How much does Scan to BIM cost?
Scan to BIM cost depends on what is being captured and what files the architect, engineer, owner, or contractor needs after capture.
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Most Scan to BIM projects are priced from a custom scope, not a flat universal fee. A small residential or light commercial existing-conditions project may start in the low thousands. A larger commercial, multi-floor, high-detail, or fast-turnaround project may cost several thousand dollars to tens of thousands depending on capture time, modeling detail, travel, and required deliverables.
AeroFrohne recommends quoting by square footage, access conditions, deliverable format, and required model/detail level rather than quoting only by building type.
Planning price ranges
| Scope level | Typical deliverables | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Capture and point cloud | LiDAR/Matterport capture, E57 or RCP/RCS, basic visual reference | Often starts in the low thousands |
| Capture + 2D CAD/PDF plans | Point cloud plus DWG/DXF/PDF floor plans or roof/ceiling plans | Several thousand dollars and up |
| Capture + BIM model | Revit RVT, IFC, architectural base, site or roof add-ons if requested | Custom quote based on size and LOD |
| Complex facility package | Multi-floor, exterior, roof, parking/site, point cloud, BIM, CAD sheets | Custom quote; can be substantially higher |
Cost drivers
- Total square footage and number of floors
- Interior, exterior, roof, parking, and site scope
- Required accuracy and control
- LOD 200 vs LOD 300 modeling expectations
- Revit, IFC, DWG, PDF, E57, or RCP/RCS outputs
- Access limitations, clutter, ceilings, equipment, or occupied spaces
- Travel and turnaround requirements
Who it is for
- Architects needing existing-condition documents
- Owners planning remodels or additions
- Contractors coordinating field conditions
- Facilities teams maintaining digital records
- Developers performing due diligence
- Engineers needing site/building context
Comparison table
| Budget goal | Best option | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest-cost documentation | Point cloud or Matterport visual reference | Client may still need CAD/BIM production |
| Permit/design support | 2D CAD/PDF plans plus point cloud | Less 3D coordination than BIM |
| Design coordination | Revit or IFC model | Higher cost due to modeling labor |
| Full due diligence package | Point cloud + CAD + BIM + walkthrough | Best value but requires clear scope |
Limitations
- Pricing cannot be final without square footage, site access, and deliverable requirements.
- Hidden structural, MEP, or envelope elements may require drawings, destructive investigation, or field verification.
- “LOD 300” should be defined in writing because the term can mean different things to different teams.
- Fast turnaround may require additional production capacity and cost.
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Send the address, square footage, number of floors, needed outputs, deadline, and whether the scope includes interior, exterior, roof, parking, and site areas.
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