iGUIDE Site Plans

Site Plans are offered at a flat rate for all eligible residential properties:

1. $35 USD
2. $45 CAD
3. $25 AUD

This flat rate applies to single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes only. Site Plans are not available for condominiums, large multi-unit buildings, commercial properties or resorts.

The Site Plan add-on requires exterior scans around the property. These scans serve two purposes:

1. Provide visual references for the drafting team to accurately create the Site Plan
2. Enhance the immersive experience in the 3D tour for your clients

Place scans systematically so all key exterior features are visible from multiple angles, with higher scan density in detailed areas such as landscaping or outdoor structures.

Discrete features you want shown — walkways, garden beds, driveways, pools, patios, porches — need to be scanned directly. General lot extent, tree lines and boundary depiction can rely on third-party satellite imagery and don't need individual scans.

Technical capture spacing guidelines: 

Outdoor scanning brings unique challenges that require extra planning.

Alignment in open outdoor spaces:

1. Maintain a clear line-of-sight between consecutive scans
2. Adhere to the recommended spacing guidelines
3. Ensure scan overlap includes distinctive, stationary features such as the side of the house, large structures or dense shrub lines
4. In difficult scenarios, prioritize capturing the visual data needed for drafting Site Plan features

Capturing in snowy or cold conditions:

1. Follow capture requirements as closely as possible — some features may be obscured by snow and not represented in the final diagram
2. Do not operate the camera outdoors during active precipitation — reschedule the capture if rain or snow occurs
3. Avoid using the camera in temperatures below 5°C (41°F) for optimal performance

Accuracy disclaimer: Site Plans are schematic diagrams intended for marketing purposes only. There are no guaranteed accuracy levels, and they should not be relied upon for legal or construction-grade measurements.

Minimum coverage: capture doesn't need to cover the property exhaustively. At minimum, scan every building entry/exit point and the area immediately surrounding the subject building. Add scans wherever else you want a feature to appear — a detached garage, pool, or garden bed, for example.

For more information on exterior scanning camera settings, please click here.

Keep these points in mind when planning a Site Plan order:

• Purpose — provides a visual overview of exterior features such as landscaping, driveways, walkways, pools, grass areas and gardens, for reference only
• Equipment — PLANIX cameras are designed mainly for indoor mapping and are not certified for surveying, so all exterior measurements are illustrative only
• Lot area data — third-party satellite data may be used to estimate lot size; if unavailable, the report will omit lot area information
• External scans are used solely for the Site Plan and are not duplicated on Floor Plans
• Drafters will move the external scans and copy the property's perimeter outline to create the Site Plan floor
• Patios, porches and decks appear on the Site Plan floor only (if ordered) and are not duplicated on the Floor Plan
• Site Plans utilise both capture data and third-party satellite imagery — satellite data supplements on-site scans but does not replace inadequate scanning
• Boundary lines — Site Plans are not land surveys, and the capture camera is not a registered surveying instrument. Boundary lines are derived from third-party satellite/aerial imagery and, where visible, natural or constructed cut-offs like tree lines, fences, hedgerows, waterlines or pavement edges. Coverage and accuracy vary by location and aren't guaranteed for every property. Where boundary indicators aren't visible, the Site Plan shows the best available approximation rather than omitting the boundary. This is a schematic depiction only — not a legal determination of parcel boundaries, easements or setbacks. For an actual parcel boundary, contact your city, state, provincial or municipal authority of record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which floor should exterior scans be placed on?

A: Exterior scans should be placed on the same floor as the primary living space's interior scans (typically the main/ground floor). Our processing team will separate the outdoor spaces onto the dedicated "Site Plan" floor for the final delivery.

Q: How accurate are the boundaries?

A: Boundary lines are a schematic representation based on third-party satellite/aerial imagery and, where visible, natural or constructed cut-offs — tree lines, fences, hedgerows, waterlines, pavement edges. They're not guaranteed for every property and shouldn't be relied on as a legal or authoritative determination of parcel boundaries, easements or setbacks. If you need your actual parcel boundary, that has to come from your city, state, provincial or municipal authority.

Q: Why don't features like fencing, paddocks, trails or docks show up on my Site Plan?

A: These depend on scan coverage and reliable satellite data, which isn't consistent on rural or large-acreage properties. If a feature wasn't scanned and satellite imagery can't confirm it, it won't be drafted. The same goes for newer icon types like skylights or water tanks — they'll show up once capture and data support them.

Q: What are the use cases for RRE vs. AEC?

• RRE (Residential Real Estate): Ideal for showcasing the entire home—inside and outside—since buyers are interested in both the house and the yard.

• AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction): Typically requires detailed site surveys to assess utilities, grade differences, and other factors for planning builds or demolitions. We are not currently selling Site Plans for AEC purposes.

Q: What happens if scan data or exterior imagery is insufficient?

A: Our drafting team will do their best with the available data, but accuracy may be limited. If very little scanning is done, the request may be rejected. If aerial photography coverage is unavailable for your area, roof lines and estimated lot size may not be included.

Q: Can I request post-delivery upgrades or updates?

A: Yes, the process is the same as existing workflows. If the property address is missing, you’ll need to edit your iGUIDE and add it—this is required for aerial photography.