- ## What is a surface certificate?
- The age, the quality of materials, the interior layout... but one of the most important characteristics for valuing a property is its size. And this size can be measured well, or poorly. It can be measured by relying on plans, without further ado, or it can be done _in situ_ on the actual surface. It can be measured with inadequate techniques, or it can be done with professionalism and appropriate technology.
- ## When to request a surface certificate?
- Knowing the surface area of a property or plot of land is very useful, and you'll want to do it for very good reasons. Generally, any transaction related to a property may require a surface certificate. For example, you may need this certificate:
- ## How to obtain a surface certificate?
- As an official document, the surface certificate must be signed by an independent professional. The type of property or plot to be measured will determine the **type of qualified professional** who must do it. For example, if the certification is for a dwelling, a commercial premises, a flat, or any other type of common building or plot, an **architect or architectural technician** can do it. They will measure the spaces with a laser and a tape measure, room by room, and draw up a plan showing the measurements.
- Where do you need your surface certificate?
- We recommend the best professionals for surface certificates.
- What is a surface certificate?
- It is the certificate that proves that a construction has a certain surface area and its compartmentalisation with their respective uses and surfaces. The surface certificate is a document in which the surface area of a property is certified. In this document, the technician must measure and certify the exact surface area of the property (dwelling, commercial space, garage, plot, etc.). It is official in nature, therefore it must be signed by a qualified technician.
- When to request a surface certificate?
- You will have to request it when the corresponding authority asks for it. Each technician will tell you how long it may take to provide it. It is a quick process that can be completed in 24 or 48 hours if the technician has a light workload.