Measurements and topography

• Plot measurements
• Planos de parcelas y solares
• Topographic surveys for architectural and engineering projects
• Technical reports for land registry, expropriations, law firms, etc.
• Calculation of surfaces
• Division and segregation of properties
• Cubic measurements
• Leveling
• Interior floor plan survey
• Interior floor plan survey

The reasons for measuring a plot of land are very varied: inaccuracies in the Cadastre, the Property Registry, the Sigpac, differences between them, partitions of the plot due to inheritance or sale, verification of the accuracy of expropriations, precise delimitation of the boundaries due to a conflict with the neighbor, lack of knowledge of the exact location of a plot of land because there are no official plans, among many others.

To accurately determine the shape and dimensions, it is always necessary to measure the plot, clarifying the limits and separations of the boundaries.

In the most complex cases, we first conduct a documentary study in official archives (Historical Archive, Cadastre, Property Registry and official flight viewers) to obtain information and compare it with reality.

Sometimes we have had to carry out toponymic studies to determine the boundaries, given the imprecision and age of the existing data.

Sometimes we have had to carry out toponymic studies to determine the boundaries, given the imprecision and age of the existing data.

When boundaries are clearly defined (walls, ravines, infrastructure, boundary markers, etc.), our work is purely technical. In other cases, we require your assistance, or that of neighboring properties, to determine the exact location of the property lines.

Once the scope of our work has been defined in a theoretical way, we proceed to measure the boundary points that form your property.

To achieve this, we use high-precision measuring instruments that capture information from the points to be measured using a total station, with or without a prism, to collect data at the necessary points for subsequent plan creation. We also have a high-precision GPS system, which allows us to georeference our work, providing global coordinates for all our measurements, a requirement already established by many organizations.

If you request it, we can also mark the actual boundaries of the plot on the ground to define where the boundaries are; and so that you can later proceed to build more stable structures (boundary markers, fences, walls, etc.) for its delimitation.

Once we have collected the information, we proceed, in our office, to analyze it and draw the plan of the plot, farm or land.

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We have been continuously developing topographic projects of all kinds for more than 10 years.

Our clients are our best reference. The trust they place in our company and the ongoing relationship we have with them are our greatest endorsement.

We work for Public Administrations, for engineering and architecture companies, for small and medium-sized enterprises and for individuals.

We have carried out projects ranging from topographic measurements for individuals to complex topographic studies for infrastructure and urban planning.

We have experience with over 2,000 surveyors of all kinds.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why does my plot of land have three different areas?

Generally, plots of land have three different areas: one in the deed, another in the land registry, and the actual area of ​​the plot on the ground. This last area is the one that should be reflected in the deed and the land registry. In some cases, there is a fourth area, when the area in the land registry and the area in the property registry do not match.

Problems

Problems arise when buying or selling land. Am I selling fewer square meters than I actually own? Am I buying fewer square meters than I'm paying for? When building, the project plans must reflect the actual surface area, which often doesn't match the cadastral records held by the town hall. Therefore, the building permit isn't granted until this discrepancy is resolved. Further problems arise when subdividing a plot, with inheritances, encroachment by neighboring properties, expropriations, and, in short, any situation involving plot boundaries.

The solution

The solution is to have the plot of land surveyed on-site by a qualified professional, or in other words, a surveying engineer. They will take the measurements using the appropriate methods and instruments to accurately determine the plot's actual area. They will also provide you with a detailed, scaled plan of the plot, including its specifications, and a technical report of the work performed. This surveying work will help you avoid all the problems mentioned previously.

What is a tachymetric map?

A tachymetric plan is a plan that accurately reflects the reality of the terrain on the day it was drawn. For example: the boundaries and existing features of a plot of land, the progress of an excavation or construction, the grades and alignments of a street with its markers, posts, trees, lampposts, etc.

What are they for?

• These surveys, due to their precision or level of detail, allow us to:
• To know the surface area of ​​plots and building sites.
• If a neighbor has encroached on our property, and by how much.
• Prepare technical reports for the Land Registry, expropriations, law firms, etc.
• Basic plans for architectural or engineering projects.
• How much has been excavated or filled in a construction project.
• Control de Calidad en la construcción, etc

Reality, Registry and Cadastre do not match, what should I do?

• Measure the property in question topographically on foot in the field
• Certify the actual surface area using a document signed by a qualified technician (registered engineer)
• Compare graphically, using plans, the discrepancies between reality, Cadastre and Registry
• Submit the completed technical report to the corresponding Cadastral Management Office
• Register the certified actual surface area in the Property Registry

Why should you measure a property?

• Whether you are a seller, buyer, or even an heir, measuring a property allows you to know the exact real measurements of the property in question, to have those measurements accurately reflected on a plan, and to mark and identify the boundaries of said property, as well as any existing demarcations (walls, fences, frames).
• Resolution of all problems and possible inconsistencies that may be detected in the Cadastre database.

What requirement will the Cadastre ask of me to correct the discrepancy I have?

The Cadastre's requirement is simply the submission of scaled, dimensioned, and surface-level plans of the property in question, prepared by a qualified professional. They will also request the consent of the adjoining landowner if the correction affects their properties as depicted in the cadastral sketch.