What are the removal of land boundaries and boundary signs? Restoration procedure and cost, as well as a sample approval certificate

What's the point?

Taking out into nature is part of land surveying. The main goal of this work is to determine and fix on the ground the turning points of the boundaries of the land plot (the place of the boundary of the plot where it changes direction or the neighbors change) according to the data contained in the cadastral extract or extract from the Unified State Register of Land Register for the land plot. That is, according to the coordinates entered in the state real estate register. Usually the plot is rectangular with 4 turning points, but in general the variety of configurations of land plots that undergo cadastral registration defies logic or calculation.⇓

Stages of work

Cadastral surveys are carried out on the basis of land management technical documentation to determine the boundaries of a land plot, developed and approved by current legislation.

The complex of engineering and geodetic services involves several stages:

• Preparatory work: coordination of deadlines and costs of cadastral surveys; preparation of initial data; requesting information from the State Property Committee for an object whose characteristic points are planned to be taken into nature.
• Field stage: departure of specialists for reconnaissance; topographic survey to establish the coordinates of the site; fixing survey points on the ground with their markings.
• Desk stage: documentary processing of the received data, equalization of measurements; signing acts of transfer and acceptance of supplied land survey signs; preparation of a technical report on engineering and geodetic work to restore points on the ground (production of an outline depicting the real boundaries of the territory with located land survey signs).

After the limits are set, the owner of the land plot is given a fully formed package of documents.

The list of papers based on the results of geodetic surveys includes:

• An explanatory certificate indicating information about the contractor, details of permitting documentation, information about the owners of adjacent land plots, a brief description of the work.
• Terms of reference for carrying out the procedure for setting out boundaries.
• A duplicate of the identity card of the executor-surveyor or a certificate of a legal entity.
• Photocopies of title documentation.
• Materials of geodetic field surveys.
• List of possible prohibitions regarding the operation of the allotment.
• A technical plan of the boundaries of the site, formed on the basis of topographic photography, indicating characteristic points, external limits, linear distances, data on the owners of adjacent plots and the owner of the object.
• Power of attorney, if a representative of the interested party participates in the procedure.
• The act of transferring and accepting land surveying signs for storage to the owner of the land.

When receiving documents based on the results of setting out boundaries, you should ensure that the engineer submits all the certificates listed in this list. The documents must bear the signature of the performer and his seal.

Who can do it and is it possible to do it yourself?

Only a cadastral engineer has the right to carry out this type of work.

But it’s one thing to have the right, another thing to be able to physically do it. Before Federal Law 221 came into force, when cadastral engineers appeared, geodetic organizations were engaged in removing boundaries. In particular, land surveying engineers. Many of them have now become cadastral engineers. In fact, this work is purely geodetic in nature and can be done by any surveyor with the appropriate equipment. But from a legal point of view, this is the “fiefdom” of the cadastral engineer. If a surveyor does this work improperly, it will be difficult to achieve legal consequences for him, because officially he cannot draw boundaries.

The question also often arises: is it possible to independently check the boundaries of your site and correctly install boundary signs? In principle, it is possible, because in the same cadastral extract in section B5 or an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate in section 3.1 you can find the dimensions of the plot. Having a tape measure of at least 20 m in length and some knowledge of geometry, you can mark out an area even of irregular shape (if you can stretch the tape measure). That is, transfer the configuration of the site to the terrain.

But there are two main problems that the average land owner cannot cope with without special equipment. The first is if the border of the site has a complex geometric shape. In this case, tape measure will no longer help. And the second, most important, is that it is impossible to determine the location of a site if there is no fence, building or group of pegs on the ground that correspond to the cadastre and you can clearly identify them. It is not possible to check the compliance of these boundary markers with the cadastral data yourself - after all, someone installed these objects, and it is unknown how correctly they are located on the ground. If there is something to “catch on to” and you are sure of their correctness, then you can try. But in this case, if you make a mistake and, for example, install a permanent fence in the wrong place, you will only have yourself to blame.

Price

Organizations offer a basic set of services, including the removal of 4 boundary markers and registration of an act on the ground. The average price is 9,000 rubles .

Each additional type of research involves a separate reward:

• removal of 5 markers – from 1 thousand rubles;
• execution of an act with a photo report – from 3 thousand;
• certificate with photo and schematic image - from 6 thousand rubles.

Also, the cost of engineering and geodetic surveys depends on the complexity of the work and cannot be fixed.

In what cases is it necessary to remove boundaries?

The main condition for carrying out this procedure is that the boundaries of the land plot must be registered in the cadastral register, that is, land surveying has been carried out in relation to it. Determining the boundaries of a site on the ground is important, and sometimes necessary, in the following cases:

• if there are no contours or fences by which the location of the site can be determined. For example, it happens that newly formed land plots in an “open field” are sold. Usually they are marked with boundary signs by the sellers themselves. But sometimes they are destroyed for various reasons - and their location can be restored by moving the boundaries to the area;
• if there is a suspicion that the border (fence) with neighboring areas is installed incorrectly for some reason. Often neighbors try to do a “dirty thing” and put a fence on someone else’s territory. In doing so, they are usually guided by their own conjectures and tape measurements of boundaries. Only a specialist can help establish the truth in a dispute with each other;
• When purchasing a plot, it is advisable to resort to this procedure in order to be sure that you are buying exactly the plot with the agreed area and boundaries. Otherwise, you may not get a new plot, but lawsuits from your neighbors. A forensic land management examination most likely cannot be avoided. And this is a different order of prices.
• When selling a plot, it would also be useful to make sure that the cadastral boundaries of the land plot correspond to the actual ones. The act of removal with the binding of boundary points (more about it below) will convince the buyer of the reliability of your offer.

In controversial cases, it is desirable for all interested parties to be present so that questions of interest can be answered in real time.

Filing a claim to restore the boundaries of the land plot

If the boundaries of adjacent plots overlap each other or if a cadastral error occurs, registration work will be suspended until the circumstances are clarified. Depending on the extent of violations found, registration may be suspended, with the right to file a lawsuit.

The same applies to disputes with neighbors. For example, the buyer purchased a plot without land surveying, the boundaries of the land plot were established according to the words of the seller. During the construction of a permanent structure, a neighbor pointed out a violation of boundaries. A dispute arose. Otherwise, the owner could find out that his neighbor had unlawfully enlarged his plot, violating his rights. Such and similar cases require going to court.

The claim is filed in arbitration of general jurisdiction in the area where the real estate is located.

The deadline for filing a claim should be based on the framework established for the limitation period (Article 196 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). In general, the review procedure takes no more than 2 months.

Statement of claim

The claim is filed in the name of the magistrate, indicating the parties to the dispute. In the main part you should indicate:

1. Circumstances under which ownership of the land plot arose.
2. Its cadastral characteristics, location.
3. The circumstances under which the dispute arose. Evidence of the legality of the claim, an indication of the violation of the rights of the plaintiff by the defendant.
4. Measures taken by the plaintiff to resolve the dispute by agreement of the parties (pre-trial procedure).
5. The defendant's response to an attempt to resolve the dispute.
6. Appeal to the court for recognition of the claim.

The following documents are attached to the application:

• on the conduct of pre-trial procedures;
• on the rights of ownership of land plots;
• evidence of violation of the plaintiff’s rights;
• the act of drawing boundaries into reality;
• for representatives – a notarized power of attorney.

State duty

The state fee is paid in the amount of 300 rubles and is attached to the documentation package.

After consideration of the issue in court, the disputing parties will be issued an extract on the decision made. It is prepared within 3 days and comes into force 10 days from the date of issue.

Bringing out boundaries in nature determines the regulations on property claims of persons. Carried out as a result of geodetic and cadastral work on the site.

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How are boundary marks fixed?

Basically, the delineation of the boundaries of a land plot is required due to the loss of the signs that marked these boundaries. Boundary marks are the corners of fences, buildings, pegs, fittings, just pillars, etc. That is, everything that is fixed on the ground and corresponds to the border of the land plot. When carrying out removal work, reinforcement, concrete dowels, wooden stakes are used as boundary markers, or fence posts are immediately installed. In the latter case, loss can only occur through the fault of the tractor or “hardworking” neighbors who do not agree with your idea of ​​​​the boundaries of the site.

Pegs and fittings can be destroyed (or lost) much more easily. Therefore, after surveyors arrive and the boundaries of the site are established, it is necessary to take care of the safety of boundary signs. Otherwise, surveyors will come to you every week, like close relatives. To avoid this, we recommend making observations or measurements to surrounding objects and recording this data on the removal certificate diagram. You can dig around the installation site. It would be a good idea to take photographs of the boundary signs. This way you can protect yourself from unforeseen problems with the “disappearance” of the boundaries of your land plot. If you pay a little extra, you can order a removal certificate with a photo report or with binding of boundary points (more on this below).

Usually, boundary signs are provided by the Customer himself - after all, almost everyone has stakes, reinforcement or something similar on the site. If this is a problem, we can provide 1 meter long reinforcement as boundary signs. The cost of 1 fitting is 100 rubles.

Fixing signs on the ground

Engineering and geodetic surveys are complex work that requires professionalism and qualifications on the part of the cadastral specialist who carries out the marking of the plot.

Small mistakes in land surveying can later cause serious land disputes.

Territory marking is carried out on the ground.

At the end of the topographic survey, land surveying signs - pegs - are placed.

This procedure can be carried out according to the following scheme :

• installation of standardized posts with the branded badge of the geodetic organization;
• marking using simple wooden stakes;
• installation of temporary columns, with further replacement with permanent metal pipes.

Differences in the procedure are due to the status of the geodetic organization, as well as the value of real estate in the general area, where land disputes arise over every meter.

Permanent signs are needed to restore boundaries when surveying large territories , where small plots can simply get lost and go unnoticed.

According to the standards, boundary markers must be made of reliable material with standard parameters :

• sign length – from 80 cm;
• diameter of stakes – 5-15 cm.

To prevent theft of poles, you can use anti-vandal products . They are made of metal and are slightly smaller in size than usual. The main advantage of such signs is that the base, located in the ground, is made in the form of an anchor. And it will be very difficult to move such pillars.

What will be required to carry out the take-out?

In order to carry out the removal of a plot of land, you need a document that includes the coordinates of the turning points of the land plot. Namely: a cadastral extract (outdated) or an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate. Also, the coordinates are in the boundary plan, on the basis of which the land plot is registered in the cadastral register. But there are cases when the boundary plan data and cadastral information differ. Therefore, it is preferable to use a recent extract.

An extract from the Unified State Register is paid and can be ordered at the nearest MFC (paper version). You can order it yourself. We can order a cadastral extract for you (electronic version). The cost will be 300 rubles (if you order takeaway from us, it’s free). Just like a paper one, it is signed by a specialist from the cadastral chamber, only digital. Apart from the extract, no documents will be required, but only if the boundaries of the land plot are registered in the cadastral register. If the boundaries of the site are not defined, it is necessary to order clarification of the boundaries.

Based on the data from the extract, our specialists will determine the location of the border. The turning points of the boundaries of the land plot must be fixed with boundary signs. We can use yours or provide our own (fittings). Before our specialists leave, it is necessary to clarify who will provide the material for fixing the boundary signs.

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Cost and terms

Of course, the cost will be calculated individually. It is not fixed and will depend on a number of characteristics:

1. The place where the site is located.
2. The class of these lands.
3. The space of a given area.
4. Configuration of the entire site.

Important! On average, companies usually set prices as follows: one boundary peg costs from five hundred to one and a half thousand rubles. There are prices even higher, but this depends on how high-status the company is and whether its logo is used on the peg. Flat areas are usually surrounded by four points that mark pegs. In complex configurations, signs are installed at all turning points. Knowing this, you can roughly calculate how much demarcation will cost. But it is best to clarify the cost in each specific case.

It is also impossible to say for sure about the timing. If the company that has been chosen does not have a waiting list, then it is relatively quick. An engineer only needs to receive the required extract from the State Tax Committee within a week, and on its basis he will easily develop a boundary plan and carry out geodetic work. All together it will take about two weeks.

What are the stages of work?

Removing the boundaries of a land plot is divided into 3 stages:

• Preparatory - obtaining and studying documents (extracts) on the border of a land plot and determining the methodology for carrying out work.
• Field - using instrumental methods to determine the boundaries of a land plot and installing boundary signs of your choice. It is possible to install future fence posts directly on the day of the work. To carry out work, in most cases, our specialists use geodetic satellite receivers and a total station (see our equipment), which have passed all the necessary verifications and are suitable for work.
• Cameral - registration of the Certificate of removal of the land plot. It can be in a simple form, with a photo report or with a plan for linking boundary points (the most complete and informative option).

Stages of carrying out the removal of boundaries to the area

The process of transferring the plan to the area, carried out by professional surveyors of our company, consists of several stages:

1. Preparatory. After completing an application for the installation of boundary markers, the exact timing and price of geodetic research are discussed with the customer, and a number of free consultations are carried out. The intentions to remove boundaries are confirmed by an agreement between the client and our company.
2. Field. A surveyor goes to the area to search for existing boundary markers and conduct a geodetic breakdown of land ownership. Using specialized equipment, the employee takes all measurements. In parallel, a request is submitted to the local land management company for the assigned cadastral number. It will allow us, by contacting the Cadastral Chamber, to easily obtain the exact coordinates of the land plot. Then the obtained coordinates are compared with the results of field measurements. If they completely coincide, work begins on the formation of a layout drawing.
3. Cameral. This is the stage of direct restoration of the boundaries of the site. Today, our company’s specialists perform the procedure using professional equipment and GPS navigation devices. Thanks to powerful technical equipment (geodetic GPS receivers and electronic total stations), within a few hours the landowner will be able to obtain the correct turning points already marked on the site. For these purposes, wooden pegs or signed metal poles are traditionally used. At the end, an act is signed confirming the delivery of boundary marks. The act will contain information about our company, the reasons for carrying out the geodetic procedure, the exact location of the land ownership and detailed information about nearby areas.

In addition to the document, we will provide a copy of our license. Without these documents, you will not be able to pick up the State Control act confirming the installation and safety of boundary markers.

Thus, by ordering geodetic services from our company, you are guaranteed to receive absolutely accurate and reliable results in the shortest possible time.

Important! When carrying out the procedure for removing boundaries, ensure the presence of the owners of neighboring plots: this will help you protect yourself as much as possible and ensure a conflict-free life with other land users.

You can get detailed advice by contacting our company employees at the contact numbers listed on the website. Trust your peace of mind to professionals!

What is the deadline for the work?

At the moment, geodesy uses satellite technologies in combination with traditional methods for this purpose. The procedure for checking borders, thanks to modern equipment, is a matter of one day, but do not forget also about the workload of our cadastral engineers (departure is possible within a few days by agreement) and the time for paperwork (if you need a photo report or a document with reference - 1-2 day). The results of the work are the support boundary signs installed on the ground and the Removal Certificate.

Direct field measurements for an average site with 4 boundary signs take 0.5-1.5 hours, depending on the presence of trees and building density.

In total, the work can be completed in 1 to 2 days.

Removal bases

The basis is considered to be the documented legal capacity of the owner or other title holder of the land plot who needed to restore the boundaries of the land. These may include:

• realtors putting up land for auction;
• owners - sellers of the site;
• neighbors between whom a dispute has arisen;
• persons reorganizing the memory;
• bona fide owners planning the distribution of development zones.

Legal capacity is confirmed by submitting proof of title to the cadastral engineer.

Situations often arise when undemarcated lands are surrounded by a fence or a permanent structure begins to be erected. As a result, an overlap of boundaries is revealed, which regulates the termination of unauthorized activities and the liquidation of work results on the basis of Article 7.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

What is the accuracy of determining boundary signs?

The actual error in determining the boundaries of a land plot on the ground does not exceed 5 centimeters relative to the points of the state geodetic network (GGS) - this is the accuracy that modern geodetic instruments currently provide. The accuracy of determining the coordinates of the turning points of the boundaries of the land plot (with what accuracy the plot is placed on cadastral registration) is indicated in the extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate. Values ​​usually range from 10 to 30 cm.

That is, the accuracy of our work is 5 cm (relative to the coordinates indicated in the extract), and the accuracy of the coordinates indicated in the extract is 10-30 cm. As a result, the maximum error in determining the location of boundary signs when staking out the boundaries of the site does not exceed the value of the error in determining coordinates during its surveying.

What do you need to prepare?

The customer provides the contractor with the following documents:

1. 
   fresh extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate

   . This register replaced the State Real Estate Cadastre. The extract contains a plan of the site and the coordinates of its corner points relative to the points of the state geodetic network. This information can also be gleaned from the cadastral extract and boundary plan. The customer receives an extract from the USRN at the nearest multifunctional center (MFC). If he does not have time, the contractor can, for an additional fee, issue an electronic cadastral extract with a digital signature of the responsible person from the cadastral chamber;
2. documentary evidence of ownership of this site , for example, an act on the allocation of land, a lease agreement, etc.

The contractor and the customer enter into an agreement, the text reflects the following data:

• a list of work performed indicating the number of boundary signs to be installed;
• list of documents handed over to the customer;
• turnaround time;
• price;
• liability of the parties for failure to comply with the obligations stipulated by the contract.

Typically, surveying companies take an advance payment of 50% or slightly more of the cost of the service.

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Beware of "hack workers"

If you find an offer that differs significantly in price from the market average, most likely this company is not trustworthy. Recently, we began to encounter the fact that unscrupulous surveyors carried out the removal of boundary markers for our clients without reference to geodetic points, using only cadastral data of neighboring plots (reference to fences, buildings, etc.). That is, without the use of satellite technologies. This means that the location of the posted boundary signs (corners of your site) may differ significantly from the actual ones and depends entirely on the neighbors’ fences. This leads to disagreements with neighbors and, often, to the demolition of an already installed fence.

It is also worth noting that after the work is completed, the cadastral engineer must provide an removal certificate, because without this document you will not be able to prove that a specialist came to you. And having a photo report or a document with a binding diagram will allow you to defend the location of boundary signs even in court.

As a result, for your own good, it is worth checking whether satellite equipment was used to remove your site and what documents the cadastral engineer will prepare upon completion of the work. Forewarned is forearmed!

The cost of removing the boundaries of the site in kind

To begin with, the most important thing for most Customers is, of course, the prices for work on removing the boundaries of a land plot by the specialists of Land Surveyor LLC. We will try to offer reasonable prices, qualified advice and quality services that are worth the money! As you know, there cannot be high-quality and very cheap services in cadastral activities. Everything is determined by the use of expensive equipment, programs and good specialists. The price of border removal has been falling recently. This is due to the widespread introduction of satellite technologies, which greatly facilitates work. Our price will not leave you indifferent!

The most budget option is 6,000 rubles. This includes removal of up to 4 points, a simplified handwritten act of removal, ordering an extract from the Unified State Register.

+ extended removal certificate - 1000 rubles or

+ removal certificate with photo report - 3000 rubles or

+ act of removal with reference to boundary points - 6,000 rubles or

+ conclusion of a cadastral engineer (examination) - 9,000 rubles.

Each subsequent point (after 4) + 500 rubles. If you need reinforcement to secure boundary signs, + 100 RUR/piece.

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Prices for surveying

Deadlines

The time for placing points on the ground is agreed upon before concluding the contract. The timing may vary for different performers. Typically, surveys are completed within 10-15 days .

Some organizations guarantee completion of engineering surveys within a month. For urgency, additional financial compensation is established.

After the boundaries are restored on the ground, it will take several days to draw up the act . The work itself can be completed within 24 hours; the remaining time will be required to generate an extract from the unified real estate register.