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Does anyone do 3D scans or pictures for the exterior of houses that would help builders measure and quote their leads?

A friend of mine physically walks around the house to measure the gutters on the house. Is there a specific camera and software that would allow him to take multiple pictures of the house and measure it in a software?

Thanks in advance!
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Hi

we have used drones and then processed thru Pix4d
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This could, I would think, be done with a drone using DroneDeploy's photogrammetry software. This is how I created "Outdoor 3D Mode" models for adding to GeoCV 3D (like Matterport) interiors. I would think referencing just one edge measurement via laser or tape measurement, you could extrapolate everything else. One example is here - click the "tree" icon to see the exterior model.

Mouse over this model to pan, tilt, rotate.

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Video: HOVER for Homeowners | Video courtesy of HOVER | 1 February 2019

Video: Introducing the New HOVER App | Video courtesy of HOVER | 8 April 2020

@DylanWilcox

Yes. For residential, exterior measurements HOVER is likely the exact, right solution that you seek:

HOVER Secures a $60M Customer-Led Round: Build the Future of Property Data
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If you figure out how to make money on this, please let us know.

Best,

Dan
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I've seen Hover but think it is rather expensive for a contractor and not sure I fully trust the software with only using 8 pictures from an iPhone.

Sure it is good for a one time use if you are a home owner to get a rough idea for costs.

But, I think there is a better way using a drone or Lidar Camera with your own software to quote out multiple leads a day. Which then I think we can make money as a freelancer that goes out and takes pictures for exterior contractors. (gutters, roof, siding, windows, etc.)
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@DylanWilcox

HOVER uses satellite imagery to construct the 3D model of the exterior of a house.

It's likely HOVER is faster, less expensive, easier, better workflow and the exporting features to order materials will likely be amazing.

Your solution likely makes sense for commercial real estate: not residential.

Perhaps you could do HOVER as a Service to contractor?

Dan
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Per @HarryCayman, take a look at Pix4D - specifically its Catch app that runs on the latest iPad Pro (or iPhone 12) and uses its Lidar to scan accurate measurements. the app is free but Pix4D processing is $200/mo. on the Cloud. For drone measurements, you need to set up a reference marker and then process the photos through Pix4D Mapper desktop ($350/mo.) or Cloud (no adjustments available).
DroneDeploy for drone mapping is $150/mo. but is not as accurate as Pix4D unless you get the Premium package for $450/mo. (annual plans are cheaper if paid in one payment up front).
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You can get roof or property data for an address with Geomni without taking any shots. I believe they use satellite images. I do not know the price or anything else.
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