Documenting residential enlargements
Much of the work in Borough Park involves adding floors, extending rear yards, or converting a two-family to a larger configuration, and each of those starts with an accurate as-built. Lot lines are tight and neighbors are close, so a scan that captures the existing house and the adjacent walls helps the architect design to real conditions. Scans also support DOB filings for enlargements and legalizations.
Synagogues, schools, and community buildings
Institutional buildings in the neighborhood are often expanded in phases and rarely have a single current set of drawings. Scanning the existing building, including the sanctuary, classrooms, and mechanical spaces, gives the design team a dependable base model. Vendors can usually work around prayer and school schedules if you note them in the post.
Pre-drywall records for new homes
With so much new construction and rebuilding, a scan at rough-in is a practical investment. It records exactly where the plumbing, electrical, and ductwork run before the walls close up, so a later leak or a planned change does not require opening finished walls. Owners keep the file and can hand it to any contractor later.
Walkthroughs for sales and rentals
Agents and owners use 3D walkthroughs to show apartments and houses to buyers and renters, including family members who may be out of town. A walkthrough can also be captured before a renovation starts to document the original conditions.
Who posts this kind of job
- Owners enlarging or rebuilding a two- or three-family house
- Architects filing enlargements with the DOB
- Synagogues and schools planning an expansion
- Builders recording rough-in before drywall
- Agents listing homes and apartments
Typical turnaround
A typical Borough Park house scans in a few hours, and a larger institutional building in one to two days, with drawings typically delivered one to two weeks after the site visit.
How posting works here
Post the address area, the building type, and what you want delivered, along with any scheduling constraints. Vendors who work in Borough Park and the surrounding neighborhoods respond with bids. Compare them and award the job when you are ready.