AI + LiDAR Home Survey & Reporting App

HomeScan AI

Overview:
HomeScan AI is a mobile-first application that uses the power of LiDAR scanning and AI-driven analysis to provide fast, accurate, and automated structural reports, energy efficiency assessments, and home surveys. Designed for use by BER assessors, surveyors, estate agents, and homeowners, the app simplifies property evaluations by combining real-time 3D scanning with intelligent reporting tools.

Core Features:
? 1. LiDAR House Scanning
Use LiDAR-enabled devices (e.g., iPhone Pro or iPad Pro) to scan interior and exterior of a house.

Generate a high-resolution 3D model of the property in minutes.

Auto-detect and label features: walls, windows, insulation, radiators, doors, appliances, etc.

? 2. AI-Powered Analysis
Analyze scanned data to assess:

Structural integrity (identify cracks, bowing walls, moisture-prone areas).

Thermal efficiency (detect heat loss zones using optional infrared camera input or estimation models).

Material recognition for floors, walls, and ceilings.

Compare building elements to building regs and best practices.

? 3. Report Generation
Generate:

BER reports (or pre-assessment estimates)

Structural surveys

Room measurements and floorplans

Snag lists or pre-sale surveys

Export reports in PDF or interactive 3D formats (e.g., shareable web viewer).

☁️ 4. Cloud Dashboard
Secure cloud storage for scans and reports.

Web dashboard for professionals to review, edit, and share reports with clients.

Collaboration tools (e.g., commenting, redlining on 3D models).

? 5. Integration & Export
Export floorplans to CAD or BIM formats.

Integration with SEAI BER systems, property management tools, or CRM platforms.

Target Users:
BER assessors

Building surveyors

Estate agents

Architects & contractors

Homeowners looking to improve energy efficiency or sell

Tech Stack Suggestions:
Frontend (Mobile): Swift (iOS), ARKit + CoreML

Frontend (Web): React + Three.js for 3D model interaction

Backend: Node.js + Python (for AI/ML models)

Cloud & Storage: AWS/GCP + Firebase

AI Models: Custom-trained CV models (for defect detection, material recognition), Energy modeling APIs

Unique Selling Points (USP):
On-site, real-time scanning with instant results.

Eliminates need for manual measurements or multiple tools.

Combines LiDAR accuracy with AI insight.

Offers a complete survey-to-report workflow in one app.