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Heritage Survey
A heritage survey is an as-built survey of a historic structure, capturing irregular masonry and non-standard geometry with the same accuracy as a modern building.
Heritage structures rarely have accurate original drawings, so the point cloud itself becomes the reference — we often overlay it with a BIM floor plan so renovation architects can compare the two directly.
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Frequently asked
Is Heritage Survey a separate service, or part of Scan to CAD/Model/BIM?
It's an application of our core services, not a separate offering — see the linked service page above for how Heritage Survey fits into Scan to CAD, Model, or BIM.
How long does a project involving Heritage Survey typically take?
It depends on site size and the specific deliverable level — see the linked service page's turnaround table for typical timing.
Does Heritage Survey require any special equipment beyond your standard setup?
No — the same Total Station + FARO capture used on every project applies here; Heritage Survey is a matter of how the output is scoped and drafted, not different hardware.
Can Heritage Survey be combined with another survey type on the same site visit?
Often yes — if your project needs Heritage Survey alongside another application, tell us during scoping and we'll plan a single capture that supports both.
Who should I talk to about a Heritage Survey project?
Start with the Contact page — describe the site and what Heritage Survey needs to achieve, and we'll scope it from there.