- ## What is a surface certificate?
- Age, quality of materials, interior layout... but one of the most important characteristics for valuing a property is its surface area. And this surface area can be measured well, or measured poorly. It can be measured by trusting the 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 the right technology.
- ## When to request a surface certificate?
- Knowing the surface area of a property or plot 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?
- A surface certificate, being an official document, 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 home, a commercial premises, a flat, or any other type of building or common plot, an **architect or technical architect** can do it. They will measure the spaces with a laser and a tape measure, room by room, and draw up a plan that...
- Where do you need your surface certificate?
- We recommend professionals for your surface certificate.
- What is a surface certificate?
- It is the certificate that accredits that a construction has a certain surface area and its compartmentalization with their respective uses and surfaces. The surface certificate is a document in which the surface area of a property is accredited. In this document, the technician must measure and certify the exact surface area of the property (home, premises, garage, plot, etc.). It is official, therefore it must be signed by a qualified technician.
- When to request a surface certificate?
- You will have to request it when the corresponding body asks for it. Each technician will tell you how long it may take to give it to you. It is a short process that can be done in 24 or 48 hours if the technician has little workload.