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FEASIBILITY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS

Topographic surveys to the level of production of plans, profiles contours etc., as required by international standards on roads, waterlines, powerlines, dams, building construction, Railways, mining sites, Oil & gas and Agriculture Sector in Public as well as Private Sector Investments

02
LAND ACQUISITION (RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN RAP)

We support our clients and governments especially East Africa in RAP preparation, RAP implementation, RAP Evaluation & monitoring and RAP completion Audits for all infrastructure projects, landfills and quarries.

03
PROPERTY VALUATION

Property valuation when buying and selling properties, mortgaging and also for other purposes including insurance.

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HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS (BATHYMETRY)

Bathymetry surveys on rivers and lakes and production of profiles.

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SETTING OUT, EARTHWORK VOLUME CALCULATION AND STRUCTURAL MORNITORING

Setting out of structures, earthwork survey/volume calculation, structural monitoring and As-built surveys.

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SURVEY CONTROL EXTENSION AND DEFORMATION MORNITORING

This includes the establishment and densification of control (horizontal and vertical) and monitoring. We also have the experience to undertake all kinds of surveys necessary to provide geodetic and ground control for Aerial Triangulation.

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CADASTRE AND REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Real Estate planning, plot boundary opening, land acquisition, plot subdivision, registration of Title, Land title transfer and plot location surveys. Cogo also offers consultancy services in town and country planning.

Frequently Asked Questions About Land Surveying in Uganda

A land surveying company in Uganda such as COGO provides topographic surveys, cadastral (boundary and title) surveys, Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) consultancy, property valuation, hydrographic surveys, setting out and structural monitoring, and survey control extension for public and private sector projects.
Land survey costs in Uganda vary based on plot size, terrain, location and survey type (boundary, topographic, cadastral, etc.). Simple boundary surveys can start from a few hundred thousand Ugandan shillings, while large infrastructure or feasibility surveys are quoted per project. Contact COGO for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project.
A Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is a document required for infrastructure, energy and road projects in Uganda that involve land acquisition or displacement of people. It is typically mandated by government agencies and development partners such as the World Bank, AfDB and JICA. COGO prepares, implements, monitors and audits RAPs for projects across Uganda and East Africa.
Timelines depend on plot size, site accessibility and survey scope. A single plot boundary survey can often be completed within a few days, while large topographic surveys for roads, powerlines or dams may take several weeks. COGO provides a project timeline upfront after an initial site assessment.
Yes. COGO Engineering and Mapping Surveyors Ltd is a registered surveying firm based in Kampala, Uganda, and its professional staff are members of the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (ISU).
COGO is based in Kireka, Kampala, and carries out land surveying, RAP and engineering survey projects across Uganda, including Eastern, Northern and Western regions, as well as regional projects in East Africa.