Post A is good. Where does Post B go?
#1
06-09-07, 11:07 AM
Post A is good. Where does Post B go?
Hello. First time fence builder.
I know where my first corner's post can go, but I'm not sure where to put the opposite end's post (I don't have enough reference points). That is, how do I know I am still on the plane of my lot line? Two posts make a straight line no matter where you sink them.
I'd have no problem hiring a surveyor to come out, but only if he can spray paint some spots for me. Anyone know if that's part of the package?
I know where my first corner's post can go, but I'm not sure where to put the opposite end's post (I don't have enough reference points). That is, how do I know I am still on the plane of my lot line? Two posts make a straight line no matter where you sink them.
I'd have no problem hiring a surveyor to come out, but only if he can spray paint some spots for me. Anyone know if that's part of the package?
#2
06-09-07, 12:35 PM
if you have straight lot lines, corner pins from the surveyor would be adequate to line up your fence. Drawing a string (if not a large lot) or using a transit to site the line would allow you to place the posts correctly.
If you have curved lines, the surveyor should place pins that allow defining that curve.
As with all things, ask the surveyor when you call them.
If you have curved lines, the surveyor should place pins that allow defining that curve.
As with all things, ask the surveyor when you call them.
#4
06-09-07, 01:40 PM
If you have or can borrow a metal detector it will aid you in finding the survey stakes. Often they are just a length of rebar sunk in the ground at the correct location. The newer ones [around here] have a plastic cap on them with the surveyor's license #
#5
06-11-07, 01:14 PM
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You need to find the permanent corner markers. Otherwise, your fence could end up being built on your neighbor's property.
#6
07-22-07, 08:58 PM
With all these fence placement questions, doesn't any body ever just talk to their neighbor any more?
I'd just read my deed, look at the survey you've got from buying the place, then any others that are on record and the check with the platt book. Last thing I'd go to the neighbor and see what they have to say. If they agree with what I thought was right then I'd mark it out and ask if they have any problem with it.
99 times out of a hundred they don't know any better than you do if that much and it's going to cost them the cost of a survey if they don't like it later. They'd never get that moved in court if they've agreed to it when it was built.
I'd just read my deed, look at the survey you've got from buying the place, then any others that are on record and the check with the platt book. Last thing I'd go to the neighbor and see what they have to say. If they agree with what I thought was right then I'd mark it out and ask if they have any problem with it.
99 times out of a hundred they don't know any better than you do if that much and it's going to cost them the cost of a survey if they don't like it later. They'd never get that moved in court if they've agreed to it when it was built.
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07-22-07, 09:32 PM
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I would not go to the neighbor. The neighbors could move and the new owners could have the fence taken down.
Originally Posted by Jack Ryan
I'd just read my deed, look at the survey you've got from buying the place, then any others that are on record and the check with the platt book. Last thing I'd go to the neighbor and see what they have to say. If they agree with what I thought was right then I'd mark it out and ask if they have any problem with it.
99 times out of a hundred they don't know any better than you do if that much and it's going to cost them the cost of a survey if they don't like it later. They'd never get that moved in court if they've agreed to it when it was built.
99 times out of a hundred they don't know any better than you do if that much and it's going to cost them the cost of a survey if they don't like it later. They'd never get that moved in court if they've agreed to it when it was built.
