Warehouse and estate stills
£1.1k-£2.7k
Per full-rate still where the brief fits the published industrial/warehouse pricing logic.
Pricing and quote support
Industrial CGI Pricing
How StratumCGI prices industrial CGI for warehouse, logistics, data centre, planning application, verified-view, photomontage, aerial, animation and technical-facility briefs.
How much does industrial CGI cost?
Industrial CGI is not a flat price per picture. A quote usually combines one-off base modelling, full-rate views, reuse variants, crops or exports, and any planning method uplift. The ranges below are indicative and based on StratumCGI's existing industrial, warehouse and data centre pricing language.
Data centre stills
£2.2k-£2.8k
Per image, with campus modelling, plant, security and context quoted separately.
Reuse variants
~40%
Of the full-rate frame where the new output reuses the approved model and setup.
Planning/marketing pack
£12.5k-£28k
Indicative six-frame package range for suitable industrial planning and marketing scopes.
How industrial CGI pricing is built
The same industrial model can support planning views, leasing images, investor crops and later variants. That model reuse is the reason a package quote should separate the base asset from the image outputs.
Base modelling
One-off model build
Building shell, site context, material set, landscape and operational details from supplied drawings.
Full-rate frame
New camera view
Fresh composition, lighting treatment, render time and post-production from the approved model.
Reuse variant
Lighting or audience version
Lower-cost output when the new image reuses the majority of approved geometry and setup.
Crop/export
Investor and web outputs
Deck, brochure, portal and social crops from an approved master render without new modelling.
Pricing model
Use this table as the commercial structure for an industrial CGI quote. The final fee depends on supplied information, view count, site context, verification level, timeline and output use.
| Pricing component | Indicative treatment | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Base modelling | Quoted by scheme. Existing Stratum guidance supports typology-led base modelling rather than one universal fee. | CAD/BIM quality, site size, surrounding context, landscape, plant, yard geometry, phasing and model reuse needs. |
| Full-rate still frame | Indicative industrial/warehouse range: £1,100 to £2,700. Data centre stills often sit at £2,200 to £2,800. | New camera angle, rendering complexity, lighting, context, verification, output resolution and review depth. |
| Reuse variant | Typically around 40% of the full-rate frame where the new output reuses the approved model and setup. | Lighting change, crop, audience version, minor dressing or same-camera planning/marketing variant. |
| Extra crops and exports | Local guidance supports £150 to £350 per export for investor-deck or portal crops. | Final image already approved, no new geometry, crop/resolution/format requirements confirmed. |
| Verified views | Quoted separately. Do not assume a universal uplift. | Surveyed camera positions, lens data, visual receptors, base photography, methodology and consultant review. |
| Planning photomontage | When sharing the base model with a wider package, a single frame can price below a full-rate frame. Standalone method-heavy work is quoted. | Base photography, camera match, viewpoint control, post-production integration and planning pack requirements. |
| Animation or flythrough | Quoted separately. | Storyboard, camera path, duration, resolution, frame rate, model readiness, edit, music, captions and revisions. |
| Rush work and extra revisions | Quoted against programme impact. Three structured revision rounds are included as standard where the scope follows Stratum's process. | Slot availability, late client input, held production time, consolidated feedback and changes after model approval. |
Pricing is indicative, not a binding rate card. Major geometry changes after approval move the work back into model-update scope and are quoted before execution.
Sector comparison
The page stays cross-sector. Each row explains what changes price without replacing the sector pages for warehouse, data centre, planning or verified-view work.
| Brief type | Pricing signal | Main quote drivers | Where to go next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse and logistics CGI | Indicative six-frame package: £12,500 to £28,000. | Dock rhythm, yard depth, HGV circulation, cladding, office frontage, landscape, planning views. | Warehouse and logistics CGI |
| Data centre CGI | Indicative still-frame range: £2,200 to £2,800, with modelling separate. | Campus massing, cooling plant, substation, BESS, security, neighbour context, urban uplift. | Data centre CGI |
| Industrial park and estate CGI | Use industrial/warehouse pricing logic, quoted by estate scale. | Unit count, estate roads, phasing, masterplan aerials, entrance views, public realm and landscape. | Portfolio examples |
| Planning application CGI | Quoted by planning evidence level and package requirements. | Viewpoint list, local authority requirements, landscape, screening, committee date and output formats. | Planning page to link when live. |
| Verified views and photomontage | Quote-driven method work. | Survey, base photography, camera matching, visual receptors, lens data, methodology and consultant review. | Method page to link when live. |
| Aerial CGI | Quoted as a full-rate view unless it is a crop/reuse output from the approved model. | Site area, neighbouring buildings, roads, landscaping, roof plant, estate context and drone/survey base. | Portfolio examples |
| Animation and flythrough | Quoted separately. | Storyboard, path, duration, resolution, model readiness, output formats and revision rhythm. | Production process |
What changes an industrial CGI quote?
The fastest way to control cost is to separate what is locked from what is still changing. These are the inputs that make the quote lower, higher or less predictable.
| Input | Lower-cost condition | Higher-cost condition | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawings and model source | Coordinated CAD/BIM, elevations, sections and material references supplied at brief. | Incomplete design pack, conflicting consultant data or missing material decisions. | Clean inputs reduce modelling time and avoid redesign by interpretation. |
| View count | Defined camera list with reuse variants separated from new views. | Open-ended image list or late camera changes after model approval. | Each new camera needs composition, lighting and render time. |
| Context | Simple peri-urban context with light surrounding model. | Urban neighbour context, conservation boundary, residential receptors or dense infrastructure. | Context modelling can become as significant as the building model. |
| Planning method | Standard CGI views for planning or marketing explanation. | Verified views, photomontage, fixed viewpoints, survey control or methodology note. | Method work adds evidence, coordination and review obligations. |
| Timeline | Brief, feedback and sign-off dates align with the standard production process. | Rush work, held slots, late client input or fragmented stakeholder comments. | Compressed schedules change resource allocation and review risk. |
| Revision discipline | Consolidated feedback across architect, client, planner and agent. | Sequential comments, design changes after approval or extra revision rounds. | Uncontrolled changes break the model reuse economics. |
What is included and excluded?
A clear scope protects the budget. The exact contents are confirmed in the quote, but these are the common boundaries buyers should expect.
Usually included when scoped
- Brief review and deliverable schedule.
- 3D model build from supplied CAD, BIM or drawing pack.
- Material, lighting and site-context setup.
- Draft image issue and consolidated review rounds.
- Three structured revision rounds where the scope follows the agreed process.
- Final web and print exports in agreed formats.
- NDA-safe publication handling where required.
Usually excluded or quoted separately
- Planning advice, engineering design, LVIA, ecology, acoustic or transport consultancy.
- Third-party survey, drone capture, site photography or professional viewpoint capture.
- Major geometry changes after model approval.
- Extra revision rounds beyond the included scope.
- Animation, flythrough, voiceover, edit, music, subtitles or motion graphics.
- Rush slots, held programme time or late-input day-rate implications.
- New images outside the agreed view list.
Quote checklist
Send the details that make pricing accurate.
A useful industrial CGI quote depends on the target output, design certainty and review date. Send the checklist items you have now; StratumCGI can mark what is missing before production starts.
- Project type and site location
- CAD, BIM, plans, sections and elevations
- Material schedule and landscape plan
- Number of stills, crops or animation outputs
- Planning, leasing, investor or marketing use
- Verified-view or photomontage requirement
- Target submission, launch or committee date
- Budget band and procurement constraints
Industrial CGI pricing FAQs
Short answers for buyers comparing CGI suppliers, reviewing an internal budget or preparing a quote request.
How much does industrial CGI cost in the UK?
Industrial CGI cost depends on base modelling, view count, reuse variants, planning method, site context and output use. StratumCGI publishes indicative still-frame ranges from £1,100 to £2,700 for many warehouse and industrial estate frames, with data centre frames typically higher at £2,200 to £2,800. Larger six-frame planning and marketing packages commonly sit between £12,500 and £28,000 where the scope matches the published Stratum ranges.
Is industrial CGI priced per image or per project?
It is normally priced as a project scope: base modelling and scene setup first, then full-rate images, reuse variants, extra crops and any planning or animation uplifts. That makes the per-output economics transparent.
Is base modelling included in an industrial CGI quote?
Base modelling is usually shown as its own line item because it creates the reusable 3D asset. The same approved geometry can then support planning views, leasing images, investor crops and later variants.
Why are reuse variants cheaper than new camera views?
A reuse variant inherits most of the approved model, camera logic or render setup. A new camera view still uses the model, but needs fresh composition, lighting decisions and render time.
How much does warehouse CGI cost?
Warehouse and logistics CGI can sit inside the broader £12,500 to £28,000 six-frame planning and marketing package range. Smaller briefs and reuse-heavy packages are quoted against the supplied drawings, view count, context and review requirements.
How much does data centre CGI cost?
Data centre stills are typically quoted at £2,200 to £2,800 per image with modelling separate. Campus massing, cooling plant, substation, security perimeter and urban neighbour context can all alter the modelling and context scope.
Do verified views and planning photomontage cost more than standard CGI?
They can do, because they add viewpoint control, base photography, camera matching, survey or consultant coordination, and stricter review requirements. StratumCGI quotes the method requirement against the brief rather than publishing a universal uplift.
What should I send to get an accurate industrial CGI quote?
Send the project type, CAD or BIM drawings, site plan, elevations, sections, material references, target views, intended use, planning or marketing deadline, verification requirements and any budget range already approved.