Time lapse.
Captured the right way.
Professional time lapse camera systems for projects across the UK. From survey and installation to live project monitoring, progress films and the final edited time lapse.
One service. From first survey to final film.
Time Lapse UK provides professionally managed construction time lapse throughout the UK. With more than 35 years of commercial photography experience, we capture high-resolution project imagery and turn it into useful site-monitoring content and polished 4K–8K time lapse films.
Our service covers planning, installation, remote system monitoring, secure online access, progress videos and the final edit. Whether you need one camera for a refurbishment or multiple viewpoints across a major development, our team manages the complete process.
More ways to capture your project.
Time lapse remains at the centre of what we do, supported by complementary visual services for progress, reporting, stakeholder communication and marketing.
Construction Time Lapse
Long-term, professionally installed camera systems with remote monitoring, secure portal access and edited project films.
Explore the service → 02Short-Term Time Lapse
Professional coverage for fit-outs, refurbishments, events, installations and fast-moving works.
Short-term systems → 03Client Portals
High-resolution project imagery, calendar navigation, comparison tools, downloads and instant time lapse access.
Explore the portal → 04Filming & Photography
Scheduled site photography, professional video, aerial content and polished stakeholder-ready edits.
Filming & photography → 05360° Site Tours
Interactive walkthroughs that let clients and project teams revisit a site remotely and in detail.
Explore 360° tours → 06Aerial Photography
Elevated project imagery providing context, scale and a clear record of progress across larger sites.
Aerial photography →Months of progress.
Minutes of film.
Time lapse turns a long and complex programme of works into clear, engaging visual content. Use it for project updates throughout the build and as a lasting record once the work is complete.
More than putting a camera on site.
Our team looks after the complete time lapse process so the system remains useful throughout the project and delivers the right material at the end.
Discuss
We establish the project, programme, viewpoints and intended use.
Survey
We assess camera positions, access, power, coverage and installation requirements.
Install
Our technicians install and commission the camera system safely on site.
Monitor
Systems are remotely checked while your images are uploaded throughout the project.
Update
Use the client portal and receive professional progress edits at agreed intervals.
Finish
We create a professionally edited final film that tells the complete project story.
Your project.
Available anywhere.
Every managed long-term time lapse project can be supported by a secure online portal. Your team can review high-resolution imagery, navigate between dates and keep track of the project without waiting for a site visit or monthly report.
Live demonstration portal. Use the full client portal page for the best experience on smaller screens.
Reliable systems for demanding projects.
Construction sites are difficult environments for long-term photography. Our systems are selected and installed for extended operation, changing weather and the practical realities of live construction sites.
From construction and demolition to infrastructure, refurbishment and fit-out, we tailor the camera position, power arrangement and shooting schedule to the individual project.
Explore our camera systems →Experience clients can rely on.
Our work supports contractors, developers, project teams and public-sector organisations with dependable visual records and content that remains useful long after completion.
“Time Lapse UK are an extremely friendly client focused company who will go the extra yards to ensure customer satisfaction.”
Time lapse questions, answered.
From camera positioning and solar power to client portals, video delivery and short-term installations, here are practical answers to the questions we are asked most often.
For a much deeper technical resource, our dedicated knowledge centre contains more than 40 answers covering cameras, construction projects, installation, privacy, pricing and image access.
Browse the complete time lapse FAQ centre →What is included in a managed construction time lapse service?
A managed service can cover the complete project: consultation, a free site survey where required, professional installation, remote monitoring, secure image storage, client portal access, progress videos, final editing and de-installation. See our construction time lapse service and the full Time Lapse UK process.
How much does construction time lapse cost?
Cost depends on project duration, the number of cameras, location, access, mounting method, power and the required video deliverables. Long-term systems can work out from around £16 per day. You can use Plan Your Time Lapse to consider likely viewpoints, or contact our team for a project-specific quotation.
Can I monitor the construction site remotely?
Yes. Our secure client portals provide 24/7 access to project imagery on desktop, tablet and mobile. Depending on the project, you can navigate by date, zoom into high-resolution images, compare stages of the build and download photographs for reports, presentations and marketing.
Can time lapse cameras work without mains electricity?
Yes. Many outdoor installations can use solar power with battery storage, making them suitable for enabling works, demolition and sites where a permanent supply is unavailable. Our time lapse camera systems page explains the 4G, solar and weather-resistant technology used for long-term projects.
Do you install time lapse cameras throughout the UK?
Yes. We survey, install, monitor and support systems nationwide for individual developments and multi-site programmes. Our construction time lapse service is designed for projects across the UK, and the installation process explains how we plan attendance on active construction sites.
What is the difference between short-term and long-term time lapse?
Long-term systems are normally installed for several months or years to record an entire construction programme. Short-term time lapse is better suited to fast works such as fit-outs, installations, refurbishments, events and demolition phases lasting from a day to a few weeks. Both can include professional installation, monitoring and an edited final video.
How do you decide where the cameras should be positioned?
We consider the construction sequence, final building height, likely obstructions, available structures, sun direction, access, power and the story you want the finished film to tell. Our Plan Your Time Lapse tool can help visualise possible viewpoints before the survey, while our managed process covers the formal survey and installation planning.
Can you use more than one camera on the same project?
Yes. Larger developments often benefit from multiple viewpoints, particularly where one position cannot capture the full site or where internal and external works need to be recorded at the same time. Multiple cameras can be brought together through the same client portal and used to create a more varied final film.
What do we receive when the project is finished?
At completion we can provide a professionally edited time lapse film, high-resolution still images and versions prepared for websites, presentations and social media. Branding, titles and additional footage can also be incorporated. See examples in our time lapse gallery or explore complementary filming and photography.
Can drone footage or 360° imagery be combined with the time lapse?
Yes. Fixed-camera time lapse can be combined with aerial footage, scheduled ground filming and interactive site imagery to give stakeholders more context. Explore our aerial photography, construction filming and photography and 360° site tours.
How do you manage installation safely on an active construction site?
Camera installation is planned as a professional site activity. We consider access, work at height, exclusion zones, interaction with other trades and the proposed mounting method before attendance. Our technicians hold relevant industry training including ECS and IPAF, and you can read more about our approach to RAMS and safe delivery on the Time Lapse UK process page.
Can project teams download high-resolution images?
Yes. Authorised users can access high-resolution project images for reports, meetings, press releases and marketing through the online client portal. The portal also provides a searchable visual archive so teams can revisit specific dates during the programme.
How do I get started?
Send us the site location, approximate programme, proposed start date and what you would like to capture. Plans, elevations or photographs are helpful but not essential for an initial discussion. You can contact Time Lapse UK directly or start by using Plan Your Time Lapse.
Tell us what you need to capture.
We can recommend the right number of cameras, viewpoints and service level, then arrange a free site survey where required.