- Customer success story
Richter Steinmetze – Tradition Meets Digital Innovation with Metaroom
reduction in planning time
digitized rooms
cost reduction in projects with a digital workflow.
3D objects created with Metaroom
About Richter Steinmetze
Richter Steinmetze is a family-owned masonry and tiling business based in Riedering, Germany. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in high-quality stonework and customized tile installations. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern tools, Richter Steinmetze delivers precise, durable, and aesthetically unique solutions for residential and commercial projects.
INDUSTRY
Stone masonry / Tiling
COMPANY SIZE
7 employees
LOCATION
Riedering, Germany
Introduction
Richter Steinmetze is a family-run business rooted in craftsmanship and tradition. With decades of experience, the company has become a trusted partner for bespoke stone and tiling projects. Their philosophy is built on precision, creativity, and passion for natural materials.
Challenge
Before adopting Metaroom, Richter Steinmetze relied on manual measurement methods. This traditional workflow presented several obstacles:
- Time-consuming processes: Measurements were first taken by hand and then transferred into digital systems, doubling the workload.
- Error risk: Forgotten or inaccurate measurements often led to costly delays and required site revisits.
Customer expectations: As clients increasingly demand fast turnaround times and realistic visualizations, traditional hand-drawn sketches no longer met modern standards.
These challenges mirror broader industry trends. Studies show that manual surveying methods remain prone to inefficiencies and can increase renovation costs by 10–15%. At the same time, the 3D scanning market is growing rapidly (7.5% CAGR through 2030), underscoring the demand for faster, more precise digital workflows.
| Interior design with stone walls and tiling
Solution
Richter Steinmetze implemented Metaroom’s iPhone-based 3D scanning as a core part of their workflow.
- Accuracy and speed: Entire rooms could be scanned in minutes, with precise data that eliminated transcription errors.
- Direct CAD integration: Through the Palette CAD interface, scans became the foundation for detailed planning and realistic 3D visualizations.
- Improved collaboration: Clients could now view lifelike models during consultations, making decisions easier and boosting confidence in the design process.
Industry benchmarks confirm these benefits: 3D scanning technologies typically reduce planning time by 20–30% and cut rework costs significantly. For Richter Steinmetze, this translated into a 50% reduction in planning time, while maintaining the craftsmanship and quality their brand is known for.
| High quality stone work with customized installation
Results
Since implementing Metaroom, Richter Steinmetze has achieved measurable improvements:
- 50% reduction in planning time from on-site inspection to digital floor plan creation.
- Higher accuracy and reliability in measurements, with tolerances well within practical limits.
- Enhanced visualization of projects through 3D models, enabling smoother collaboration with clients and faster approvals.
The 3D models are now central to the company’s planning process and are used for both 2D and 3D visualizations in CAD software.
reduction when planning projects
saved in client consultation time per project due to 3D visualization.
reduction in projects with a digital workflow.
in errors in rework caused by inaccurate or missing measurements.
Conclusion
Metaroom has become a key tool for Richter Steinmetze, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. By reducing planning time by half and eliminating costly measurement errors, the company can focus more on what it does best: delivering beautiful, high-quality stone and tiling projects.
Richter Steinmetze
“Metaroom convinced me right from the first scan and supported me in the further processing. The specified tolerances match in practice and are acceptable.”
Richter Steinmetze
Managing Director
