Fence Installation Surveys in Texas | South Texas Surveying
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Planning to Build a Fence? Here’s Why You Need a Land Survey First
A Fence Can Protect Your Property—or Start a Legal Dispute
Building a new fence may seem like a simple home improvement project. But without knowing your exact property lines, that new fence can easily become a source of tension—or even a lawsuit—with your neighbors.
At South Texas Surveying, we help homeowners and property managers across Houston, Conroe, Tomball, and Katy protect their investment and avoid disputes by providing accurate boundary surveys before a single post goes in the ground.
Why You Should Never Rely on the Old Fence Line
Many people assume the current fence is accurate—but in reality:
The original fence may have been built without a survey
Property lines may have shifted in legal descriptions
Old fences often drift over time due to land movement, repairs, or tree growth
Neighboring structures may cross onto your land (or vice versa)
A land survey is the only way to legally verify where your property ends and your neighbor’s begins.
Types of Surveys for Fence Projects
✅ Boundary Survey
This confirms the legal lot lines and corners of your property using deed records, plat maps, and on-site fieldwork.
✅ Improvement Location Survey
Includes the location of existing fences, sheds, and other structures to identify potential encroachments or conflicts.
✅ Subdivision or Plat Survey
Needed when the property is being split or combined, or when the parcel is in an unplatted subdivision.
Real Example: Preventing a Costly Mistake in Pearland
A homeowner in Pearland began installing a $12,000 wrought-iron fence. Halfway through, the city stopped the work—claiming it was built across a drainage easement. We were brought in, and after performing a boundary and easement survey, we confirmed the issue and helped the homeowner redraw the fence line—saving the project and avoiding fines.
Benefits of Surveying Before Fence Installation
✅ Prevent legal disputes with neighbors
✅ Avoid city fines and stop-work orders
✅ Ensure fences are placed inside your property lines
✅ Help contractors build to code and avoid utility conflicts
✅ Maximize usable space on your lot
Who Needs This Survey?
Homeowners adding or replacing fences
Landlords maintaining multi-family properties
HOAs and property management groups
Realtors preparing a home for sale
New homebuyers wanting to confirm their boundaries
Areas We Serve for Residential Fence Surveys
Houston – including the Heights, Midtown, and East End
The Woodlands, Conroe & Magnolia
Cypress, Tomball & Spring
Pearland, Manvel & Friendswood
Katy, Fulshear & Richmond
Why Choose South Texas Surveying
✅ Local knowledge of Houston-area property records
✅ Fast, responsive turnaround for urgent projects
✅ Professional, licensed surveyors
✅ Clear and easy-to-read reports that your fence contractor can use directly
✅ Trusted by homeowners, real estate pros, and HOAs
Before you dig post holes, call a professional. A land survey from South Texas Surveying protects your investment, your peace of mind, and your property line.
