Property planimetric survey
Position, boundaries and areas of the lot, plot or farm; basis for deeds, cadastre and registry.
Topographic Surveys
What is a topographic survey?
A topographic survey is the field measurement of land to represent on a plan its shape, dimensions, boundaries, buildings, roads, drainage and relief. It is the technical basis of almost any serious property procedure.
Depending on the goal we carry out planimetric surveys (position and boundaries), altimetric surveys (relief and contour lines) or planialtimetric surveys (both), and georeference them in the country's official coordinate system (MAGNA-SIRGAS / Origen Nacional), so the plan can be cross-checked with cadastre and registry mapping.
The surveyor profession is regulated in Colombia (Law 70 of 1979); that is why every plan we deliver is signed by a surveyor with a current professional card, a requirement often asked by notaries, permit offices, courts and public entities.
Scope
Types of survey we carry out
We choose the method and level of detail according to how the plan will be used.
Altimetric and contour lines
Terrain profile, slopes and elevations for design, urban planning or risk assessment.
Building location
Location of buildings, improvements and access for legalization or appraisal.
Lot division and subdivision
Plans dividing a property, with areas and boundaries of each resulting lot.
Georeferencing
Tie-in to the official geodetic network and coordinates of property vertices.
Staking out and boundary markers
Field location of boundaries and markers from titles or plans.
Use cases
What is a survey useful for?
If your situation looks like one of these, this service is for you.
- Rectifying a property's area, or its area and boundaries
- Updating cadastral or registry information
- Legalizing improvements and buildings
- Technical support in lot and farm sales
- Inheritances, partitions and partition lawsuits
- Subdivision permit or merging of properties
- Clarifying boundaries with neighbors
- Designs, soil studies and construction projects
Step by step
How do we carry out the survey?
Planning
We review documents and define the goal, scope, method and precision needed for the plan.
Property reconnaissance
We walk the land and identify boundaries with the owner and, when possible, neighbors.
Field measurement
We collect data with surveying and geodetic equipment suited to the terrain.
Processing and calculation
We process the information, calculate areas and coordinates and draw the plan.
Signed plan and delivery
We deliver the plan signed by a surveyor with a current card, ready for your procedures.
Preparation
Helpful documents and what you will receive
If you don't have all documentation, we start with what is available and tell you what is missing for the procedure you need.
📎 Documents
- Public deed and certificate of title
- Cadastral record or certificate
- Prior plans or surveys
- Exact location and access roads
- Neighbor details, if you have them
- Purpose of the plan (rectification, subdivision, etc.)
📦 Deliverables
- Georeferenced plan with areas, boundaries and coordinates
- Table of vertex coordinates
- Boundary description
- Digital files (PDF and, if required, CAD)
- Signature of a surveyor with a current professional card
Legal backing
Applicable regulations
We work under current Colombian regulations. This list is indicative and does not replace legal advice for your particular case.
- Law 70 of 1979 — regulation of the surveyor profession
- IGAC Resolution 643 of 2018 — property planimetric survey
- Joint Resolution IGAC 1101 – SNR 11344 of 2020 — area and boundaries
- IGAC Resolutions 1149 of 2021 and 1040 of 2023 — multipurpose cadastre management
- Official reference system MAGNA-SIRGAS / Origen Nacional
We answer your questions
Frequently asked questions: Topographic Surveys
What is the difference between a planimetric and a full topographic survey?
A planimetric survey represents position and boundaries on a horizontal plane; an altimetric one adds relief (elevations and contour lines). Many property procedures need only planimetry; construction or urban projects need both.
How long does a survey take?
It depends on the property's size and terrain. A small urban lot can be done in days; a large or hard-to-reach farm takes longer. The quote includes an estimated timeframe.
Is the plan accepted by notaries, cadastre and registry?
Plans are prepared with the content and coordinates those entities usually require, signed by a surveyor with a current card. Final acceptance depends on each entity and the specific procedure.
Do I need to accompany the surveyor?
It is advisable for the owner or a delegate to point out boundaries on site and, if possible, for neighbors to be informed to avoid conflicts.
Do you work on rural and hard-to-reach properties?
Yes. We assess access, vegetation cover and terrain and tell you any limitation before starting.
How much does a topographic survey cost?
It depends on area, terrain, access and type of plan. We quote for free via WhatsApp (+57 300 222 0669) or at info@lonjaagroambiental.com.
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