Historic Renovation
Documentation for Historic Renovations in Denver
Older buildings rarely have accurate drawings. A 3D scan captures what actually exists so your renovation starts from reality, not guesswork. Floor plans from $600.
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Denver's older neighborhoods, from the Victorian homes of Capitol Hill to the warehouses in RiNo and the commercial buildings of LoDo, share a common challenge: original construction documents may not exist, or they may not reflect decades of renovations, additions, and modifications. Starting a renovation of these buildings without accurate existing conditions documentation is a recipe for costly surprises.
A 3D scan captures the building as it actually stands today. Wall thicknesses that vary from room to room, floors that are not level, structural elements that have been modified, and layouts that differ from any available plans. The scan gives your design team a verified starting point for the renovation.
Why scanning matters more for older buildings
Newer buildings were constructed from CAD drawings that often match reality closely enough for renovation planning. Older buildings were not. A home built in 1910 may have been through several renovations, room additions, and system upgrades. Hand-measuring an older building is slow, error-prone, and easy to get wrong in the areas that matter most, like structural walls and bearing points.
A Matterport scan captures the entire building in one visit. The dimensional data is consistent and complete. Your architect can work from the scan data and the resulting floor plans instead of spending days on site with a tape measure, and the interactive 3D walkthrough lets anyone on the team revisit the building remotely.
What you get
Scan plus Floor Plans from $600 gives you dimensioned floor plans and an E57 point cloud, ideal for renovation planning and design. Full Drawings from $1,200 adds a complete Revit model with CAD files, for projects where the architect needs a 3D model to design the renovation inside of. Both packages include a shareable 3D walkthrough.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Matterport captures the space as it is, including irregular room shapes, varying wall thicknesses, non-level floors, and other conditions common in older buildings. The resulting floor plans and models reflect the real geometry.
No. The scanner works around furniture and existing contents. Clearing is not required, though access to key rooms and areas improves the scan quality.
The Matterport scan captures dimensional data consistently across the entire space. A licensed architecture team reviews and processes the scan data into your deliverables. The result is more accurate and more complete than hand-measuring, especially for buildings with complex geometry.
The 3D scan captures visible architectural features including moldings, trim profiles, window and door styles, and decorative elements. The interactive walkthrough serves as a visual record your team can reference during design.
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