Order a government topographical survey of your land
Survey of Kenya · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Write to the Survey of Kenya at Ardhi House asking for a topographical survey and attach proof that you own the land. It costs KSh 30,000 per hectare (or part of one) and takes about 15 days.
- Fee
- KSh 30,000Topographical survey, per hectare or part of a hectare
- How long
- About 15 days
- Where
- Survey of Kenya (Directorate of Survey and Mapping), Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue, off Ngong Road, Nairobi
What you need
- A written request for the survey
- Proof that you own the land (for example a copy of the title)
Steps
- Write a request for a topographical survey to the Survey of Kenya (Directorate of Survey and Mapping) and attach proof of ownership.
- Pay the survey charge: KSh 30,000 for every hectare or part of a hectare.
- Surveyors measure the land and you get topographical maps showing the terrain and features such as contours, buildings, roads and drainage.
Watch out
- The charge is per hectare or part of one, so a plot slightly over a hectare is charged for two.
- A topographical survey is for planning, engineering, construction and environmental work. It is not a boundary survey and does not change your title.
Who can apply
- Land owners who can show proof of ownership.
Official sources (2)
- Topographical Surveys lands.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- State Department for Lands and Physical Planning Service Charter (updated 2025) lands.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026