In flooring, every inch counts. A wrong measurement can mean wasted material, delayed timelines, and lost profits. That’s why more flooring professionals are reaching for LiDAR floor plan apps for flooring pros, like MeasureSquare Room Scanner, paired with MeasureSquare Mobile, to deliver fast, accurate measurements and same-day quotes.

This combination isn’t just convenient—it’s transforming how flooring companies approach in-home shopping sales and apartment replacement quick-turn projects. And few people know this better than Brian Burke, founder and CEO of MeasureUp Flooring in New Zealand, who has built his business around digital tools that move faster, sell smarter, and empower a new generation of team members.

From Tape Measures to LiDAR: Why It Matters

Brian has been measuring floors for more than 30 years. He’s seen measuring evolve from hand sketches to mobile apps, and now to LiDAR 3D scanning. For him, Room Scanner, the Measure Square 3D measuring device, isn’t just a “cool tool”; it’s the start of a new workflow that helps him win jobs, scale his team, and deliver a better customer experience.

“Room Scanner lets you walk around with the customer, have a conversation, and still capture all the measurements you need. It amazes them, and it frees you up to sell instead of just measure.” – Brian Burke

He even recalls how something as simple as accepting a cup of tea improved close rates. Thirty years ago, one measurer would rush off to the next job, declining the offer. Customers took it as a sign he was too busy for them. After Brian’s team encouraged him to slow down and say yes to tea, his approach shifted, and so did his results, often turning a simple gesture into a guaranteed job.

“That interaction makes a hell of a difference. Because you are selling. The measurer is still selling on-site… Their attitude can cost them the sale. If you can give a customer attention, it almost guarantees your sale.”

Room Scanner gives Brian’s team that time back. Instead of juggling tape measures and floor plans, they scan in minutes, then focus on customer interaction and closing the job.

How Room Scanner Fits Into Brian’s Workflow

Quick On-Site Estimates That Win Jobs

For residential jobs, especially in-home shopping scenarios, Brian’s sales reps can now scan rooms in minutes using an iPhone Pro and Room Scanner, then push that scan directly into MeasureSquare Mobile. With a few taps, they have an accurate takeoff ready to quote, and sometimes before even leaving the customer’s home.

This speed is a game changer. Customers are wowed by the technology, and Brian’s team is freed up to talk through flooring options and timelines instead of being buried in measurements and math. That added time translates directly into more trust and more signed contracts.

Scaling Estimating for Multifamily Quick Turns

Apartment replacement and quick-turn projects are often high-volume and time-sensitive. With Room Scanner and MeasureSquare Mobile working together, Brian’s team scans multiple units in a single trip, instantly sending accurate dimensions to the office for pricing and product planning.

For one school project, he scanned an entire block of classrooms in two passes, combined the scans in MeasureSquare Mobile, and delivered projected pricing to the consultant the same day. This same workflow now drives apartment replacements, cutting days off his project turnaround time and enabling less-experienced hires to contribute effectively from day one.

“Those days of hiring someone who knew flooring end to end are gone,” Brian says. “Now we can give a person one area of responsibility, make them the hero of it, and still stay accurate. Room Scanner makes that possible.”

Unlocking Remote and Specialty Workflows

Brian even equips trusted builders and maintenance teams with Room Scanner so they can scan insurance or specialty projects themselves, then send scans directly to his team for quoting. That means fewer trucks on the road, faster response for customers, and the ability to offer measurement and estimation services to third parties.

“We’re already imagining broader opportunities… consultants, architects, anyone who needs measurement accuracy. This lets us get our foot in the door before jobs even go to tender.”

How to Use LiDAR + MeasureSquare Mobile

Room Scanner and MeasureSquare Mobile work hand-in-hand:

1. Scan the Room: Use Room Scanner on an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro to capture floor plans in minutes, including walls, doors, windows, and ceiling heights.
   
2. Sync to Mobile: Send the scan directly into MeasureSquare Mobile to automatically generate a takeoff.
   
3. Build the Quote: Select products, apply layouts, and produce a professional estimate while still on-site or send it to the office for quick turnaround.
   
4. Close the Deal: Share the quote instantly, lock in deposits, and schedule installation.

This workflow shines in in-home shopping sales (where same-day quoting boosts conversion) and multifamily quick-turn projects (where speed and repeatability are critical). The result? Fewer errors, faster quotes, happier customers, and more profitable projects.

For In-Home Shopping Sales

• Quickly scan rooms with Room Scanner
• Push scans into MeasureSquare Mobile for instant takeoffs
• Generate a professional quote before leaving the customer’s home
• Focus more on selling and customer experience, not measuring

For Apartment Quick Turns

• Scan multiple units quickly and consistently
• Sync data to MeasureSquare Mobile for rapid pricing and product planning
• Shorten project turnaround times for high-volume property managers
• Train new team members to handle scanning confidently on day one

For Remote & Specialty Projects

• Empower trusted partners to capture measurements themselves
• Reduce travel costs and speed up project delivery
• Offer measurement & estimation services to architects, consultants, or insurers

Tips from the Field

Brian’s team has learned a few things that make scanning even faster and more reliable:

• Open curtains to capture window framing clearly.
  
• For very large spaces, scan in sections and combine them later in MeasureSquare Mobile.
  
• Disable geolocation for long stretches (like hallways or multiple apartments) to improve accuracy.
  
• Use Room Scanner for most rooms, then manually measure angled ceilings or complex areas if needed.

The Takeaway: Faster, Smarter, More Scalable

Room Scanner and MeasureSquare Mobile aren’t just digital measuring tools; they’re a new way of working:

• Close more sales in one visit with same-day quoting.
  
• Empower less-experienced team members to deliver accurate results.
  
• Handle quick-turn projects and high-volume jobs without bottlenecks.
  
• Open new opportunities, from remote estimating services to early-stage consulting work.

For flooring businesses looking to modernize, grow, and deliver an exceptional customer experience, Room Scanner and MeasureSquare Mobile is the winning combination.

Ready to Measure Faster, Quote Quicker, Focus on Closing Jobs

Watch this video below to see how Room Scanner works.

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What is a digital floor plan? Everyone knows what a paper or PDF floor plan is just like a static road map, but Google Map is digital map that you can use it for searching directions and navigation. A digital floor plan can be used to calculate square footage of whole house and individual rooms, to estimate possible remodeling renovation cost, to share with home buyers for them to plan their furniture placements, all kinds of use scenarios. Of course, if you are selling a property, uploading it to Zillow will make it standing out from other neighboring listings.

Creating a digital floor plan is actually easier than you think. It can be done with a measuring app like Measure Square Mobile app. The process is quite simple:

• measure and draw individual rooms and areas
• drag and drop doors and windows as needed
• drag & snap rooms together to form the floor plan

That’s it. Here is an interactive floor plan link example that you can click to open, and share it with anyone who cares.

So let’s take a closer look at the main reasons to use MeasureSquare Mobile:

1 – Quickly Provide Quotes to Potential Clients

Home contractors, retail flooring sales representatives, remodelers, and home flippers struggle with creating and keeping track of quotes and estimates. Customers that require a cost breakdown do not want to wait a long time for your bid.

Measuring apps like MeasureSquare allow contractors and sales reps to create accurate estimates on-site and then present clients with professional bid packages that include pricing options and cost breakdowns.

MeasureSquare mobile will also help you impress your clients with a detailed 3D floor and wall design walk-through so that they can visualize the finished product.

2 – Measure Accurately with Laser Meter Compatibility

Accurate measuring is the cornerstone of the construction industry and it is important to purchase software that is designed to cater to your needs. MeasureSquare is compatible with many different models of Leica Disto, Bosch, DeWALT, and Moisure One laser measurers.

3 – Documentation in the Cloud and On the Go

Managing different job sites at the same time can be a hassle without the proper organizational software. Project information needs to be accessible in the field and in the showroom as-needed and throughout the life of each project.

The ability to generate interim reports and update vendors, contractors, and customers on the needs and the progress of a job will keep projects on time and on budget. MeasureSquare offers its clients M2 Cloud field and office collaboration to serve your customers better and faster. The mobile measuring app also offers a simplified communication channel between team members, subcontractors, and additional stakeholders.

Communication is vital to a wide variety of projects from large construction to small renovations. Images and updates can be seamlessly shared and additional material needs can be instantly heeded, ordered, and fulfilled.

4 – Outbid the Competition

All you need is an iPad, iPhone, or Android device and a compatible laser measure and you will be able to utilize the power of MeasureSquare Mobile on every job you bid for. MeasureSquare will draw the home’s layout for you as you measure. Then, you will be able to drag and drop products into each room while MeasureSquare calculates product quantities with optimized waste and cuts in real time. Now you can create easy-to-understand floor plans for your customers and will win more bids.

Conclusion

MeasureSquare Mobile is perfect for:

• Flooring dealers
• Home builders
• Real estate agents
• Remodelers
• Home flippers
• And many more!

Precisely measure, create professional bid packages that include 3D floor and wall design walkthroughs, and win more jobs all on-site with MeasureSquare Mobile.

For a free trial, click here.

One of the reasons most home flippers fail is they go about it the old fashioned way. They scribble notes and estimates on a piece of paper during a walkthrough and think that their contractor will be able to purchase the correct products based on their chicken scratch.

It is no secret that estimation software exists, so why aren’t you using it? Below we will discuss the Measure Square RenoPlan floor plan creator and how real estate agents and home flippers can get their projects done faster and with higher returns.

Estimate costs and create 3D models instantly

Unless your home flipping business is a one-person operation, you need to be able to share the details of a project with your team as soon as you can to get the project off the ground.

Flippers and real estate agents know too well how a project can be delayed, which is why you need a mobile solution like RenoPlan. Imagine being able to walk into a potential investment with only a compatible laser and an iPad. Instead of using clumsy tape measures to make estimates, you will be zapping the walls while RenoPlan draws the layout for you. Then all you need to do is drop materials into the 3D model and upload the plans and estimates to the cloud.

Your team will have instant access to the project plans and can begin work immediately thanks to RenoPlan.

RenoPlan is a real estate home flipper product

Not only will you be able to get a project off the ground with RenoPlan, you will also be able to manage it and communicate changes to the timeline with your team. RenoPlan is a real estate home flipper product because it allows you to:

• Create floor plans 10-times faster
• Share information instantly with your team
• Estimate costs and timelines efficiently
• Finish projects
• Flip houses faster

RenoPlan will also help you with the marketing of your flip because the 2D and 3D models that it generates are easily uploaded to Zillow and other listing sites. This will give your business a professional look and allow you to compete in the marketplace.

DIY house flipping isn’t easy

Everyone dreams of turning a huge profit by flipping a house in a few days. That may be how it works on television, but not in the real world. DIY home flipping is difficult. Many home flippers, even successful ones, quit the business because it becomes overwhelming.

RenoPlan will simplify your home flipping business. Instead of wrinkled papers strewn about the dash of your pickup truck, all the information about your home flipping project will be on your phone or iPad. Your team will have access to project information, timelines, changes and updates that will lead to finishing the project faster. And, your online listings will look professional.

Ready to check it out? Download RenoPlan on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/renoplan-floor-plan-creator/id1470036992

Looking for more on-site measuring, quoting, and winning the job? Check out MeasureSquare Mobile: https://measuresquare.com/product/mobile/