Do I need a surveyor to build a fence?
The simple answer is that there is no requirement to obtain a survey of the legal description boundaries before installation of a new fence. However, if you build a fence on land that is owned by someone else, they have ten years to…
How do you prepare a fence for installation?
6 Tips for Preparing Your Yard for Fence Installation
- Mark Your Property Line Prior to Fence Installation.
- Make Nice with the Neighbors Prior to Fence Installation.
- Call Miss Utility Before Fence Installation.
- Remove All Obstacles for Fence Installation.
- Stake Your Posts Prior To Starting Fence Installation.
Can I build a fence inside my boundary?
If it’s within their property boundary, your neighbour has every right to do whatever they want, including installing a fence. Generally, if you desire to install a fence in your rear garden it mustn’t be higher than 2 metres.
Can a Neighbour take down a boundary fence?
If your neighbour owns the fence and it is on their property, then they can take away the wall. If your not happy with this decision then you are more than welcome to erect your fence on your boundary.
How do you approach a neighbor about a fence?
When approaching your neighbors about replacing the fence, their immediate concern is going to be the cost. Let them know from the beginning if you plan to pay for it yourself or if you want to share the cost.
What is good neighbor fencing?
A good neighbor fence is a fence that is shared between two houses. Instead of having a fence where one neighbor gets the “ugly” side and the other neighbor gets the “pretty” side, this type of fence is built so that both neighbors have the “pretty” side.
Will a metal detector find survey pins?
If you have access to a metal detector, move the device over the ground along the sidewalk to the curb to locate the survey pin. Pins may be buried just under the surface, or up to a foot below.