We will survey all accessible floors in the property and provide plans showing all visible walls, windows, doors, spot height levels, ceiling/roof heights, window sill/head heights.
A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical building — a navigable, photorealistic 3D environment that mirrors the real space in accurate, measurable detail. Unlike static photography or 2D drawings, a digital twin allows anyone to explore the building remotely, measure spaces, review conditions and collaborate in real time — without setting foot on site.
XP Surveys creates digital twins using Matterport Pro2 scanning technology, producing hosted 3D environments that are accessible from any device via a shareable link. Every capture is timestamped, dimensionally referenced and ready to use within 24–48 hours of the site visit.
Virtual Property Environments for Architects, Developers & Property Professionals
From pre-design site reviews and remote stakeholder collaboration to construction progress documentation and BIM integration, digital twin surveys give your entire project team a shared visual reference — wherever they are.
What a Digital Twin Provides
Virtual Representation of the Building
A digital twin creates a complete, accurate virtual representation of a property — every room, corridor, plant room and accessible space captured in photorealistic 3D. The model mirrors the physical building at the point of capture, providing a reliable spatial reference that can be revisited, shared and updated over time.
Unlike photographs or video walkthroughs, the digital twin is fully navigable — users can move through the space freely, stop at any point, measure distances and zoom into details. The experience is as close to being in the building as remote access can provide.
Remote Collaboration
One of the most practical benefits of a digital twin is eliminating unnecessary site visits. Once hosted, the model can be shared with architects, engineers, contractors, FM teams, investors or planning authorities via a single link — accessible from any device, anywhere in the world.
Project teams can review the same space simultaneously, annotate areas of interest, identify constraints and brief contractors — all from their desks. For complex projects with multiple consultants across different locations, this dramatically reduces coordination time and travel costs.
Live Visualisation & Construction Progress
Digital twins can be captured at multiple stages of a project — before, during and after construction or refurbishment — creating a chronological visual record of how the building changes over time.
For construction projects, regular captures provide date-stamped progress records that all stakeholders can access in real time. Issues can be identified remotely, snagging lists can be generated with precise visual context, and handover documentation is supported by a complete visual record of the finished building.
Navigable 360° Environments
Every digital twin is a fully immersive 360° environment — not a stitched panorama or static image set. Users navigate through the space as if walking through it, with smooth transitions between rooms and the ability to switch between dollhouse view, floor plan view and first-person walkthrough at any point.
For estate agents and property developers, this creates an engaging remote viewing experience for buyers, tenants and investors. For architects and FM teams, it provides spatial context that drawings alone cannot convey.
BIM Integration
Matterport scan data can be exported and integrated with BIM workflows — providing a visual reference layer that sits alongside technical CAD and Revit models. Point cloud data extracted from the scan supports geometric verification, clash detection and as-built validation.
For projects where a fully structured Scan-to-BIM model is required, laser scanning provides higher geometric accuracy — but Matterport digital twins offer a faster, more accessible visual complement to the BIM environment that non-technical stakeholders can navigate without specialist software.
Floor Plans from the Same Scan
Dimensioned floor plans can be generated directly from the digital twin scan data — eliminating the need for a separate floor plan visit. Plans are suitable for property listings, lease documentation and space planning. For fully verified as-built drawings to ±2mm for planning applications or architectural design, a measured building survey is recommended alongside the digital twin.
Who Uses Digital Twin Surveys
Architects & Design Teams
Remote site review before design work begins. Visual briefing material for design team meetings. Pre-design condition record shared with all consultants from a single link. Reduces the need for multiple early-stage site visits.
Property Developers
Remote showcasing of units to investors and buyers before completion. Construction progress documentation at regular intervals. Handover condition record at practical completion. Marketing material for off-plan sales and lettings.
Estate Agents & Lettings Agents
Immersive property listings on Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket. Remote viewings for buyers and tenants who cannot attend in person. Faster sales and lettings cycles with fewer unqualified in-person viewings. Floor plans from the same scan for listings and lease documentation.
Contractors & Project Managers
Real-time visual progress records shared with the full project team. Remote snagging with precise visual context. Pre-start condition records protecting against disputes. Coordination reference for multi-trade fit-out projects.
Facilities Managers
Remote condition reviews without site visits. Visual briefing material for maintenance contractors. Pre- and post-maintenance condition records. For structured portfolio building records, compliance documentation and golden thread support, see our Digital Building Records page.
Heritage & Conservation
Photorealistic condition record before any works begin. Accessible by heritage officers and conservation architects remotely. Supports listed building consent applications and heritage impact assessments with visual evidence.
Cost & Turnaround
Pricing
- 1–2 bed apartment: from £240 + VAT
- 3–4 bed house: from £350 + VAT
- Commercial properties: quoted individually
- Portfolio programmes: consolidated pricing across multiple assets
Floor plans available as an add-on from any capture. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Turnaround
- Site capture: typically 1–3 hours depending on property size
- Model live: within 24–48 hours of site visit
- Floor plans: 3–5 working days if required
Same-week capture available across London and the South East subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a digital twin survey?
A digital twin survey creates a virtual representation of a physical building using Matterport scanning technology. The result is a navigable 360° environment hosted online — accessible from any device, shareable with any stakeholder and accurate enough to use as a spatial reference throughout a project.
How does a digital twin differ from a measured building survey?
A digital twin provides a photorealistic visual environment — ideal for remote collaboration, stakeholder engagement and visual record keeping. A measured building survey provides dimensionally verified CAD drawings to ±2mm accuracy for planning applications and architectural design. The two complement each other and can be captured in the same site visit.
Can digital twin data be used in BIM workflows?
Yes. Matterport scan data can be exported as point cloud files and integrated with CAD and Revit environments. For fully structured BIM models, our Scan-to-BIM service provides a more comprehensive geometric output.
Can the model be embedded in Rightmove or Zoopla?
Yes. Matterport models embed directly into property listings on Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket as well as your own website or client portal.
How long is the model hosted online?
Models remain accessible via shareable link for the duration of your hosting arrangement. Long-term hosting is available. For permanent portfolio building records, see our Digital Building Records page.
Which areas do you cover?
London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and the wider South East. Contact us to confirm coverage for your location.
Send a Message
Get a Digital Twin Survey Quote
XP Surveys provides digital twin surveys across London and the South East:
- Navigable 360° virtual environments
- Remote collaboration & stakeholder access
- Construction progress & handover records
- BIM integration & point cloud export
Model live within 24–48 hours. Portfolio pricing available.
Serving London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and the South East.
Call us on 0333 335 5085 or use the contact form.
