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3D Point Clouds

Specialists in 3D Point Clouds

Our in-house team create highly detailed 3D Point Clouds, providing precise digital representations of physical spaces, objects, and terrain. These dense collections of spatial data points are captured using laser scanners, LiDAR, or calibrated cameras and form the foundation for advanced analysis, modelling, and design. Whether fixed to a tripod, drone, vehicle, or backpack, our survey-grade technology captures accurate spatial data quickly and safely, even in challenging environments.
Since 2008, we’ve been delivering point clouds for the likes of infrastructure, heritage, healthcare, and environmental projects across the Southwest and beyond. Our clouds are registered in-house by experienced surveyors using industry-leading software and high-performance workstations, ensuring quality and consistency at every step.

Why You Need 3D Point Clouds

3D point clouds are the first step in creating digital twins, carrying out complex measurements, or developing BIM-ready models. Whether you’re designing, preserving, monitoring or planning, point clouds deliver a wealth of actionable data in a flexible, visual format.

Accurate, High-Volume Data Capture

Capture millions of measurements within minutes which is ideal for detailed analysis, planning and modelling.

Visualise Complex Environments

From cliff faces to major road interchanges, we create digital representations of real-world environments for use in modelling, simulation and stakeholder engagement.

Monitor Changes Over Time

Track subtle changes in features like sea walls, cliff erosion or historic structures with repeat scans.

Foundation for BIM and CAD

Point clouds are the building blocks for Revit models, CAD drawings and mesh extractions, supporting detailed design and analysis workflows.

Efficient and Safe

Minimise time on site and reduce safety risks with fast remote capture in hard-to-access locations.

Our 3D Point Cloud Process

We follow a robust and efficient workflow to deliver clean, accurate, and usable point clouds.
We start by discussing your project goals, site conditions, and intended use for the data. This ensures we choose the right technology, resolution, and level of detail for your requirements.
Our team will visit your site and capture millions of precise data points using laser scanning, or photogrammetry. The method we choose depends on your site’s size, complexity, and accessibility, ensuring we capture every critical detail.
The raw scan data from multiple setups is stitched together into a single, unified dataset. We remove unwanted noise, correct any misalignments, and optimise the point cloud so it’s accurate, consistent, and easy to work with.
We supply the processed point cloud in your preferred industry-standard format (E57, LAS, LAZ, or RCP), ready to be imported into your chosen software. This makes it simple for your designers, engineers, or project managers to start working with it right away.
We can make the point clouds available to view online as needed. If you need more than just the point cloud, we can extract CAD linework or build a detailed Revit model, integrating the scan data into your BIM workflows. This creates a true digital twin of your site for design, planning, or asset management.

Areas We Cover

From cliff edges to car parks, hospitals to heritage sites, Kemp supports clients across Devon, Cornwall and the Southwest with high-quality 3D data. Our local knowledge and commitment to excellence make us a trusted partner for complex surveys of all types.

Why are we different from other 3D Point Cloud companies?

We don’t outsource. Every stage from capture to processing is handled by our talented in-house team. Our experience (since 1988), investment in innovation, and industry regulation (RICS) mean your data is always in expert hands. With ISO-accredited QA processes and a focus on long-term partnerships, we offer peace of mind as well as precise data.

3D Point Cloud FAQs

A point cloud is a dense collection of measurements defined by their x,y,z co-ordinates. They are generally only mm apart and when viewed can appear to represent a solid mass, particularly when colourised. Point clouds are formed by collecting and processing LiDAR and photogrammetric data. Surveyors at Kemp use them daily for measured building surveys, Revit models and for precise engineering measurements.

Point clouds are the result of photogrammetry where calibrated cameras are employed or 3d scanning that employs LiDAR technology. The equipment can be mounted on tripods, drones (UAV), vehicles, backpacks or be handheld. The experience at Kemp ensures we employ the correct instrument for the task at hand.

Point clouds at Kemp are generally issued in E57 format as this is compatible with most software’s that employs point clouds. We can offer a whole range of formats however including LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP. Feel free to chat with our surveyors as the range of formats available is extensive.

Yes, point clouds can be used as the basis for building a BIM model. At Kemp we employ Revit extensively for our digital building models and point clouds are generally the base data for these.

A single scan can be as quick as 30 seconds, however multiple scans are required for most surveys followed by registration and cleansing. It therefore follows that the size of the project and the ease of access are key factors.

Accuracy is often relative to the means of collection, with long range photogrammetry being less accurate than close range scanning. Generally speaking mm accuracy is possible close range whilst cm accuracy is more likely at long range.

Comparison of a 3D Point Cloud

3D Point Cloud

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Trusted By

Our services are utilised by local authorities such as Cornwall and Devon County Councils as well as Plymouth and Exeter City Councils. Architects and Consulting Engineers such as Aecom, Arcadis, AWP, Bailey Partnership, Kendal Kingscott, Stride Treglown and Ward Williams are just a few of the consultants that rely upon our surveys. Contractors from Tier 1 such as Balfour Beatty, BAM, Costain, Kier and Tilbury Douglas through the supply chain to specialist sub-contractors such as MJL, Tecker, WBM all benefit from our personal and professional service. Facility and estate managers at locations such as Cornwall College Group, Eden Project Plymouth and Exeter Universities all have long standing relationships with us. Almost all of the main hospitals in the SW, Treliske, Derriford, Royal Devon & Exeter, Torbay have employed our surveys to facilitate their ongoing development and maintenance. Organisations that are responsible for the nations infrastructure; Environment Agency Highways England, National Grid and South West Water are regular clients that have surveys tailored to meet their requirements.

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