Staking out/restoring the boundary

In addition to rights, ownership of real estate also brings with it certain obligations. The owner of real estate, or land, is expected to know where the boundaries of his plot are. If he does not know, he can ask a geodetic expert to show him in the field where the boundary lines of his plot pass.

Boundary staking or boundary restoration is the process of transferring the position of boundary lines based on cadastral data or data collected in the field. It is necessary to involve the holders of rights to neighboring plots in this process.

Staking out is important when selling or buying land because of frequent cases in which a buyer purchases land of a certain square footage, and after surveying it is found that the situation on the ground is completely different.

In the process of negotiating the purchase, it is important to ask the seller to show the boundaries and, if possible, to mark them with permanent signs, and then involve a surveyor to check whether the shown boundaries match the cadastral records when it comes to the shape and surface area of ​​the plot.

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FAQ

When is it necessary to stake out a building?

Staking out is required immediately after obtaining a building permit and before any construction work begins. Without staking out, it is not possible to begin work on the foundation of the building.

Who is allowed to carry out the staking out of a building?

Staking out can only be carried out by a licensed surveyor or a licensed surveying company. After staking out, a record or staking out report is drawn up as proof of the correct transfer of the designed position to the field.

What is a stakeout study?

A staking report is an official document that describes how the staking of a building was carried out. It contains graphic representations, technical data, coordinates of the staked out points and a record of the stakeout. The report is submitted to the competent cadastral office and, if necessary, is attached to the technical documentation for the technical inspection of the building.

Is the creation of a stakeout study mandatory?

For most buildings, especially those requiring a building permit, a staking report is legally required. For smaller projects or ancillary buildings, a staking report may be sufficient – ​​but this depends on local regulations and the requirements of the building permit.

What if the building is not laid out exactly according to the project?

If it is determined that the building was not built according to the staked out points, problems may arise during the technical inspection and issuance of the occupancy permit. In more severe cases, measures to remove part of the building or adapt it to the project are possible. Therefore, it is extremely important to hire a professional surveyor and carry out the stakeout correctly.

How long does it take to prepare a stakeout study?

For smaller structures (e.g. single-family homes), the staking report is usually prepared within a few working days after the field staking has been completed. For larger structures, the time may be slightly longer due to the processing of a larger number of points and the complexity of the documentation.