Staking out the building

The staking out of the building is the geodetic transfer of elements from the project to the field. The staking can be “rough” for the needs of rough excavation, and “precise” for the needs of precisely defining the position of the walls and other elements of the future building.

Once the investor or agent obtains a valid building permit, it is necessary to arrange a date for staking out the building on the ground. Depending on the complexity of the project, the structure can be staked out in one or several field trips. Geodetic services for construction purposes include staking out (marking) the building on the ground and preparation of the building staking report.

Staking out is the geodetic transfer of the floor plan of the external outline, i.e. the axis of the building to be built, to the terrain within the building plot or the scope of the intervention in space, which is carried out by an authorized geodetic company. Before staking out the building on the ground, it is important to secure the project in digital form in order to prepare for staking out.

The staking out is arranged by the investor (or his agent) in cooperation with the engaged geodetic and construction company. For the purposes of staking out a building, it is often necessary to set up a floating scaffold.

A floating scaffold is a temporary wooden structure, usually erected by a contractor (construction company). It serves to transfer points marked on the ground by a geodetic expert, since these points will be destroyed during the excavation phase.

The building staking report is a set of graphic and written documents that describe the building staking carried out in the field. It consists of a technical report with a description of the project assignment, data on the construction permit, used instrumentation, data on the building itself that is being staked out, and a list of coordinates and a graphic representation of the staked out building. By law, one copy of the staking report must be on the construction site.

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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.