"Geodetic surveys" (geodeziniai matavimai) is the general name for all work in which a specialist uses a GNSS receiver or a total station to measure land, buildings or utility networks accurately. In everyday Lithuanian, "geodetic survey" usually means a land plot cadastral survey, but the field also covers topographic surveys, setting out structures and as-built surveys. UAB GEOMANAI carries out all of this work in Vilnius, Vilnius District and Vilnius County, and topographic surveys throughout Lithuania.
What do people mean by a "geodetic survey"?
Most often, the word stands for one of these services:
| What you need | What it is officially called | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Find out the exact plot boundaries and area, sell a plot in a city | Land plot cadastral survey | Land surveyor |
| Register or complete a house or outbuilding | Building cadastral survey | Land surveyor |
| Legalise an apartment layout change, update the apartment floor plan | Apartment cadastral survey | Land surveyor |
| A plan for the architect before designing a house | Topographic survey | Geodetic surveyor |
| Mark the corners of a future house on the plot | Setting out (in Lithuanian) | Geodetic surveyor |
| Record how a house was built or networks were laid | As-built geodetic survey (in Lithuanian) | Geodetic surveyor |
| Register a water supply, sewerage, gas or electricity line | Utility network cadastral survey | Land surveyor |
| Register a road, fence, yard or other structure | Engineering structure cadastral survey (in Lithuanian) | Land surveyor |
| Find or restore missing boundary markers | Restoring boundary markers, checking boundaries (in Lithuanian) | Land surveyor |
| Divide or merge plots | Plot division, merging plots (in Lithuanian) | Land surveyor, project preparer |
Not sure which service is yours? Call or email us — based on your situation, we will tell you what you need and what you don't.
Land surveyor or geodetic surveyor — what is the difference?
These are two separate professions. The land surveyor's qualification certificate is issued by the National Land Service (Nacionalinė žemės tarnyba, NŽT).
- A land surveyor (matininkas) establishes the official data for the Real Property Cadastre: plot boundaries, area, building floor areas. This work is governed by the Law on the Real Property Cadastre (Nekilnojamojo turto kadastro įstatymas).
- A geodetic surveyor (geodezininkas) prepares topographic plans, sets out structures and carries out as-built surveys. This work is governed by the Law on Geodesy and Cartography (Geodezijos ir kartografijos įstatymas).
Geomanai employs both land surveyors and geodetic surveyors, so you can order all the work in one place. You can check whether a specialist's certificate is valid in the Licence Information System (Licencijų informacinė sistema, licencijavimas.lt), where NŽT publishes the certificates it has issued.
When do you need a geodetic survey?
- You are buying or selling a plot in a city or in a garden society (sodų bendrija).
- The plot was surveyed only provisionally or in an old coordinate system (not LKS-94).
- You are building a house: before design you need a topographic survey, before construction — setting out, and after construction — an as-built survey and a cadastral survey.
- You are dividing, merging or partitioning a plot.
- You are in a boundary dispute with a neighbour or building a fence on the boundary.
- You are dealing with an inheritance or mortgaging property with a bank.
- You have installed new utility networks or structures that need to be registered.
How does the work proceed?
- Enquiry. You write or call us with the address or unique number (unikalus numeris) and what you plan to do.
- Document check and offer. We check the register data and tell you the price and deadline. We aim to reply to enquiries within 1–2 business days.
- Contract. We agree the price, deadlines and scope of work in writing.
- On-site survey. We measure with GNSS and total station equipment in the LKS-94 coordinate system.
- Approvals. For a cadastral survey, the neighbours are notified; a topographic survey is coordinated with the utility network operators via TIIIS (Topografijos ir inžinerinės infrastruktūros informacinė sistema — the Topography and Engineering Infrastructure Information System).
- Result. You receive a cadastral file, a plan in PDF and DWG format, or data registered with the State Enterprise Centre of Registers (VĮ Registrų centras).
How long does it take?
| Work | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|
| Restoring boundary markers on site | 1–3 hours (3–5 hours for a large plot) |
| Topographic survey | 2–4 weeks (including approvals) |
| Notifying neighbours about the boundary marking | at least 10 calendar days in advance |
| File check by the Centre of Registers | within 5 business days |
| Registration by the Centre of Registers | usually 5–10 business days |
| Land plot cadastral survey from order to registration | usually about 5 weeks; longer if neighbours do not attend the boundary marking, as they are given 30 days to submit comments |
How much does a geodetic survey cost?
The price depends on the type of work, the plot area, the number of boundary turning points, buildings, terrain, location and urgency.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Land plot cadastral survey (up to 2 ha) | from €450 |
| Building cadastral survey (up to 250 m²) | €300 |
| Topographic survey | from €240/ha, minimum price €240 |
| Plan of agreed use of a co-owned plot (naudojimosi tvarkos planas) | from €240 |
| Dividing a plot into separate plots (formation and rearrangement project, FPP) | from €1,500 |
| House completion via an expert (expert service only) | from €600 |
Prices include VAT. Full price list: Prices. We give an exact offer once we have seen the property data.
What documents will you need?
- An ownership document or an extract from the Real Property Register (Registrų centro išrašas).
- The plot plan (if you have one).
- The building project (for setting out) or the building permit (to register a new building).
- For a topographic survey — the boundary of the area or the plot address.
Frequently asked questions
Are geodetic surveys mandatory?
Not always. But without a cadastral survey you will not know the exact boundaries and area of your plot, you will not get a building permit, and a sale or inheritance may take longer.
Can I sell a plot without a geodetic survey?
In most cases yes, if the plot is not in a city and not in the territory of a garden society. In cities and garden societies a survey is usually required.
How much does a geodetic survey cost?
It depends on the type of work and the property. For example, a land plot cadastral survey costs from €450, a topographic survey from €240 and plot division from €1,500 (VAT included). We give an exact price once we have seen the plot data.
What is the difference between a geodetic and a cadastral survey?
In everyday language they are often the same thing. Officially, a cadastral survey establishes data for the Real Property Cadastre, while geodetic work also includes topographic surveys, setting out and as-built surveys.
Who can carry out a cadastral survey?
Only a specialist holding a land surveyor's qualification certificate. This is set out in the Law on the Real Property Cadastre.
How can I find out the boundaries of my plot?
You can see the approximate boundaries on the Regia map (regia.lt). The authoritative source is your plot plan. A land surveyor shows the exact boundaries on the ground.
Are boundary markers still mandatory?
Since 1 July 2026, the plot owner decides whether to install boundary markers (riboženkliai). A refusal is recorded in the boundary demarcation statement (ribų paženklinimo–parodymo aktas). This follows the amendments to the Law on the Real Property Cadastre adopted by the Seimas in March 2026.
How long is a topographic survey valid?
For design purposes, a topographic plan must be no older than 3 years from the start of design (Construction Technical Regulation STR 1.04.04:2017).
Do you work outside Vilnius?
Yes. We mostly work in Vilnius, Vilnius District and Vilnius County, and we prepare topographic surveys throughout Lithuania.
How quickly do you reply to an enquiry?
We aim to reply within 1–2 business days.
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Responsible for content:Julius Giedraitis — Director of UAB GEOMANAI, land surveyor and geodetic surveyor (qualification certificates No. 2M-M-1788, 1GKV-807) · Updated:11 November 2026