- ## What is a surface area certificate?
- Age, material quality, interior layout... but one of the most important features when valuing a property is its surface area. And this surface area can be measured correctly, or incorrectly. It can be measured by relying on floor plans alone, or it can be done _in situ_ on the actual surface. It can be measured with inadequate techniques, or it can be done professionally with the right technology.
- ## When to request a surface area 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 area certificate. For example, you may need this certificate:
- ## How to obtain a surface area certificate?
- As an official document, the surface area certificate must be signed by an independent professional. The type of property or plot being measured will determine the **type of qualified professional** who must carry it out. For example, if the certification is for a home, a commercial unit, a flat, or any other type of common building or plot, an **architect or architectural technologist** can do it. They will measure the spaces with a laser and a tape measure, room by room, and draw up a plan.
- Where do you need your surface area certificate?
- We recommend the best professionals for surface area certificates.
- What is a surface area certificate?
- It is the certificate that attests that a construction has a specific surface area and its compartmentalisation with its respective uses and areas. The surface area 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 (home, unit, garage, plot, etc.). It is official in nature, therefore it must be signed by a qualified technician.
- When to request a surface area certificate?
- You will have to request it when the relevant authority asks for it. Each technician will tell you how long it might 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.