Frequently Asked Questions

A Professional Land Surveyor renders a highly technical service in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, codes and court decisions established by the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. The statutes limit the practice to persons duly licensed by the Land Surveyor’s Board of St. Kitts and Nevis, and GPS Ltd has licensed land surveyors on staff who can practice throughout the Federation. Minimum Standards for Boundary Surveys and Mortgage Title Inspections exist to protect the public from inferior land surveying.

It is best to check with a local attorney, realtor or other individual with knowledge of Professional Land Surveyors that practice in your area. Base your decision on reputation, experience and availability, not on fees alone. GPS Ltd can fulfil all your land surveying needs at very competitive rates — give us a call today.

• Before you sell your home or land.
• Before you buy your home or land.
• Before you develop or subdivide your land.
• Before you construct a building, fence or other improvements.
• Before a boundary line dispute arises.

Many surveyors charge per hour. Cost depends on the type of survey and equipment required, weather conditions, availability of existing records and controlling monuments, type of terrain, access to the property and the surveyor’s familiarity with the area. A surveyor can usually provide an estimate based on experience, and GPS Ltd may ask you to sign an agreement describing the services, completion date, fee and payment schedule.

• The purpose and type of survey.
• The deed or Certificate of Title reference of your property.
• Any survey documents related to the property.
• The history of ownership, if known.
• Names and addresses of adjacent property owners.
• Details of any boundary disagreements.
• All monuments marking your corners or lines.
• Abstract and title opinion, if available.
• For NHC or Federal Government purchases, an allocation or approval letter.

• Study your property description and give a professional opinion of your boundaries.
• Set and mark monuments at your property corners.
• File the “Plat of Survey” where required.
• Provide additional copies to specified parties.
• Cooperate with your attorney, banker, realtor, engineer or architect.
• Prepare a written description of land for conveyance.
• Help you plan and lay out a subdivision.

Ask the Land Surveyor for an explanation, and obtain a second opinion from another Licensed Land Surveyor. For a serious complaint, contact the Chairman, Land Surveyor’s Board of St. Kitts and Nevis, or the Minister of Sustainable Development, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, Church Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts.

• Contact the surveyor well before the survey is needed.
• Do NOT replace a survey monument with a post — set a post beside it.
• Do NOT move, remove or replace a survey monument; disturbing one is punishable under The Land Surveyor’s Act 2000 of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

A Professional Land Surveyor locates the property on which you live and plan future improvements. Their service costs less in time, worry and expense than relocating a building or fence, or defending a boundary lawsuit. Protect your investment by using only surveyors duly licensed to practice in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.