Before you set up your fence, you gotta find out the exact limits and range of your property, and that’s done by finding out where your property line is. This is a crucial step that seemingly might not seem like a big deal, but if you skip it, you’ll become tangled up in legal disputes with your neighbors, which cost time, and money, and will constantly drain your mental strength due to the stress. About 28% of neighbors fall into some sort of property dispute, which is an alarmingly high figure. So, yeah, don’t overlook this step.
Read: Etiquette Rules of Sharing a Fence with Your Neighbor
Now let’s start off with the definition of a property line to be through:
What Is A Property Line?
A property line is the legal boundary around a property that defines where the property begins and ends. These lines help to clearly define who owns what pieces of land by dividing it into parcels. Knowing where your property lines are located is an important part of any fence installation.
Important: To ensure that your fence is properly installed within your property boundaries, we ask that your property pins be visibly marked prior to installation.
How To Find/Pinpoint Your Property Line?
A good way to find your property line is by visiting your local county recorder or assessor’s office. You can also consult public maps of your street and locate your boundaries.
Many counties also let you access property lines online. If your property is on platted land, you may be able to access the plat maps online as well. A plat map is that of a town, section, or subdivision that indicates the location and boundaries of individual properties. These maps show aerial views of your property, as well as detailed measurements of its dimensions.
What If I’m Struggling To Locate The Property Line By Myself?
If you are uncertain of exactly where your property line is, you should contact a local property surveying company and request to have your property pins marked or flagged. Property pins/markers or boundary monuments are metal pins placed at every corner of the property, including any angle or change of direction of the boundary line. Each pin is shown on the survey of each property.
Important Information To Remember About Property Pins/Stakes
It’s vital to note that an above ground property stake does not always accurately represent the location of your property pins that are below ground. During the home construction process, the above ground property stakes are often accidentally kicked or moved out of place. This effectively eliminating the accuracy of those stakes. A property pin is a metal pin that is set in the ground and can usually be located with a metal detector.
The location of the fence placement is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility. To ensure that you don’t run in to property line disputes in the future, it is a best practice to have your property pins accurately marked prior to having your fence installed. If you have questions or need additional guidance, please reach out to your local Big Jerry’s Fencing representative and we would be more than happy to assist you.
