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Facades and building envelopes
Document cracks, chips, discolorations and connection details completely and accurately.
Photogrammetry and 3D laser scanning for buildings
Digitally record, locate, and traceably document defects.
We combine high-resolution photogrammetry and 3D laser scanning to create photorealistic, measurable 3D models. Damage and anomalies on facades, roofs, and buildings can be clearly located, assessed, and coordinated with project stakeholders.
Photorealistic 3D documentationMeasurable and localized findingsWeb-based voting possible
Visual inventory documentation
What does defect detection using photogrammetry mean?
Photogrammetric defect detection combines high-resolution image information with the spatial geometry of a building.
Overlapping photographs and supplementary laser scans are used to create a scaled, textured 3D model. Cracks, spalling, deformations, or other anomalies can be clearly located, described, and compared throughout the project. This provides experts, planners, owners, and contractors with a common visual basis.
The crucial factor is the verifiable location.A photo shows damage – the spatial model additionally shows where it is located, how large it is and in what context it is.
Typical starting situations
When spatial defect documentation is particularly helpful
Whether it's an insurance claim, warranty claim or maintenance – comprehensible documentation provides the necessary basis.
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Hard-to-reach areas
Record roofs, towers, bridges or high facades with drones and suitable cameras.
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Renovation planning
Provide findings as a comprehensible basis for action planning, tendering and cost assessment.
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Course of events and securing of evidence
Document conditions at defined points in time and spatially compare subsequent changes.
Photorealistic and spatially located documentation of visible damage and abnormalities
Scope of recording
What information is recorded during the defect assessment?
Resolution, recording areas and documentation depth are tailored to the component, damage pattern and subsequent evaluation.
- Facade surfaces and building edges
- Cracks, spalling and deformations
- Roof surfaces, parapets and connections
- Windows, doors, joints and reveals
- Moisture and discoloration characteristics
- Component areas that are difficult to access
- Spatial location and measurable extent
- Reference points and agreed-upon finding attributes
Results
Verifiable documentation for assessment and remediation
The expenditure is coordinated with expert opinions, planning, tendering and the cooperation of the project participants.
Textured 3D model
Photorealistic, spatially navigable model of the recorded building.
Located list of defects
Findings including position, description, image reference and agreed categories.
Point cloud and orthophotos
Measurable inventory data, rectified views and defined sections.
Web-based project view
Shared visual access for owners, experts and planners.
project flow
From task clarification to spatial defect documentation
Clarify the task
Coordinate the structure, damage patterns, accessibility, and desired evaluation.
schedule recording
Define camera, drone and scanning procedures as well as reference points.
Record inventory
Record image sequences and supplementary spatial measurement data completely.
Prepare model
Calculate, georeference, check, and structure the images as a 3D model.
handed over findings
Provide defect report, measurement data and agreed documentation.
reference projects
Photogrammetry and defect documentation in practice
Selected projects with photorealistic 3D models, facade documentation and buildings that are difficult to access.
Selected references
Facade · Defect recording
Facade damage spatially documented
Reality model for the verifiable recording and evaluation of visible defects.
Building · TwinSpect
Structural defects evaluated in the 3D model
Photorealistic documentation with spatially located findings for project participants.
Cultural Building · Reality Capture
Castle as a textured 3D model
Drones, photogrammetry and laser scanning for a detailed inventory model.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about defect detection using photogrammetry
Which defects can be documented?
Visible damage such as cracks, spalling, deformations, open joints, discoloration and abnormalities at connections can be spatially documented.
Does the model replace an expert opinion?
No. Digital recording provides a verifiable basis for inventory and measurement. The professional evaluation is carried out by appropriately qualified experts.
When will 3D laser scanning also be used?
Laser scanning complements the image data when a particularly robust geometry, unambiguous scale, or the connection of indoor and outdoor areas is required.
Can drones be used?
Yes, provided the location, weather, permits, and safety conditions allow it. This enables efficient coverage of high or difficult-to-access areas.
How exactly can damage be measured?
The achievable accuracy depends on the recording distance, camera, referencing, surface and evaluation goal, and is determined before the project begins.
How can project participants access the data?
Depending on the agreement, we can provide models, point clouds, orthophotos, reports, or a web-based project view.
Project request
Which building would you like to inspect for defects?
Describe the building, any visible features, accessibility, and desired analysis. A project manager will review your information and contact you personally.
This information helps us with our initial assessment:
- Planning objective and relevant recording areas
- Project location with full property address
- Gross floor area (GFA) including all levels
- Desired recording of outdoor areas, indoor areas, or both areas
- Required scope of services: Architecture and/or building services engineering (MEP)
- Desired output formats: point cloud, CAD plans or BIM model
- Proposed timeframe and existing inventory documents