How to find property lines for fence
Identifying your property line is crucial for a fence installation
Whether you are familiar with fence installation, you should know that a successful project always begins with a plan.
Planning is the necessary step that will ensure that once you erect your fence, it will stay so, leaving an installation that can become an investment and last for generations.
Determining property lines is the part of your planning process that will guarantee you set up your fence once and for all, and will avoid conflicts, additional labor, and other unnecessary steps.
How can you find property lines?
Many factors make property lines important, but how do you find them?
There is no definitive answer, as a few methods are available. These will vary depending on the location of the property in question.
To determine property lines, you can:
Use a property survey
A property survey is a document that clearly states the boundaries of a purchased land. This way, a property owner can determine the perimeter of their land.
Check with a survey company.
In case a survey is unavailable, contacting a realtor to check which company surveyed before the land purchase is another method.
To find your property lines, you can take the following steps:
Use your property deed
A property deed is a type of document that transfers ownership of land. In this legal description, the property boundaries of the land can also be found.
Hire a licensed Land Surveyor.
If you’re unable to determine the property lines with existing documents or markers, or for increased accuracy, consider hiring a professional land surveyor. This is a very reliable method that will guarantee the results of the survey are legally recognized and accurate.
Look for Survey Markers
Property line markers such as pins or concrete monuments are often placed at property corners by surveyors. You might locate these with a metal detector, particularly if they have been buried.
Additionally, you can go online and make use of digital tools to find a property line map, typically for free.
These steps can help ensure you properly identify your property lines and determine where your fence lines will go.
Choose STAY-TUFF
Once you have acquired your property line information, and you proceed to install your fence, choose STAY-TUFF for your project.
We manufacture wires, fences, and panels of the highest quality for your projects.
STAY-TUFF also has a Calculator online, which can help you estimate the amount of fence wire you will need for your upcoming project.
You can use it here.