Geological investigations are essential to understand both the geological conditions of a terrain and its physical limitations. This assessment study is one of the necessary requirements for those who want to plan and carry out a real estate project, be it for sale, purchase or rental, in general for Costa Rica and also in Escazú where the Municipality has aggressively launched a campaign to both educate users of the service and facilitate the process.

In Costa Rica there are multiple ways to obtain the geological assessment service, both privately and publicly. Geo Costa Rica is a consultancy that covers all types of processing and environmental advice. One of its services is the study of Basic Geology on the land, with the purpose of analyzing the geological conditions, groundwater and risk threats that the project to be developed may present.

For home building or real estate projects in Escazú, the Municipality of Escazú publicly provides the service to all those who wish to start a project in the area.

What is a geological assessment?

In the Municipality of Escazú, the service provided is part of a document with free and basic information. This information is based on the environmental fragility indices (IFA), taking into account previous detailed studies and extensive experience with professionals who issue it.

The information provided in a geological assessment in Escazú includes the geoaptitude of the terrain, geotechnical stability, vulnerability to landslide, erosion and sedimentation flows, flood processes, among other threats. In addition to a guide regarding the legislation and current environmental measures that must be respected.

Who can request the information?

Anyone interested in buying, selling, renting, obtaining a patent or building in Escazú. As well as the people who want it to be taken into account in the calculation of the Real Estate tax.

What are the steps to request it?

You only need to complete the corresponding form and add a copy of the registered map of the property of interest.

Are municipal procedures used?

Yes, this assessment is a basic document that will be requested at the time the construction permit is carried out.

Does it generate any requirement to build?

No, a geological assessment does not generate requirements. However, if technical studies are indicated that the developer of a project must carry out in order to protect the lives of the people who will inhabit the area.

Escazú has the advantage of offering this type of service to its community, but if your purpose is to launch a homebuilding or real estate project in any other part of Costa Rica, the steps are similar. The first thing to do is get in touch with the respective Municipality for the specific procedures in that area, and then if needed with a private service contractor for geological survey and assessment.