Sewer Line on Neighbor’s Lot? Get a Boundary Survey

Boundary survey showing a sewer line crossing into a neighboring property with marked property lines

At first, everything feels normal. Your sinks drain, your toilets flush, and nothing seems out of place. However, that sense of normal can change fast. One day, the empty lot next door gets sold. Soon after, a crew shows up. They start clearing land, marking corners, and preparing to build. That’s when a simple question […]

How to Find Property Lines Before Installing a Fence

Surveyor locating a boundary marker to find property lines before installing a fence

Many homeowners plan a fence, driveway expansion, or backyard project without thinking about one important detail: where the property actually ends. It may sound simple. However, property boundaries are not always obvious on the ground. A fence, tree line, or old stone wall might look like the boundary, yet that assumption can be wrong. Before […]

How to Prepare Your Property for a Residential Survey

Land surveyor conducting a residential survey in a Boston neighborhood using tripod equipment

If you own a home in Boston, you’ve probably heard the term residential survey at some point. Maybe you’re buying a new house, planning a fence, or thinking about an addition. Whatever the reason, a residential survey is your best way to know exactly where your property begins and ends. Here’s the thing though: your […]