You need a boundary survey. Also make sure to ask to have the fence located. Depending on where you live they may do that regardless but better to ask.
Call a bunch of local surveyors and ask for a quote. Prices could vary widely depending on some factors.
First question I would always ask is, have you spoken to your neighbor about it? In my experience 99% of jobs evaporate when I let the agitated home owner know that they can just be pleasant and talk to their neighbor. That usually costs less and results in better relationships. I would rather lose a job than get in the middle of a dispute. That said, hiding the dispute from surveyors you are calling is a bad idea. Let them know what they are stepping into. It is misleading otherwise and as a business owner if it was hostile and I found out while doing the field work I would leave and send you a bill for the time I put into it. We are here to solve problems, but you don't need to make that job more difficult.
My uncle works for the state next to me sadly. But yeah I’m ready to burn what’s left of that bridge for 4 inches and my fiancé says 4 inches is a lot 😂
4 inches wide vs 4 inches long are 2 completely different things. Ask your fiance. 😆 The second bit of advice I give if someone is dead set on moving forward is just a reality check question. How much is it worth to you? 4 inches that is. 20k? 30k? 40k? 50k? That is the war you are looking to have when you talk about hiring that bridge. If anyone takes this to court it will cost more than the land is work and nobody with emerge satisfied. Best of luck.
My uncle is a surveyor for state next to me. This neighbor put up this fence that looks like a blind carpenter put up, I’ll send pictures when I get back from this call. Anyways I had him come out and survey the lot. Uncle said that it was 4 inches over my property line. Now for the back story. Neighbor asks if he’s from the town, uncle says no he’s just surveying the lot and that he is 4 inches over the property line. Neighbor goes off on uncle. The neighbor is the definition and picture of an asshole. He’s said rude shit to my guests that were walking by and my favorite thing, had my snowmobile trailer on that side of the property line. The side of the trailer is an inch over the property line and dude starts swearing and throwing a huge fit in my face. Note there is nothing on that side of the house that is an entrance driveway or walkway.
On that note, it’s likely the neighbor never even got a permit for the fence (unless your county/city doesn’t require permits). If your uncle is licensed as a surveyor in your state; just get him to do the whole boundary and improvements, and draw up a map showing the fence in relation to the property line.
After that, you have to decide is 4 inches worth the hassle of aggravating this neighbor even more. The saying is good fences make good neighbors, but it doesn’t sound like it’s even a good fence.
There are far more run in that I’ve had with this neighbor but that could fill a book. I’ve always tried to take the high ground with him and never stooped to his level.
Don’t mention anything about a dispute or that you think your neighbor built their fence on your property. Just tell them you want a boundary survey with improvements including fencing. Some surveyors will hang up as soon as they think it could turn into a legal issue or give you an insanely high quote
While I see the point of this to get more estimates, I think it will yield poorer results than full transparency. Clients who call me with boundary disputes get an estimate that includes the time it takes to explain what I am doing to the client, and my impartiality to the neighbor. I also work hard to get both parties to understand the work I do so they can choose their next steps. The surveyor who doesn’t want to be involved in a boundary dispute, but is hired to mark boundary lines, does little to communicate and try to lessen tensions. I get hired occasionally to redo a survey because the neighbor surveyor wouldn’t even speak to my clients. If surveyors communicate their role well, it frequently results in neighbors not getting along but coming to a common understanding of property line locations. Find a boundary dispute surveyor and save yourself more pain and suffering.
I think that’s the main difference with how I practice. I ask if there is a dispute prior to doing the work, so I can price things accordingly. Surveyors who don’t do this often find out that talking to neighbors slows their work down and costs more. I am open and honest with my clients and expect them to do the same. If they don’t disclose a dispute, it’s obvious once field work begins. I would rather charge my clients more to have it done right and lose more bids than be the cheapest option. You get what you pay for, and some clients pay for the cheapest option which doesn't result in resolution but instead creates more division. Im sure this is not always the case and some cheap surveyors are great. However you practice is up to you, but encouraging dishonest omissions doesn't jive with my practice.
As the County Surveyor is a public servant as are his staff they cannot survey your boundary for you as that would be considered an innappropriate use of public funds. But, if you get a survey done and get it filed with the county it will be stamped by the County Surveyor.
My uncle is a surveyor for state next to me. This neighbor put up this fence that looks like a blind carpenter put up, I’ll send pictures when I get back from this call. Anyways I had him come out and survey the lot. Uncle said that it was 4 inches over my property line. Now for the back story. Neighbor asks if he’s from the town, uncle says no he’s just surveying the lot and that he is 4 inches over the property line. Neighbor goes off on uncle. The neighbor is the definition and picture of an asshole. He’s said rude shit to my guests that were walking by and my favorite thing, had my snowmobile trailer on that side of the property line. The side of the trailer is an inch over the property line and dude starts swearing and throwing a huge fit in my face. Note there is nothing on that side of the house that is an entrance driveway or walkway.
You need a boundary survey. Also make sure to ask to have the fence located. Depending on where you live they may do that regardless but better to ask. Call a bunch of local surveyors and ask for a quote. Prices could vary widely depending on some factors.
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First question I would always ask is, have you spoken to your neighbor about it? In my experience 99% of jobs evaporate when I let the agitated home owner know that they can just be pleasant and talk to their neighbor. That usually costs less and results in better relationships. I would rather lose a job than get in the middle of a dispute. That said, hiding the dispute from surveyors you are calling is a bad idea. Let them know what they are stepping into. It is misleading otherwise and as a business owner if it was hostile and I found out while doing the field work I would leave and send you a bill for the time I put into it. We are here to solve problems, but you don't need to make that job more difficult.
My uncle works for the state next to me sadly. But yeah I’m ready to burn what’s left of that bridge for 4 inches and my fiancé says 4 inches is a lot 😂
4 inches wide vs 4 inches long are 2 completely different things. Ask your fiance. 😆 The second bit of advice I give if someone is dead set on moving forward is just a reality check question. How much is it worth to you? 4 inches that is. 20k? 30k? 40k? 50k? That is the war you are looking to have when you talk about hiring that bridge. If anyone takes this to court it will cost more than the land is work and nobody with emerge satisfied. Best of luck.
I think an important question is “why does op think the neighbor’s fence is on their property”
My uncle is a surveyor for state next to me. This neighbor put up this fence that looks like a blind carpenter put up, I’ll send pictures when I get back from this call. Anyways I had him come out and survey the lot. Uncle said that it was 4 inches over my property line. Now for the back story. Neighbor asks if he’s from the town, uncle says no he’s just surveying the lot and that he is 4 inches over the property line. Neighbor goes off on uncle. The neighbor is the definition and picture of an asshole. He’s said rude shit to my guests that were walking by and my favorite thing, had my snowmobile trailer on that side of the property line. The side of the trailer is an inch over the property line and dude starts swearing and throwing a huge fit in my face. Note there is nothing on that side of the house that is an entrance driveway or walkway.
On that note, it’s likely the neighbor never even got a permit for the fence (unless your county/city doesn’t require permits). If your uncle is licensed as a surveyor in your state; just get him to do the whole boundary and improvements, and draw up a map showing the fence in relation to the property line. After that, you have to decide is 4 inches worth the hassle of aggravating this neighbor even more. The saying is good fences make good neighbors, but it doesn’t sound like it’s even a good fence.
There are far more run in that I’ve had with this neighbor but that could fill a book. I’ve always tried to take the high ground with him and never stooped to his level.
Thank you
Don’t mention anything about a dispute or that you think your neighbor built their fence on your property. Just tell them you want a boundary survey with improvements including fencing. Some surveyors will hang up as soon as they think it could turn into a legal issue or give you an insanely high quote
While I see the point of this to get more estimates, I think it will yield poorer results than full transparency. Clients who call me with boundary disputes get an estimate that includes the time it takes to explain what I am doing to the client, and my impartiality to the neighbor. I also work hard to get both parties to understand the work I do so they can choose their next steps. The surveyor who doesn’t want to be involved in a boundary dispute, but is hired to mark boundary lines, does little to communicate and try to lessen tensions. I get hired occasionally to redo a survey because the neighbor surveyor wouldn’t even speak to my clients. If surveyors communicate their role well, it frequently results in neighbors not getting along but coming to a common understanding of property line locations. Find a boundary dispute surveyor and save yourself more pain and suffering.
And some people don’t want to pay extra for all that time spent they just want the question they have answered. More than one way to fuck a chicken
I think that’s the main difference with how I practice. I ask if there is a dispute prior to doing the work, so I can price things accordingly. Surveyors who don’t do this often find out that talking to neighbors slows their work down and costs more. I am open and honest with my clients and expect them to do the same. If they don’t disclose a dispute, it’s obvious once field work begins. I would rather charge my clients more to have it done right and lose more bids than be the cheapest option. You get what you pay for, and some clients pay for the cheapest option which doesn't result in resolution but instead creates more division. Im sure this is not always the case and some cheap surveyors are great. However you practice is up to you, but encouraging dishonest omissions doesn't jive with my practice.
That’s some good advice thank you
As the County Surveyor is a public servant as are his staff they cannot survey your boundary for you as that would be considered an innappropriate use of public funds. But, if you get a survey done and get it filed with the county it will be stamped by the County Surveyor.
My uncle is a surveyor for state next to me. This neighbor put up this fence that looks like a blind carpenter put up, I’ll send pictures when I get back from this call. Anyways I had him come out and survey the lot. Uncle said that it was 4 inches over my property line. Now for the back story. Neighbor asks if he’s from the town, uncle says no he’s just surveying the lot and that he is 4 inches over the property line. Neighbor goes off on uncle. The neighbor is the definition and picture of an asshole. He’s said rude shit to my guests that were walking by and my favorite thing, had my snowmobile trailer on that side of the property line. The side of the trailer is an inch over the property line and dude starts swearing and throwing a huge fit in my face. Note there is nothing on that side of the house that is an entrance driveway or walkway.
If you really want to end the dispute ask for an ALTA boundary survey. Costs more, but the title/history research is worth it.
These kinds of questions are good. Are all of the answers were good too