The marking of the characteristic points of a plot or building on the ground is called staking, which is also called "plot surveying". Staking a plot means marking the breakpoints of the plot boundary on the real estate registry map on the spot, usually with stakes.

When is it worth it?

• Before building a new fence

• When buying or selling real estate

• If the location of the plot boundary is disputed

• Before construction begins

Important information:

• The boundary of a plot is primarily a legal concept, not a geometric one, therefore the demarcation of the plot determines the ownership of the land parcels. therefore, special regulations apply to these works. Only a land surveyor with a property management qualification can set the plot boundary.

• Any owner or manager of a plot of land can order the marking of the plot if they want to fence it or if the position of the plot boundary is uncertain or disputed.

• The owners of neighboring plots must be notified of the marking so that they can also participate in the marking.

• If during the demarcation the surveyor determines overuse, i.e. the owner of a neighboring plot is using part of the demarcated plot, the neighbor must be called upon to settle the plot boundary by registered letter (with return receipt) together with a copy of the demarcation outline. This is also important to avoid the owner permanently losing the fenced-off part of the area due to possession!

• If the neighboring owner refuses to return the illegally occupied part of the land, the land can be reclaimed through court proceedings.