What Is Matterport Reality Capture?
Matterport reality capture is a professional 3D imaging process that transforms physical spaces into fully navigable digital environments. Using the Matterport Pro3 camera, our team captures your property through a series of 360 capture positions that the Matterport platform automatically stitches into a cohesive, dimensionally accurate virtual model.
The result is a cloud-hosted digital twin that stakeholders can explore from any device—walking through rooms, measuring distances in measurement mode, viewing floor plans, and sharing access with remote teams. For property owners, architects, and project managers who need a thorough visual record without the cost of survey-grade laser scanning, Matterport reality capture delivers exceptional value.
What Is Included in Our Matterport Services?
Every Matterport site capture we deliver includes a complete set of 3D tour deliverables. When you engage LiDAR Precise Plans for Matterport scanning services, here is what is included:
- Fully navigable immersive walkthrough hosted on the Matterport platform
- 360 capture of all primary spaces with high-resolution photographic detail
- Floor plan creation automatically generated from scan data, exportable as a 2D schematic
- Measurement mode enabled for every model, allowing stakeholders to take point-to-point measurements within the virtual walkthrough
- Digital documentation archive with a secure, shareable link for project sharing and access
- Dollhouse view for full spatial orientation of multi-room properties
- Embed code for integration into your website, project portals, or client-facing presentations
On request, we also provide MatterPak exports—which include point cloud data, OBJ files, and XYZ data—for teams needing raw spatial data beyond the standard 3D tour deliverable.
When to Use Matterport Reality Capture
Matterport reality capture serves a distinct set of project needs. Our Matterport scanning services are the right solution when:
Documentation for Renovations and Pre-Construction Planning
Before a renovation begins, stakeholders need a clear picture of existing conditions. Matterport reality capture provides an immersive, measurable reference that architects, interior designers, and contractors can revisit without returning to the site. For projects requiring millimeter-level precision or architectural modeling, our 3D laser scanning services are the appropriate solution.For documentation for renovations where general spatial reference matters more than millimeter precision, Matterport is efficient, fast, and cost-effective.
Progress Documentation and Construction Milestones
General contractors and project owners use Matterport to capture construction progress at key milestones. A sequenced set of captures creates a chronological digital documentation archive that tracks site evolution, supports dispute resolution, and provides proof-of-progress for lenders or developers. Regular Matterport site capture visits enable remote oversight across multiple projects simultaneously.
Site Walkthrough for Stakeholders
When decision-makers cannot visit a property in person, a Matterport 3D virtual tour gives them a functional substitute. Whether presenting a space to a prospective tenant, briefing an ownership group on a renovation, or sharing existing conditions with an out-of-market design team, our reality capture walkthrough communicates space far more effectively than photographs or video.
Facility Documentation and Ongoing Property Management
A Matterport digital twin for facilities becomes a living asset. Property managers use it to onboard vendors, document equipment locations, plan maintenance access, and train staff without repeated site visits. The measurement mode within the model lets facility teams verify dimensions for furniture purchasing, equipment sizing, or buildout planning.
Hospitality and Retail Presentations
Hotels, restaurants, event venues, and retail spaces use Matterport 3D property walkthrough content for marketing, leasing, and design coordination. The immersive walkthrough capture format outperforms static photography for communicating scale, flow, and ambiance to remote decision-makers and customers.
What Deliverables Do We Provide with Matterport?
Our standard Matterport reality capture deliverable package includes the following, typically provided within our standard turnaround window after the capture visit:
- Hosted Matterport 3D tour link with project sharing and access controls
- Schematic floor plan PDF and PNG from the automated floor plan creation system
- Measurement mode enabled across the full model
- Dollhouse view and inside view navigation
- Shareable embed code for web or portal integration
- Digital documentation archive with long-term hosting
Optional add-ons available upon request include MatterPak bundle (point cloud, OBJ, XYZ exports), highlight reel video export, and annotated guided tour creation for stakeholder presentation purposes.
Capture Workflow and Turnaround Time for Matterport
Our Matterport capture workflow and turnaround is streamlined for commercial efficiency. Here is how the process works from scheduling through delivery:
- Scheduling and site coordination: We confirm access requirements, space size, and specific capture priorities in advance of the visit.
- On-site capture: Depending on space size, capture takes between two and six hours for most commercial properties. Each scan position takes approximately 20 seconds, and our team methodically covers all primary and secondary spaces to ensure complete coverage.
- Processing and QA/QC process: Matterport automatically processes the scan data. Our team performs a full QA/QC process review to verify scan alignment, coverage completeness, and model accuracy before delivery.
- Delivery: Completed models are typically delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the capture date. We provide direct access links and walkthrough instructions for all stakeholders receiving the model.
For most commercial spaces under 20,000 square feet, how long does a Matterport scan take on-site is typically three to five hours including setup, capture, and quality check before leaving the property.
Matterport Reality Capture Cost
Matterport reality capture cost varies based on property size, number of capture positions required, location within our seven-market service area, and any add-on deliverables. For most commercial properties, our Matterport scanning services are priced competitively against the cost of a professional photography session—with dramatically greater utility.
Factors that influence Matterport reality capture cost include:
- Total square footage and number of floors
- Site complexity (number of rooms, corridors, and access points)
- Travel within or between market service areas
- Required add-ons such as MatterPak point cloud export or annotated tour creation
- Frequency of capture visits for progress documentation projects
Contact LiDAR Precise Plans directly for project-specific pricing. We provide transparent quotes based on your property specifications and documentation objectives.
Can Matterport Be Used for Construction Documentation?
Matterport can be used for construction documentation in specific contexts—particularly for visual progress documentation, stakeholder site walkthroughs, and pre-renovation space capture where general spatial reference is the primary goal. The measurement mode in Matterport models provides approximate dimensions suitable for planning and coordination discussions.
However, projects requiring construction drawings, BIM modeling at LOD 200 or higher, MEP coordination, or contractor-grade dimensional accuracy require professional LiDAR laser scanning. If your project involves architects producing renovation drawings or engineers coordinating mechanical systems from scan data, we will recommend our professional LiDAR scanning services instead.
We help every client select the right reality capture approach for their specific project—so if you are uncertain which method fits your documentation needs, we will give you an clear recommendation based on your use case.
Matterport Scanning Services Across Seven Southwest Markets
LiDAR Precise Plans provides Matterport reality capture across Las Vegas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Austin. Our team serves commercial property managers, architects, contractors, developers, and hospitality operators throughout these markets with consistent service quality and fast turnaround times.
Whether you need a one-time site capture for a lease presentation, a series of progress documentation captures during a renovation, or an ongoing Matterport digital twin for facilities management, we coordinate scheduling and delivery across all seven markets from a single point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions About Matterport Reality Capture
Our Matterport services include the hosted 3D virtual tour, floor plan creation, measurement mode access, dollhouse view, project sharing and access link, embed code, and our QA/QC process review before delivery. Add-on options include MatterPak point cloud exports, highlight reel videos, and guided tour annotations.
For most commercial spaces, on-site Matterport capture takes between three and five hours, including setup, capture, and our pre-departure quality check. Larger or more complex facilities may require a full day. Processing and delivery of the final model typically occurs within 24 to 48 hours after the capture visit.
Our standard turnaround time for Matterport capture is 24 to 48 hours from the date of the capture visit. For time-sensitive projects, contact us to discuss expedited delivery options.
Matterport serves well for visual construction progress documentation, stakeholder site walkthroughs, and pre-renovation space capture. For projects requiring precise architectural drawings or engineering-grade measurements, professional LiDAR scanning is the appropriate technology. We will always recommend the right tool for your project requirements.
A Matterport digital twin for facilities is a permanent, cloud-hosted 3D model of your property that facility managers, vendors, and staff can access remotely. It documents space conditions, equipment locations, and room configurations in a fully navigable format—reducing the need for physical site visits for planning, vendor coordination, and training purposes.
Request a Matterport Reality Capture Quote
Contact LiDAR Precise Plans to discuss your Matterport scanning services project. We serve commercial clients across Las Vegas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Austin and provide clear, project-specific pricing based on your space and documentation objectives.
Whether you need a single immersive walkthrough capture, a series of progress documentation visits, or an ongoing Matterport digital twin for your facilities portfolio, our team will match the right capture workflow and turnaround to your schedule and budget.