What a cadastral survey in the Netherlands records
Uncertainty about parcel boundaries leads to disputes with neighbors, problems with building permits and delays in land transactions. Cadastral surveys provide that clarity: we determine the exact boundaries of your plot based on cadastral records.
Our measurements meet the requirements of the Land Registry. The results are usable for registration, building permits, property line agreements and zoning plan changes.
Equipment & software
- Total station
- GNSS RTK
- Cadastral maps
Boundary survey before you build on the parcel line
We perform boundary reconstructions in the field, set out parcel boundaries with stakes and handle the full process with the Dutch Land Registry.
For a reconstruction we first request the cadastral map and the relevant deeds, so it is clear which boundary applies legally. In the field we recover the existing boundary markers or place new ones, so your site team knows exactly how far they can build.
Splitting a parcel with the Dutch Land Registry
For the splitting or merging of plots we deliver the required drawings and documentation.
For a split we calculate the new parcel boundaries and draw them, checked against the cadastral map. We handle the documentation for registration with the Land Registry, so you have the final parcel drawing in time.
How accurate is the cadastral map?
The cadastral map shows where a parcel lies, but it is not accurate enough to set out a boundary in the field. We survey the boundary with total station and GNSS RTK and check the result against the cadastral records. That fixes the boundary before construction starts.
What does a boundary survey cost?
What a cadastral survey costs depends on the number of boundary points, the complexity of the situation and whether registration with the Land Registry is needed. We work that out in a quote before we start. The field survey itself usually takes half a day. Processing and any registration take 1 to 2 weeks after that.
What you receive after a cadastral survey
Boundary reconstruction
Setting out parcel boundaries
Cadastral splitting and merging
Situation drawings for permits
Frequently asked questions about cadastral surveys
The most asked questions about Cadastral Surveying. Question not listed? Feel free to get in touch.
The field survey itself usually takes half a day. Processing and any registration with the Land Registry takes 1 to 2 weeks, depending on complexity.
Costs depend on the number of boundary points, the complexity of the situation and whether registration with the Land Registry is needed. We provide a quote upfront based on your situation.
The cadastral map provides an indication, but is not accurate enough for legal certainty. To set out boundaries in the field, a survey by a land surveyor is required.
In a boundary dispute we perform an objective boundary reconstruction based on cadastral records. The result is a factual survey report that can serve as the basis for discussion or legal proceedings.
Not always, but often. The municipality may require a situation drawing on a cadastral background. When building close to a parcel boundary, a boundary reconstruction is strongly recommended.
Let us know which parcel it concerns and what you need the survey for, for example a boundary reconstruction, a split or a situation drawing. We request the cadastral map and the relevant deeds and schedule the field survey. You receive a quote upfront based on your situation.
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Services often combined with cadastral surveying
Land Surveying
Lay the geodetic foundation for your project. From site survey and topography to setting out, so your construction team can get started immediately.
GPS Surveying
Survey large areas quickly and accurately using RTK satellite corrections. Ideal for infrastructure projects and setting out in open terrain.
Site Surveys
Capture existing situations down to the millimeter. Ideal for renovation, conversion or whenever you need up-to-date technical documentation.
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