Surveying — frequently asked questions

The cost of cadastral land surveying depends on several factors:

• Land plot area – larger plots may cost more
• Boundary length and complexity – more boundary points means more work
• Number of adjoining properties – boundaries need to be coordinated with neighbors
• Location – distance from Liepaja affects transportation costs

Indicative prices range from 300 EUR to 1500 EUR. We can prepare an exact quote after evaluating the cadastre number or site inspection. Contact us for a free consultation!

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The price of a topographic plan depends on:

• Area – larger objects cost more
• Scale – 1:500 or 1:1000
• Complexity – building density, number of utilities
• Location – distance from Liepaja

Indicative prices:

• Small land plot (up to 0.5 ha): from 250 EUR
• Medium plot (0.5-2 ha): from 400 EUR
• Larger objects: by agreement

Contact us for an exact quote!

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Surveyor services are needed in the following situations:

• Buying or selling land – to clarify boundaries and area
• Land division – dividing property among heirs or for sale
• Boundary disputes – when boundaries with neighbors are unclear
• Construction – topographic plan is mandatory for building permits
• Building legalization – cadastral surveying of buildings
• Establishing easements – road easements and utilities

If you're unsure whether you need a surveyor, contact us – we'll provide free consultation about your situation!

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The duration of cadastral land surveying depends on several factors:

• Field work – usually 1-2 days
• Boundary coordination – depends on neighbor availability (2-4 weeks)
• Document preparation – 1-2 weeks
• VZD registration – up to 10 working days

Total time is usually 4-8 weeks. In urgent cases, we can speed up the process. We can provide a more precise timeline after evaluating your situation.

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The land boundary determination process includes:

1. Archive research – analysis of existing documents and maps
2. Field measurements – surveying boundary points with GNSS or total station
3. Boundary marker installation – metal or concrete boundary markers
4. Boundary coordination – agreement signed by neighbors
5. Documentation preparation – land boundary plan and certificates
6. VZD registration – submitting data to State Land Service

We provide full service – from initial consultation to registration!

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A topographic plan is a detailed map of a land plot showing:

• Terrain – elevation marks and contour lines
• Buildings and structures – existing constructions
• Utilities – water, sewage, electricity, gas
• Roads and driveways
• Vegetation – trees and bushes

A topographic plan is mandatory for:

• Obtaining building permits
• Utility design
• Territory planning

The plan is typically valid for 2 years (depending on municipality requirements).

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Boundary coordination with neighbors happens as follows:

1. Informing neighbors – we send notifications about planned surveying
2. Boundary inspection – showing boundary points in person
3. Signing the agreement – neighbors sign the boundary coordination act

If a neighbor disagrees:

• We offer mediation and explain technical aspects
• If agreement is not possible, the case can go to court

Our experience shows that 95% of cases reach agreement! We'll help even in difficult situations.

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Ordering our services is simple:

1. Contact us – by phone +371 634 83194 or email info@topoprojekts.lv
2. Free consultation – we'll explain the process and provide a quote
3. Contract signing – agree on scope of work and timeline
4. Work execution – we perform field measurements and prepare documents
5. Delivery of results – you receive completed documents

Initial consultation is free! Feel free to call even if you just want to find out whether you need a surveyor at all.

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Owner presence is not mandatory during field work, but is desirable in these cases:

• Boundary coordination – when meeting with neighbors
• Access provision – if property is locked
• Specific requests – if you want to point out certain details

You can also:

• Authorize another person
• Provide access and communicate remotely

We'll adapt to your possibilities!

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A topographic plan for construction is needed for:

• Building project development – for architects and engineers
• Building permit application – mandatory attachment
• Utility connections – water, sewage, electricity
• Earthworks – if you plan ground level changes

Important: You need the plan before ordering the building project! It's the foundation for all design work.

We can prepare the plan within 1-2 weeks after field work.

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GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is a collection of satellite navigation systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and others.

GNSS advantages in surveying:

• High accuracy – up to 1-2 cm
• Fast surveying – no direct line of sight needed between points
• Large area work – efficient for large objects

We use professional GNSS receivers that provide centimeter accuracy in real-time (RTK technology).

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Cadastral surveying:

• Determines land boundaries and area
• Result – boundary plan for VZD registration
• Needed for: buying/selling land, division, boundary clarification

Topographic surveying:

• Shows terrain, buildings, utilities
• Result – topographic plan for design
• Needed for: construction, design, territory planning

Often both are needed! For example, if you want to build on recently purchased land.

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To start cadastral surveying, the following documents are needed:

• Land register certificate or extract from land register
• Owner's identity document (passport or ID card)
• Municipality/council decisions – land commission decision on land allocation, address assignment or land use purpose determination (if applicable)
• Power of attorney – if acting through authorized person
• Existing land boundary plan (if available)

If you don't have some documents, we can help obtain them or advise on necessary steps. Initially, just the cadastre number is enough – we'll figure out the rest together!

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A topographic plan is typically valid for 2 years, but this may vary:

• Municipality requirements – some municipalities may have shorter or longer periods
• Utility company requirements – may require a more recent plan
• Significant changes to territory – if construction or demolition occurred

Recommendation: Order the topographic plan when you're ready to start design work, so it remains current throughout the process.

If your plan has expired, we can update it for a lower price than a completely new plan.

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An easement (servitude) is the right to use another's property for a specific purpose:

• Right of way – rights to travel across another's land
• Utility easement – rights to place pipes or cables
• Water easement – access to water source

Establishing an easement requires:

1. Cadastral surveying to define the easement corridor
2. Agreement between parties
3. Registration in land register

An easement follows the land, not the owner – when ownership changes, the easement remains in force.

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