Cadastral (Boundary) Surveys
A cadastral (boundary) survey is a licensed survey that legally establishes the exact boundaries, corners, and area of a parcel of land. Axis Geo-System Consultants carries out cadastral surveys across Kenya to support land registration, title issuance, sales, and boundary dispute resolution.
What It Involves
Cadastral surveying re-establishes or newly defines property boundaries by locating survey beacons, retracing deed plans, and computing precise coordinates using GNSS and total station equipment. The result is a survey plan and beacon certificate that county land registries and the Ministry of Lands rely on for title processing, land transfers, and resolving boundary disputes between neighbouring landowners.
Our Process
- 1Desk study of existing deed plans, RIMs, and survey records for the parcel
- 2Field location and verification of existing boundary beacons using RTK GNSS
- 3Re-establishment of missing or disturbed beacons in line with survey regulations
- 4Boundary computation, area calculation, and preparation of the survey/beacon certificate
- 5Lodgement support with the relevant County Survey Office / Ministry of Lands
Deliverables
- Certified beacon certificate
- Survey plan showing coordinates, bearings, and distances
- Area computation for title purposes
- Boundary dispute report where applicable
Ideal For
- Landowners buying, selling, or transferring land
- Developers confirming boundaries before construction
- Parties in a boundary or encroachment dispute
- County and national government land administration projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cadastral survey and why do I need one?
A cadastral survey legally establishes where your land's boundaries lie. You need one before subdividing land, resolving a boundary dispute, transferring title, or whenever a bank, buyer, or county registry requires confirmed beacon positions.
How long does a cadastral survey take in Kenya?
A straightforward single-parcel boundary survey typically takes 1-3 working days in the field, plus a few days for computation and certificate preparation. Larger or disputed parcels can take longer depending on beacon availability and terrain.
What happens if my land beacons are missing?
We re-establish missing beacons by retracing the original survey plan using GNSS and total station measurements, then physically place and certify new beacons at the correct coordinates in line with survey regulations.
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