Detroit LiDAR Scanning for Commercial Real Estate
We LiDAR Measure it. You Design it in Detroit.
In the modern era of property measurement, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) laser technology has become a game-changer for achieving accuracy.
Our Detroit-based LiDAR measurement services provide accurate, 2D to 3D data compliant building info for Commercial Real Estate professionals and owners within Southeastern, MI and Detroit Metro.
We are a one-stop shop for Commercial Real Estate projects
- Professional Marketing Photography and/or Video of Commercial Buildings.
- Complete LiDAR Commercial Building scans as 2D to 3D data and as-built documentation with files that streamlines planning.
- Buildings from 1,200 sqft. and up to 500,000 sqft.
- Includes the Dimension Plans as files and PDF's; Optional as Architects AutoCAD files that could be used for design development.
We LiDAR Measure With Confidence
- Optional - BOMA Retail 2020 International measurement standard (ANSI/BOMA Z65.5-2020) for retail buildings.
Private Commercial Building during our LiDAR shoot. ©2025 SwaffordImaging.com
iGUIDE floor plans are RMS and ANSI compliant. With iGUIDE technology, measurement uncertainty in distance measurement on a floor plan is 0.5% or better and the corresponding uncertainty in square footage is 1% or better.
BOMA Int'l Retail Standards in Detroit

Accurate Measurements. Transparency.
For Retail buildings - We can get the certificate.
BOMA Retail 2020 International measurement standard (ASIC/BOMA Z65.5-2020) provides a consistent framework for measuring leasable areas in retail properties including shopping centers, standalone stores, and mixed-use developments.
🔹 Retail-Specifics - Accurately account for exterior-facing storefronts, shared spaces, and multi-tenant occupancy.
🔹Maximize Rentable Space – Make sure every square foot is accurately measured to optimize lease arrangements.
🔹 Enhance Lease Transparency – Accurately defines rentable areas and common space allocations to maintain fair lease agreements.
🔹 Standardized & Credible – Leverage industry-accepted measurement methodologies to facilitate buyer confidence.
We capture lidar point cloud data and 360-degree images.
These digital floorplans are further used to create your Architectural Floor Plans, Construction Floor Plans, As-Built Drawings, and Design Drawings.
With Lidar laser technology we measure and photograph to create your As-Built floor plans; adhering to the ANSI Z765-2021 standard.
CAD Deliverables Package
For comprehensive property understanding, each CAD package includes noted property documentation.
- Validation of what is being Sold, Leased, or Offered.
- Create a Mapping and Measurement of Subject Interior Property.
- Dimension Plan as files and PDF’s (Floor Plans & Area Calculations).
- (Option) 2020 BOMA Retail Standard Int’l Space Certification
- (Option) Move data into CAD files to be DWG Compliant
- (Option) 3D Virtual Walkthrough
- (Option) Professional Marketing Images including Aerials
Provides room measurements, dimensions and total square footage for space planning purposes, including renovation and fit-out projects.
We LiDAR Measure it.
You Design it in Detroit.
With LiDAR technology, property professionals can generate precise as-built documentation, optimize space allocation, and enhance lease negotiations—ultimately maximizing a building’s revenue potential.

Swafford Imaging services the Detroit Metropolitan region.
Swafford Imaging provides professional photography, videography, and LiDAR measurement scanning, across the Detroit Metropolitan area, including Birmingham, Southfield, Auburn Hills, Troy, Plymouth, Ferndale, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Novi, Warren, and the city of Detroit. We specialize in commercial photography, real estate visual marketing, LiDAR Scanning, and architectural imaging.
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