.
Matterport Pro3 LiDAR
The latest Matterport camera captures highly accurate 2D and 3D data indoors and outside.
Immersive digital twin
Buyers and stakeholders explore the building online, room by room, before they visit.
Dollhouse & floor plans
Every scan includes a 3D dollhouse view and a schematic floor plan as standard.
Point cloud & E57
Export E57 and MatterPak data for architecture, BIM workflows and construction.
How it works
From booking to hosted twin
- 1
Book your scan
Share the address and brief online. Estate agents book via the app; one-off clients order in the shop or request a quote.
- 2
We capture on site
A Photoplan specialist attends with the Matterport Pro3 LiDAR camera and scans the building in a single visit.
- 3
Process & quality check
Capture data is processed into a complete digital twin, then checked for coverage, clarity and accuracy.
- 4
Deliver & host
Receive your hosted tour link, embed code and optional survey exports — ready to publish and share.
The fundamentals
What is Matterport scanning?
Matterport scanning is professional 3D building capture that creates an explorable digital twin. Below is a clear guide to the technology, why accuracy matters, and what you actually receive.
What Matterport is
Matterport is a 3D capture platform that turns a real building into an interactive digital twin. On site we use a Matterport camera; in the cloud the platform stitches geometry and imagery into a walkable 3D model.
What a digital twin is
A property digital twin is a true-to-scale 3D replica of the building — not a slideshow of photos. It preserves layout, scale and how rooms connect so people can explore and measure remotely.
Why twins are becoming standard
Buyers, tenants and project teams expect to understand a space before they travel. Digital twins qualify interest, cut wasted viewings and give architects and FM teams a reusable building record.
How LiDAR works
LiDAR fires laser pulses and times the return to map distance. On the Matterport Pro3 this builds accurate room geometry — the foundation for measurements, dollhouse views and point cloud exports.
Capture at a glance
- 01
LiDAR pulses
Camera measures distance to surfaces
- 02
Colour imagery
High-quality photos wrap the geometry
- 03
Cloud processing
Matterport builds the 3D model
- 04
Explore & export
Tour, measure, share or download data
Photography
- Beautiful still images for portals and ads
- Shows finish, light and lifestyle
- Does not create measurable 3D geometry
- Ideal alongside a Matterport twin
LiDAR scanning
- Captures structure and spatial relationships
- Supports measurements and floor plans
- Enables dollhouse and point cloud data
- Foundation for building digital twin services
Why accuracy matters
Accurate geometry means measurements feel trustworthy, floor plans reflect the real layout, and survey exports are useful for design teams. That is the difference between a pretty walkthrough and a genuine building digital twin.
Indoor scanning
Indoors we capture rooms, corridors, stairs and circulation so viewers understand flow. Lights on, doors open and clear floors produce the cleanest twins for sales, lettings and FM.
Outdoor scanning
The Pro3 also handles gardens, courtyards, façades and many site exteriors — valuable for commercial marketing, context and site records. Outdoor scope is agreed in your brief.
A Matterport survey records geometry, colour imagery and spatial relationships in one visit. Typical information captured includes room shapes, openings, finishes as they appear on the day, and the connections between spaces that make a building feel real online.
Typical outputs range from a hosted Matterport tour for marketing through to MatterPak packages, E57 point clouds and workflows that feed CAD or BIM. Photoplan helps you choose the right Matterport service level for estate agency marketing or professional documentation.
The opportunity
Why does Matterport scanning matter?
Matterport scanning turns a property into an accurate, explorable 3D digital twin. Buyers experience true layout, scale and flow online — which qualifies serious interest and speeds up decisions.
Explore in true 3D
Buyers move naturally through a complete 3D model, not just a set of linked photos.
Dollhouse view
A 3D dollhouse shows the entire property and how every room connects at a glance.
Measure anything
Accurate LiDAR capture lets viewers take measurements straight from the tour.
Qualify serious buyers
Immersive twins filter out casual browsers and attract genuinely interested viewers.
Works for commercial
Scan offices, retail and industrial space, including many outdoor areas.
Create a digital twin
An accurate, reusable 3D record for marketing, planning and construction.
Live examples
See Matterport 3D tours in action
Every Matterport scan is a fully interactive digital twin. Explore examples across residential and commercial property.
Residential digital twin
A full residential scan where buyers can walk through naturally or jump to any room from the dollhouse view — building a genuine sense of scale and flow before viewing.
Open full screenCommercial space
For commercial property, a Matterport twin lets prospective tenants survey the space remotely and provides accurate data for fit-out and planning.
Open full screenThe technology
Why choose Matterport Pro3?
We capture with the Matterport Pro3 — Matterport’s professional LiDAR camera. It is the right tool when you need accurate digital twins for marketing, documentation and commercial projects across the UK.
Longer scanning range
Reach further into large rooms, atriums and open floor plates — fewer setups for big spaces.
Better outdoor performance
Stronger results in daylight for gardens, façades, courtyards and many commercial exteriors.
Higher accuracy
LiDAR geometry supports trustworthy measurements, dollhouse views and professional exports.
Faster capture
Efficient on-site workflow means most properties are completed in a single visit.
Better colour quality
High-quality imagery wraps the model so tours look sharp on portals and presentations.
Large & complex buildings
Suited to commercial floors, industrial sites, heritage volumes and multi-storey estates.
Residential homes
Clean twins for sales and lettings with dollhouse, floor plan and shareable marketing links.
Large commercial
Offices, retail and mixed-use floors where range and speed keep capture efficient.
Industrial sites
Warehouses and plant spaces that benefit from longer LiDAR reach and clear spatial records.
Heritage buildings
Non-invasive documentation of listed fabric, layout and condition for careful projects.
Choosing the right tour
Matterport vs traditional 360 tours
Both create immersive online experiences. Matterport builds a measurable digital twin; traditional 360 tours link panoramic photography for a fast, branded walkthrough. Photoplan offers both — pick the tool that matches the job.
| Capability | Matterport scanning | Traditional 360 tours |
|---|---|---|
| LiDAR geometry | ||
| Spatial accuracy | High — model-based | Visual — photo-based |
| In-tour measurements | ||
| Dollhouse view | ||
| Floor plans | Schematic included | Separate service |
| Point clouds | ||
| E57 export | ||
| BIM workflow support | With exports | |
| Virtual tour experience | ||
| Marketing impact | Premium / immersive | Fast / immersive |
| Asset management | Strong digital record | Visual reference |
Choose Matterport when…
You need a property digital twin with measurements, dollhouse view, schematic plans or point cloud / E57 data — for premium marketing, commercial lettings, architecture, FM or construction progress.
Choose a 360 tour when…
You want a branded, interactive walkthrough quickly for everyday listings, without LiDAR exports. See our 360 virtual tours service — often combined with photography in one visit.
Industries we work with
Matterport for every sector that needs a digital twin
From estate agency marketing to architecture, FM and public estates — Photoplan delivers Matterport scanning tailored to how each industry uses the model.
Estate Agents
- Use cases
- Premium listings, instruction wins, remote first viewings
- Benefits
- Qualify buyers and showcase layout before they travel
- Deliverables
- Hosted twin, dollhouse, floor plan, embed link
Property Developers
- Use cases
- Show homes, marketing suites, unit comparisons
- Benefits
- Sell off-plan context and completed stock with consistency
- Deliverables
- Branded tours, multi-unit capture programmes
Commercial Property
- Use cases
- Office, retail and industrial marketing & leasing
- Benefits
- Tenants survey space remotely; landlords keep a record
- Deliverables
- Twin + optional E57 / MatterPak
Architecture
- Use cases
- Existing conditions, design context, client reviews
- Benefits
- Fewer repeat site visits; clearer briefing packs
- Deliverables
- Digital twin, E57, MatterPak pathways
Interior Design
- Use cases
- Space planning, client walkthroughs, FF&E context
- Benefits
- True-to-scale rooms for remote collaboration
- Deliverables
- Measurable twin and schematic plans
Facilities Management
- Use cases
- Estate records, contractor briefing, remote access
- Benefits
- One living model for dispersed teams
- Deliverables
- Hosted twin with ongoing hosting options
Construction
- Use cases
- Progress capture, as-built records, dispute evidence
- Benefits
- Timestamped spatial documentation of the site
- Deliverables
- Milestone twins and point cloud exports
Hotels
- Use cases
- Guest marketing, sample rooms, refurb planning
- Benefits
- Let guests explore before they book
- Deliverables
- Marketing twins of public areas & rooms
Schools
- Use cases
- Open days, estate documentation, contractor access
- Benefits
- Safe remote exploration for parents and suppliers
- Deliverables
- Campus or block-level twins
Universities
- Use cases
- Campus marketing, space utilisation, projects
- Benefits
- Consistent records across large estates
- Deliverables
- Multi-building capture programmes
Healthcare
- Use cases
- Clinic/hospital wayfinding, estates & projects
- Benefits
- Document complex layouts without disruption
- Deliverables
- Controlled-access twins for teams
Care Homes
- Use cases
- Family tours, marketing, refurbishment records
- Benefits
- Reassure families with a clear sense of place
- Deliverables
- Sensitive, well-lit residential twins
Industrial
- Use cases
- Warehouse marketing, logistics planning, H&S context
- Benefits
- Show volume and access at scale
- Deliverables
- Large-volume Pro3 capture
Manufacturing
- Use cases
- Plant documentation, contractor induction, change control
- Benefits
- Spatial context for complex sites
- Deliverables
- Twin + optional point cloud
Retail
- Use cases
- Unit marketing, store planning, brand roll-outs
- Benefits
- Remote review of trading floors and back-of-house
- Deliverables
- Fast-turn marketing twins
Local Authorities
- Use cases
- Public buildings, heritage, capital projects
- Benefits
- Transparent records for stakeholders and suppliers
- Deliverables
- Documented twins for estates teams
Applications
Where Matterport digital twins add value
One Matterport survey can serve marketing today and documentation tomorrow. These are the applications clients commission most often.
Property sales
Help buyers understand scale and flow before they book a viewing.
Lettings
Let tenants explore flats and commercial units remotely.
Marketing
Stand out on portals and pitch decks with a premium 3D experience.
Planning
Give planners and stakeholders spatial context early.
Asset management
Keep a dated digital record across a portfolio.
Facilities management
Brief contractors and review sites without every trip.
Insurance claims
Document condition and layout after an incident.
Building surveys
Support surveyors with visual and spatial context.
Lease plans
Combine capture with Land Registry lease plan workflows.
Measured surveys
Feed CAD and survey packages from Pro3 capture.
Construction progress
Record milestones as the build advances.
Historic buildings
Non-invasive documentation for heritage projects.
Building documentation
Create a reusable as-found record of the estate.
Remote collaboration
Walk the building together from anywhere in the UK.
BIM workflows
Export point clouds to support model-based design.
Need lease plans or measured survey drawings from the same visit? Pair Matterport with our lease plans and digital twin measured surveys.
Our scanning process
From consultation to hosted digital twin
A clear eight-stage Matterport service — designed for estate agents, commercial clients and project teams who need reliable capture without drama.
- 1
Initial consultation
We confirm building type, access, indoor/outdoor scope and whether you need marketing twin only or survey exports such as E57 and MatterPak.
- 2
Site planning
We schedule the visit, agree parking and inductions, and plan the walk path for efficient Pro3 coverage.
- 3
Preparing the property
You open doors, clear pathways and switch on lights. We share a short prep checklist so capture stays clean and complete.
- 4
Matterport capture
A Photoplan specialist scans on site with the Matterport Pro3 LiDAR camera — typically in a single attendance.
- 5
Cloud processing
Capture data uploads to Matterport for processing into a complete, explorable 3D digital twin.
- 6
Quality assurance
We review coverage, alignment, imagery and any export packages before release.
- 7
Deliverables
You receive the hosted link, embed code and any agreed MatterPak, E57, floor plan or survey files.
- 8
Ongoing hosting & support
We advise on hosting, branding, ownership transfer and how to combine the twin with photography and plans.
Deliverables
Every output from a Matterport survey
Start with a hosted digital twin for marketing — or add professional exports for architecture, construction and asset management. We scope deliverables clearly at quotation stage.
Matterport tour
Hosted, shareable 3D walkthrough that works in any modern browser.
Dollhouse view
Bird’s-eye 3D model showing how every room connects.
Floor plans
Schematic plans generated from the scan; measured marketing plans available as an add-on.
Schematic floor plans
Clear layout drawings included with the Matterport space for quick reference.
MatterPak
Downloadable package with point cloud, imagery and plan assets for design teams.
Point cloud
Dense spatial data for visualisation, measurement and modelling workflows.
E57 scan export
Industry-standard E57 files for architecture, surveying and construction software.
OBJ
Mesh-oriented exports where your workflow requires OBJ assets from the capture.
CAD workflow
Scan data that supports CAD drawing and documentation packages.
BIM workflow
Point cloud inputs that help teams build or validate BIM models.
High-resolution imagery
Still frames and panoramic imagery from the capture for reports and marketing.
Measurements
In-model measuring tools for lengths and areas inside the digital twin.
Case study
The Point, Borehamwood — digital twin, measured survey and lease plan
One Matterport Pro3 LiDAR survey visit captured a 23,000 sq ft former entertainment venue and delivered the digital twin, measured survey data and Land Registry lease plan from a single source of truth.
Why Photoplan?
A Matterport partner you can trust
Photoplan is one of the UK’s established providers of Matterport scanning and digital twin services — combining Pro3 technology with the reliability estate agents and commercial clients expect.
- 2004
- Established
- 100k+
- Properties captured
- 4.9/5
- Average client rating
- UK-wide
- Nationwide service
Established in 2004
Over two decades capturing property media across the UK.
Nationwide coverage
Matterport London, Essex and UK-wide appointments.
Matterport Pro3
Professional LiDAR capture as standard, not a compromise camera.
Experienced operators
Specialists who know how to scan homes and complex sites cleanly.
Commercial expertise
Offices, retail, industrial and large-floor capture programmes.
Residential expertise
Estate agency twins that look premium and share effortlessly.
Fast turnaround
Tours often ready within hours of scanning.
Friendly support
Clear advice on hosting, branding and the right deliverables.
High quality outputs
Checked coverage, sharp imagery and professional exports.
Prefer a single supplier for the whole listing? Combine Matterport with property photography, floor plans and drone photography in one coordinated workflow.
Google reviews
Rated excellent by our clients
Estate agents, developers and homeowners have trusted Photoplan for over 22 years. Here is what some of them say on Google.
Excellent rating on Google Reviews
Read all reviews on Google“I have been dealing with Photoplan for 20+ years. They always provide a speedy and efficient service, with photos and floor plans that do real justice to the property we are marketing.”
“Ben took photos and a video of our penthouse and did an extremely good job. His photos are taken with great artistic skill and give an excellent impression of the space. By far the best property photographer we have come across — highly recommended.”
“Photoplan offer an amazing service that far exceeds traditional property photography. Highly recommended!”
“Absolutely brilliant service and beautiful professional pictures. Very professional and quick. I would recommend them to family and friends.”
“Ben is very experienced, diligent and knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend his services.”
“Prompt replies to enquiries, and the photos turned out really nice. Would definitely use again.”
A connected workflow
Part of the ReHub platform
Photoplan media plugs straight into ReHub — a connected suite of AI apps for HDR, editing, decluttering, staging and motion. One workflow, from capture to publish.
Nationwide
Matterport scanning across the UK
From Matterport London and Matterport Essex to cities and regions nationwide — wherever your property is, we can capture it as a digital twin.
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Matterport scanning sits alongside photography, plans, surveys and virtual tours — book a connected package from one UK supplier.
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Nationwide service, fast response and an experienced Pro3 scanning team for commercial and residential projects. Estate agents book via the app; one-off and commercial clients can order online or request a quotation.
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