- ## What is a surface area certificate?
- Age, material quality, internal layout… are important, but one of the key features for valuing a property is its surface area. And this surface area can be measured well or poorly. It can be measured by trusting the plans, or it can be measured _on-site_ 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?
- A surface area 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 space, a flat, or any other common type of building or 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 area certificate?
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- What is a surface area certificate?
- It is the certificate that attests that a construction has a certain surface area and its internal partitioning with their respective uses and surfaces. The surface area certificate is a document that certifies the surface area of a property. In this document, the technician must measure and certify the exact surface area of the property (home, shop, 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 need to request it when the relevant body asks for it. Each technician will tell you how long it might take to provide it. It's a quick process that can be completed in 24 or 48 hours if the technician has a light workload.