Legal Mapping
Possession is nine tenths of the law, and 
the map is the legal record of possession. It is of the utmost importance that mapping and associated surveys are an accurate representation of what is on the ground to avoid lengthy and costly legal proceedings, which can result if the necessary care and attention is not taken from the outset.
We at Control Surveys carry out surveys related to a wide range of legal mapping issues, which are detailed below.
As well as legal mapping services, we also offer a boundary “health check” where we compare boundary lines on a folio with the actual property boundaries so that there are no surprises later when you want to purchase or dispose of a property
Land Registry Mapping
When a property or part of a property requires a new title, the new plot needs to be lodged and approved by the Land Registry (Property Registration Authority). Control Surveys can provide the complete service of site and land survey, area certification and production of title maps for submission to the Land Registry. We also carry out multi-story registration. ...More
Property Subdivision
If an individual decides to subdivide their parcel of land Control Surveys can facilitate by completing all mapping requirements including area calculations and physically defining the new boundary on site. ...More
Boundary Disputes
Control Surveys may be nominated by agreement between the disputing parties or by one party only to undertake a survey and produce an objective and independent report which defines the boundary between adjoining properties as per the title deed map(s). As a member of the Irish Institute of Surveyors we use best practice guidelines in all boundary dispute cases. ...More
Lease Agreements
A common area of dispute between landlords and commercial tenants is the drafting of particulars in new lease agreements. Disputes arise in agreeing the as-built floor area of a commercial unit which ground rents and management fees are based upon. These rents and fees can be calculated by Control Surveys by producing accurate floor plans of the actual net lettable area of a given commercial unit. ...More
Area Calculation
Entails accurately measuring and certifying an area of land for sale on behalf of the purchaser or vendor which can be an important benefit to the client due to the cost of land in Ireland. ...More