Name: SIA Topoprojekts
Address: Zirņu iela 7, Liepāja, Kurzeme, LV-3401, LV
Telephone: +371 26340005
Price range: $$

Question 1

How much does cadastral land surveying cost?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 2

When do you need a surveyor?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 3

What documents are needed for cadastral surveying?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 4

How long does land surveying take?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How does land boundary determination work?

Accepted Answer

The land boundary determination process includes:
            
                Archive research – analysis of existing documents and maps
                Field measurements – surveying boundary points with GNSS or total station
                Boundary marker installation – metal or concrete boundary markers
                Boundary coordination – agreement signed by neighbors
                Documentation preparation – land boundary plan and certificates
                VZD registration – submitting data to State Land Service
            
            We provide full service – from initial consultation to registration!

Question 6

What is a topographic plan and what is it needed for?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 7

How to coordinate boundaries with neighbors?

Accepted Answer

Boundary coordination with neighbors happens as follows:
            
                Informing neighbors – we send notifications about planned surveying
                Boundary inspection – showing boundary points in person
                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.

Question 8

What is an easement (servitude)?

Accepted Answer

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:
            
                Cadastral surveying to define the easement corridor
                Agreement between parties
                Registration in land register
            
            An easement follows the land, not the owner – when ownership changes, the easement remains in force.

Question 9

How to order surveying services?

Accepted Answer

Ordering our services is simple:
            
                Contact us – by phone +371 26340005 or email info@topoprojekts.lv
                Free consultation – we'll explain the process and provide a quote
                Contract signing – agree on scope of work and timeline
                Work execution – we perform field measurements and prepare documents
                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.

Question 10

Do I need to be present during surveying?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 11

How much does a topographic plan cost?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 12

When do you need a topographic plan for construction?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What is GNSS surveying?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 14

What is the difference between cadastral and topographic surveying?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How long is a topographic plan valid?

Accepted Answer

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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