Survey Topography Plan Greece EGSA 87 GPS Survey · Topographic Diagram · From €350

What Is a Survey Topography Plan in Greece?

A survey topography plan Greece — also called a land survey Greece, topographic diagram Greece (διάγραμμα κάλυψης), site plan Greece or topographic plan Greece — is an official technical drawing of your property produced by a licensed engineer. It maps the exact size, shape, GPS boundaries, neighbouring properties, terrain contours and all significant land features of your plot. In Greece, every survey plan must be produced using the EGSA 87 coordinate system and signed and stamped by a licensed civil engineer or surveyor Samos registered with the Greek Technical Chamber (TEE).

Modern topographic plans go far beyond a simple sketch. They identify forest zones, water streams, road setbacks, archaeological buffer zones and every feature that directly affects the building capacity of the land. As a result, the topography plan is the foundation document of every property transaction and construction project in Greece — everything else follows from it.

When Is a Survey Topographic Plan in Greece Required?

Greek law makes a current survey topographic plan Greece with EGSA 87 GPS coordinates mandatory in a wide range of situations. The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy sets and enforces all specifications. A certified land plan is required for:

What the Plan Actually Shows

• Exact GPS boundaries in the EGSA 87 coordinate system — the legal standard for all Greek property records.
• Plot area in square metres — the legally binding size used in contracts, permits and tax declarations.
• Neighbouring properties and roads with distances and legal setbacks from every boundary.
• Terrain contours and elevation — essential for construction design and structural engineering.
• Forest zones and stream buffers that restrict building rights. Check the Forest Map viewer for indicative boundaries.
• Building zone classification — inside or outside the urban plan, directly determining what can be built.
• Existing structures cross-referenced against original building permits.

Our Equipment & Technology

The foundation of all our engineering services starts with a precise survey topography plan Greece produced using our own professional equipment: electronic Theodolites, modern LIDAR 3D mapping systems and GPS surveying equipment. Every measurement is taken in EGSA 87, ensuring full compliance with Greek standards.

This combination of technologies delivers precision that goes far beyond a standard boundary survey. Whether you need GPS geolocation of a rural plot, a full 3D model of an existing building, or a detailed contour height map for an architectural project, our team is fully equipped. All outputs are directly usable in building permit applications and architectural design.

3D LIDAR Building Survey Greece

In addition to land surveys, Samos Housing offers complete 3D LIDAR building surveys Greece. This service captures the precise geometry of any structure — walls, floors, roofs, openings, structural elements — producing a highly accurate digital model. It eliminates guesswork and costly errors at every stage of the project.

• Renovation projects — accurate as-built drawings before any renovation permit.
• Legalisation of older buildings — precise survey is the starting point of any regularisation.
• Architectural planning for extensions — 3D models integrate directly with architectural software.
• Electronic Building ID Greece production — accelerates and de-risks the Ταυτότητα Κτιρίου.
• Heritage and stone buildings — Samos has many traditional houses with irregular geometry that only LIDAR can capture accurately.

Old Plan vs New EGSA 87 Plan – What's the Difference?

Many property owners on Samos hold old survey plans from the 1980s or 1990s. These are no longer accepted for sales, permits or cadastre filings. Here's how they compare:

Bottom line: if your plan predates 2012 or lacks GPS coordinates, you will need a new one for any transaction.

Samos Island – A Special Case

On Samos Island, the Hellenic Cadastre is still being completed. Samos Town and surrounding areas were finalised in 2016, but many rural villages remain unregistered. In these unregistered zones a certified survey plan Samos with EGSA 87 GPS coordinates is the primary legal document securing your property boundaries.

Rural properties on Samos frequently share informal boundaries with forest zones, streams or neighbouring plots. A professionally produced topographic survey Greece protects buyers from costly future disputes and ensures full legal compliance before any contract is signed.

The Hellenic Cadastre expects Samos to be fully registered by approximately 2028. If you are also considering a certified property valuation, registering first strengthens your valuation file.

Recent Survey Projects on Samos Island

Electronic Building ID Greece (Ταυτότητα Κτιρίου)

From April 2022, every building sold in Greece must have an Electronic Building ID Greece — known in Greek as Ταυτότητα Κτιρίου. This is a comprehensive legal and technical dossier covering the complete history of the property: building permits, architectural drawings, ownership history, legal compliance status and a cross-referenced on-site inspection.

The ID is submitted by the engineer to the official Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) platform at web.tee.gr and issued with a unique reference number. Note: buildingcert.gr is a different platform — it handles Energy Performance Certificates (ΠΕΑ), not Building IDs. Without the Electronic Building ID, any notary in Greece is legally prohibited from completing the sale.

• Contains: Permits, plans, energy certificate, structural reports, ownership records, inspection findings.
• Who needs it: Every seller of any building in Greece — residential, commercial, mixed-use.
• Timeframe: 2–4 weeks, depending on existing permit documentation.

Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Greece

Before signing anything, commission an independent building inspection Greece. Standard practice in Northern Europe and the UK — yet many foreign buyers skip it when purchasing in Greece, often at significant cost later. Our licensed civil engineers conduct an on-site visit and produce a detailed written report. Combined with a certified valuation, you get the most complete picture before committing.

Greek Cadastre Registration

Samos Cadastre — cyan boundary marks completed registration areas

The Hellenic Cadastre (Κτηματολόγιο) is the official national land registry. Registration is compulsory — and on Samos, the window is still open in many areas but closing fast.

Step by Step

• Step 1 – Boundary survey: GPS-survey the exact boundaries on site.
• Step 2 – New EGSA 87 plan (if needed): If your plan predates 2012 or lacks GPS, we produce a new certified plan.
• Step 3 – Document preparation: Compile all required documents.
• Step 4 – Cadastre submission: We submit the file and manage all follow-ups.
• Step 5 – Confirmation: You receive your official ΚΑΕК cadastre number.

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What Affects the Price of a Survey Topography Plan?

Our survey topography plan Greece cost starts at €350 + VAT but final pricing depends on several real-world factors:

• Plot size: Plots above ~4,000 m² typically incur an area surcharge.
• Location & access: Remote or off-road rural plots require additional travel time.
• Terrain complexity: Steep slopes and irregular shapes require more measurement points.
• Forest characterisation: Required when forest zones are nearby — adds €100–€200.
• Building footprint: Existing structures to be surveyed add to the scope.
• Urgency: Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days; rush jobs (3–5 days) carry a 20–30% premium.

Services & Starting Prices

Greek Property Terms – Quick Glossary

Τοπογραφικό διάγραμμα (Topografiko Diagramma)

Survey topography plan — the engineer's official drawing of your plot.

EGSA 87 (ΕΓΣΑ 87)

Hellenic Geodetic Reference System 1987 — Greece's official GPS coordinate system, mandatory on all survey plans.

Κτηματολόγιο (Ktimatologio)

The Hellenic Cadastre — Greece's national land registry.

ΚΑΕΚ (KAEK)

Unique cadastre registration number assigned to each registered property.

Ταυτότητα Κτιρίου (Taftotita Ktiriou)

Electronic Building ID — mandatory dossier for every property sale since 2022.

e-adeies (η-άδειες)

The Greek government's online building permit platform.

Δασικός χάρτης (Dasikos Hartis)

Forest map — defines protected forest zones with building restrictions.

Άδεια οικοδομής (Adeia Oikodomis)

Building permit issued through e-adeies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Work With Samos Housing?

Samos Housing is the only full-service real estate and engineering agency based permanently on Samos Island. We know every village, every road, every cadastre zone and every local planning regulation. In-house licensed engineers, certified valuers and experienced real estate agents — one trusted point of contact for every step.