What is a Title Survey?
A title survey is a comprehensive boundary survey that establishes the exact dimensions and location of a parcel of land. In Kenya, title surveys are conducted by licensed land surveyors and are submitted to the Director of Surveys for approval.
Why Do You Need One?
Title surveys are essential for:
- Obtaining a title deed for your property
- Resolving boundary disputes with neighbours
- Subdivision and mutation of land parcels
- Securing bank loans using land as collateral
The Process
The typical title survey process involves:
- Instruction: Client engages a licensed surveyor
- Research: Surveyor obtains records from the Survey of Kenya
- Field Work: Physical survey and beacon placement on the ground
- Computation: Office work to compute coordinates and areas
- Submission: Plans submitted to Director of Surveys for approval
- Approval: Deed plans are approved and used for title deed processing
Costs
Title survey costs in Kenya vary depending on the location, size of the parcel, and complexity. Generally, expect to pay between KES 30,000 to KES 150,000 for a standard residential plot survey.
Timeline
A typical title survey takes 2-4 weeks for field work and computation. Ministry approval may take an additional 1-3 months depending on the backlog at the Survey of Kenya offices.
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