Property & Real Estate
Boundary Surveys
Where are my property lines, really?
Also called: property line survey, lot survey, closing survey, mortgage survey, or fence survey.
Understanding the work
A boundary survey compares deeds, plats, and physical evidence in the field to form a licensed professional opinion of where your property lines are. It is far more reliable than an online parcel map, which is a tax reference rather than a survey.
- Buying or selling
- Fences & additions
- Resolving line disputes
Who it’s for
- Property owners buying, selling, or improving land
- Anyone planning a fence, driveway, or building near a line
- Neighbors with questions about corners or encroachments
Typical work involved
- Deed, plat, and record research
- Field search for existing monuments and evidence
- Boundary analysis and corner marking as agreed
The result
What you’ll receive
- Signed & sealed survey map
- Recovered or set corner monuments
- Visible encroachments noted
Common questions
What clients ask about this work
What is a boundary survey?
A boundary survey uses deeds, plats, monuments and field evidence to determine property line locations and document them as scoped.
Is the county property appraiser map accurate enough for a fence?
No. Tax parcel maps are general reference tools and may not show exact boundary positions. Use survey evidence before placing a fence near a line.
Can you find my property corners?
A survey crew can search for existing monuments and evaluate boundary evidence. Whether corners are marked or set depends on the scope and applicable requirements.
Does a fence define my property line?
Not necessarily. A fence can differ from the surveyed boundary. Boundary or ownership disputes may also involve legal issues.
Scope, applicable standards, accuracy, deliverables, timing, and price are confirmed in writing for each project.