Do I Need a Land Survey for My Fence? 

What a Fence Survey Really Means
A “fence survey” isn’t a formal category. Most homeowners actually need a Boundary Survey to locate their property lines before posts go in. It’s the baseline for avoiding disputes and failed inspections.

When You Need It

• New fence on/near a lot line → Boundary Survey.

• Permit required by your city/county → check if a recent survey is required.

• HOA or neighbor dispute → Boundary Survey clarifies limits.

• Flood zones or elevation concerns → separate need: Elevation Certificate.
  
  

What Affects Cost & Timing
Lot size, terrain (wooded, waterfront, gated access), existing monuments, and document quality (deed, prior survey, plat) drive price and schedule.

How Long It Takes
Simple residential lots can be a few days to a couple of weeks depending on local workload.

What to Prepare
Your address/APN, legal description, any prior survey, and title/plat if you have them.

How Survey Council Helps
We explain your options and connect you with licensed surveyors who perform the work. We are not a surveying firm and do not perform or offer to perform land‑surveying services.