The Fence Is Where? Reading a Boundary Survey
A boundary survey and a fence line are not always the same thing. On many older properties, the fence went up decades before anyone ordered a current survey. Reading the drawing correctly takes more than glancing at where the fence sits on the ground. Start With the Survey’s Orientation, Not the Fence Before looking at […]
Property Line Dispute With a Neighbor? Here’s What Helps
Most property line fights aren’t really about neighbors being difficult. They’re about paperwork written before either of you owned the land. A deed from 1962. A stone wall nobody moved but everyone assumes is the line. Once you understand where these disputes actually start, the path to fixing one gets a lot clearer. Where Most […]
How Long Does a Boundary Survey Take, From Start to Finish?
If you’re planning to build, subdivide, or close on land, one question always comes up. How long will the boundary survey take? The honest answer is, it depends. But developers need more than “it depends.” You need real numbers you can plan around. This guide walks through the full timeline, from the day you sign […]