A topographic survey (topografinė nuotrauka, also called a topographic plan — topografinis planas, or simply a "topo") is an accurate drawing of a site showing the terrain, buildings, paving, fences, trees and underground utility networks. In Lithuania it is needed as the basis for designing a house, a reconstruction or utility connections, and for preparing a plot division project. For design purposes the plan must be no older than 3 years (Construction Technical Regulation STR 1.04.04:2017).
Geomanai produces topographic surveys at scales of 1:500–1:2000 in Vilnius, Vilnius District and throughout Lithuania, coordinates them with the utility network operators and delivers them in PDF and DWG format.
When do you need a topographic survey?
Before almost any design or construction work on a site. Typical cases:
- Before designing a new house, garden house or other building.
- Before a reconstruction, extension or major repair that requires a project.
- Before laying water supply, sewerage, gas, electricity or telecom cables.
- When preparing a plot division, merger or other formation and rearrangement project (formavimo ir pertvarkymo projektas), if the project requirements call for it.
- When preparing a detailed plan (detalusis planas) or another territorial planning document.
- When planning a road, yard, pond or major earthworks.
- When your existing plan is older than 3 years or the situation on the site has changed.
How does a topographic survey work?
It takes six steps; we also handle the coordination with utility network operators.
- Enquiry. You send us the address or plan of the plot and tell us what you plan to design. If you do not know how large an area needs surveying, we will assess it ourselves.
- Offer. We give you the price and the deadline.
- On-site survey. A geodetic surveyor measures the area with GNSS and total station equipment, following the requirements for preparing topographic plans (GKTR 1.01:2023).
- Drafting. We prepare the topographic plan at the required scale.
- Coordination via TIIIS. We submit the plan to the organisations operating the utility networks through the Topography and Engineering Infrastructure Information System (Topografijos ir inžinerinės infrastruktūros informacinė sistema, TIIIS). The old TOPD service has not been available since 2021.
- Delivery. You receive the coordinated plan in PDF and DWG — your architect can use it straight away.
Which scale do you need?
For a house or a single plot the usual scale is 1:500. Larger areas are surveyed at 1:1000–1:2000.
| Site | Usual scale |
|---|---|
| Residential house, plot, engineering structure | 1:500 |
| Block, street, park, large area | 1:1000–1:2000 |
The exact scale is specified by the designer according to the needs of the project.
How long does a topographic survey take?
The usual timeline is 2–4 weeks. A topographic survey cannot be done in one day.
The timeline depends on two things: the survey and drafting, and the coordination with the utility network operators. Coordination depends on the number of utilities and how quickly the operators respond. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start.
How much does a topographic survey cost?
A topographic survey costs from €240 per hectare (minimum price €240), VAT included. Large fields are cheaper and densely built-up city areas are more expensive.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Topographic survey | from €240/ha, minimum price €240 |
| Large fields | from €180/ha |
| Densely built-up city area | from €365/ha |
| 3D topographic survey | from €485 |
| Point cloud | from €300 |
| Tree survey (taxation) | €6.05 per tree (large sites — by agreement) |
Prices include VAT.
The price depends on:
- the size of the area;
- how densely it is built up — in a city it costs more, because surveying and drafting take longer;
- the terrain and vegetation;
- the number of underground utilities;
- the designer's brief and requirements.
Indicative prices for all services are on the Prices page. We give an exact offer once we receive the plot address or the boundary of the area.
What documents will you need?
Very little: the plot details and a short description of what you plan.
- The address or unique number (unikalus numeris) of the plot.
- The plot plan or the boundary of the area to be surveyed.
- A short description of what you will design (the designer's brief, if you already have one).
3D topographic survey
In addition to a standard 2D plan, we can prepare a 3D topographic survey (in Lithuanian) — a three-dimensional model of the ground surface. It helps the client understand the terrain and the designer calculate earthwork volumes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a topographic survey cost?
The price depends on the plot area, buildings, terrain, number of utilities and purpose. A topographic survey costs from €240 per hectare including VAT (minimum price €240), and from €365/ha in densely built-up city areas. We give an exact offer once we receive the plot address.
What is the difference between a topographic survey and a topographic plan?
There is none. It is the same document under different names. In Lithuanian it is also called "topo nuotrauka" or "toponuotrauka".
How long is a topographic survey valid?
For design purposes the plan must be no older than 3 years, counting from the start of design. This is set by STR 1.04.04:2017. If the situation on the site changes, the plan must be updated.
Can I use an old topographic survey?
Only for preliminary calculations or ideas. A project requires a valid survey.
What scale is used for a house?
Usually 1:500. For larger areas — 1:1000–1:2000. The scale is specified by the designer.
Who is the topographic survey coordinated with?
With the organisations operating the utility networks, via the TIIIS system. We do the coordination.
In what format will I receive the plan?
PDF and DWG. Your architect or designer can use the DWG file in the project straight away.
What do I need to provide to order?
The plot address or plan and what you plan to do. Based on this, we will assess how large an area needs surveying.
Can anyone make a topographic survey?
No. It can only be prepared by a geodetic surveyor holding a valid geodetic surveyor's qualification certificate (geodezininko kvalifikacijos pažymėjimas).
Can you show a sample?
Yes. We provide samples in PDF or DWG so that your designer can assess the quality.
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Order a topographic survey
Call +370 603 45 805 (Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00) or email info@geomanai.lt with the plot address and what you plan to design. We aim to reply within 1–2 business days. Contact
Related services
- Geodetic surveys
- Land plot cadastral survey
- Plot division
- 3D topographic survey (in Lithuanian)
- Engineering geodesy (in Lithuanian)
- Setting out (in Lithuanian)
- As-built geodetic survey (in Lithuanian)
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