DO I NEED A SURVEY TO BUILD A FENCE? |
| Check with your local government agency that governs any requirements about a fence. Though some governmental agencies do not require a survey to issue a building permit to build a fence, you should know where your property lines are before construction. |
HOW CLOSE TO THE PROPERTY LINE CAN I BUILD MY FENCE? |
| Check with your local public agency that governs any requirements about a fence. There is usually confusion in this area of what to do. Some people believe that they have the right to build right “on the property line”. But this approach has drawbacks. What about the size of the footings for the fence posts? Do they encroach over the property line? How do you maintain the other side of the fence? Will you have to use your neighbors property to paint or stain your new fence? |
| Many of these misconceptions about “general rules of fencing” are often hearsay and rumor. A practical approach is to always check with your local governing agency to see if there are requirements to satisfy for location, height requirements, and Land Surveys if required. A Land Surveyor employed by you can also offer you some advice on the pros and cons of the location of your fence. Having a Land Surveyor work with you also makes sure the construction of the fence does not remove your property corners! |
Land Surveying FAQ’s (frequently asked questions)
When do I need a Survey? | What can a Surveyor do for me? | What should I ask the Surveyor? | What information do I supply?
What will the Surveyor do? | What do I get from a Survey? | Do they change the boundaries? | What about building a fence?
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