Installing a New Fence
Before a new fence goes in, we locate your property corners and stake the line so the posts are set on your side. That helps you avoid building on a neighbor's land or leaving part of your yard outside the fence.
Fence Survey in {{CITY}}, {{STATE}}
Property Line Staking for Fences in {{COUNTY}} County
Fence surveys for homeowners, builders, and fence contractors, from our licensed surveyors serving {{COUNTY}} County and the surrounding areas of {{STATE}}. Know where your property line is before the first post goes in.
What is a Fence Survey?
A fence survey is a boundary survey focused on the line where your fence will go. Our licensed surveyor reviews your deed and the recorded plat, locates the corner monuments (often called property pins or property markers) in the field, and marks the property line with wooden stakes and flagging so you and your fence contractor can see exactly where it runs.
Staking the line before construction helps keep the fence on your side of the property line, so it does not encroach on a neighbor's land or leave part of your yard outside the fence. It also gives you a clear record of where the line is if a question about the fence comes up later, which helps prevent property line disputes.
Old fences, hedges, and online parcel maps are not reliable property lines. A fence survey shows you where the line actually is before the posts go in.
When Do You Need a Fence Survey in {{CITY}}?
A fence survey is a good idea any time a fence will be built on or near a property line. If any of these apply to you in {{COUNTY}} County, our licensed surveyors can help.
Replacing an Old Fence
An existing fence is not always on the property line. Before you tear out and replace an old fence, a fence survey confirms where the line actually is, so the new fence does not repeat an old mistake.
Resolving a Neighbor Dispute
If you and a neighbor disagree about where a fence belongs, a survey by a licensed land surveyor gives you both a professional reference for the property line. For legal questions about a boundary dispute, consult your attorney.
Permit or HOA Requirements
Some permit offices and homeowners associations ask for a survey or site plan showing where a fence will be placed. Check the requirements with the local permit office in {{CITY}} and your HOA before you build.
Installing a Pool Fence
Pool fences often have their own height and gate requirements under local code, and a pool fence near the property line still has to stay on your side of it. A fence survey marks the line so the pool fence can be laid out correctly.
Rural or Acreage Fencing
On larger parcels, corners can be far apart, hidden in brush, or missing. We recover or reset the corners and stake the line across open land or tree cover, so long runs of farm, ranch, or privacy fencing follow the property line.
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How a Fence Survey Gets Completed
A fence survey combines records research, precise field measurements, and line staking so you can see where your property line runs before construction starts. Here's how the process works from start to finish:
Records Research
Your deed, the recorded plat, prior surveys, and public records are reviewed to understand the legal description and the corner monuments called for along the fence line.
Field Survey
A licensed surveyor visits the property to locate the corner monuments and measure the boundary lines using GPS and total station equipment. Missing or disturbed corners can be reset.
Line Staking
The property line is marked on the ground with wooden stakes and flagging at the corners and along the fence line, so you and your fence contractor can see where it runs.
Survey Plat
You receive a survey drawing showing the property lines, the corners found or set, and the staked line, along with any easements or visible encroachments identified.
What is Included in a Fence Survey?
When your fence survey is complete, the line is marked on the ground and you have a drawing to keep with your property records. The exact details depend on the property and the scope, but a typical fence survey includes:
Corners Found or Set
Property corners along the fence line are located in the field. Missing corners are reset with an iron pin and cap bearing the surveyor's registration number.
Line Stakes and Flagging
Wooden stakes and colored flagging mark the property line between the corners so your fence contractor can set posts along it. The stakes are temporary and are meant to guide construction.
Survey Drawing
A survey drawing prepared under the responsible charge of a land surveyor licensed in {{STATE}} shows the property lines, the corners found or set, and the staked line.
Easements Noted
Recorded utility, drainage, and access easements found in the records are noted along the fence line, so you can check whether a fence is allowed there.
Setback Notes
Setback lines shown on the recorded plat are noted, so you can compare the planned fence location with local code and HOA rules in {{COUNTY}} County.
Encroachments Identified
Existing fences, sheds, or other improvements that appear to cross the property line are identified, so they can be addressed before the new fence goes in.
How Much Does a Fence Survey Cost in {{CITY}}?
Fence survey costs vary based on the length of the line to be staked, the number of corners, terrain, vegetation, and whether the existing corner monuments can be found. Staking one line on a platted lot with its corners in place is usually more straightforward than staking every line of a large or wooded parcel.
Factors that affect the cost include the property size and shape, how many lines you need staked, missing or disturbed corners that must be reset, the deed and plat records available, existing fences or structures near the line, and site access. Because of these factors, fence surveys are not priced simply by the foot or by the acre. Rush service is available for fence installation schedules, though a compressed schedule can add to the cost.
To get an accurate quote, call {{PHONE}} or send us:
- The property address or parcel ID
- Which lines you plan to fence, such as the back line, one side, or the whole property
- Your fence installation date or any permit deadline
- Your deed and any prior survey or recorded plat, if you have them
- Any HOA or permit requirements for the fence, if you have them
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Call {{PHONE}}Fence Survey FAQs in {{CITY}}
A fence survey is a boundary survey done before a fence is built or replaced. A licensed land surveyor locates the property corners, determines where the property line runs, and marks it on the ground with stakes and flagging so the fence can be placed along the surveyed line. You also receive a survey drawing showing the line and the corners found or set.
Not every fence requires a survey, but a survey is the reliable way to know where your property line is before you build near it. Some permit offices and homeowners associations ask for a survey or site plan with a fence application, so check with the local permit office in {{CITY}} and your HOA. A fence placed by guesswork, an old fence line, or an online parcel map can end up on a neighbor's land.
It depends on the local zoning or building code and any HOA rules or recorded restrictions that apply to your property. Some places allow a fence on the line, while others require a setback or limit fence height in certain locations, such as near streets and driveways. Check the rules with the local permit office in {{CITY}} and your HOA before you build. A fence survey shows where the line is, so any required setback can be measured from it. This is general information, not legal advice.
Fence survey cost depends on the length of the line to be staked, the number of corners, missing or disturbed monuments, terrain and vegetation, site access, and the records available. Staking one line on a platted lot is usually a smaller scope than staking every line of a large or wooded parcel. There is no universal price for a fence survey. A property-specific quote is the reliable way to determine cost.
We respond to survey inquiries within 2-3 business days. The field work is then scheduled, and most fence surveys are completed in about two to three weeks from authorization, depending on the property, the records, and our current schedule. Large or wooded parcels, missing corners, or conflicting records can take longer. Rush service is available when an installation date is close.
A fence survey is a type of boundary survey. Both locate the property corners and boundary lines from the deed, plat, and field evidence. The difference is the focus: a fence survey stakes the line where the fence will go, while a full boundary survey covers the whole property and may show more detail, such as all improvements and easements. We confirm which one fits your project when you request a quote.
An existing survey is useful background and may show the corners and dimensions of your lot. But a survey drawing does not mark the line on the ground, the corner markers it shows may have been disturbed or removed since, and it does not show improvements made after it was prepared. If the original corner markers are still in place, the field work can be simpler. Send us a copy of the old survey when you request a quote.
A survey by a licensed land surveyor shows where the property line is and whether the neighbor's fence appears to cross it. The surveyed line gives you and your neighbor a common reference for the conversation, and the survey drawing gives you and your attorney professional documentation if the issue goes further. A survey does not decide a legal dispute. For questions about your rights, consult your attorney.
Wooden stakes and flagging are temporary. They guide fence construction and can be knocked over by mowers, weather, or the fence crew. The permanent markers are the corner monuments, such as iron pins with caps, which should never be moved or removed. If the stakes disappear before the fence is built, the line can be staked again from the corners. Ask your fence contractor to leave the stakes in place until the posts are set.
Yes. Our fence surveys are performed by, or under the responsible charge of, a land surveyor licensed in {{STATE}}, as state law requires for the practice of land surveying. The licensed surveyor responsible for your survey certifies the survey drawing, and you can verify that license through the state's professional licensing authority.
