Many properties have hidden markers at the corners that, if found, can help you follow your boundaries. When a survey is conducted, the surveyor will leave flags or stakes at the metal markers, which are typically buried or have a cap sticking out of the ground.

An American football field has a width of 53 1/3 yards (160 feet). If you calculate the entire area of a football field, including the end zones, it works out to 57,600 square feet (360 x 160). One acre equals 43,560 square feet, so a football field is about 1.32 acres in size.

The equation to calculate this metric is: price per square foot = price / floor space (ft²) .

An acre is 43,560 square feet, so the current median lot size is just under one-fifth of an acre.

Contact local hardware stores to see where you can rent a metal detector. Using a metal detector, move the device over the ground beginning about one (1) foot inside the sidewalk toward the house to locate the survey pin. Pins may be buried just under the surface, or up to a foot below.

Check Rules and Regulations Typically, fences are installed anywhere from 2 to 8 inches from a property line in most areas. In cases when a fence is built directly on the property line, the responsibility may be shared between you and your neighbor.

How much does it cost to survey 10 acres? The average cost to survey 10 acres of land is $1,000 with most homeowners spending between $500 and $1,500.

The process may take one day or up to two weeks or more, depending on property size and access to the necessary information.

Survey. Fence companies will require a complete, up-to-date, usable survey before they begin the installation process.

A general rule (not sure if your neighbors abide to it) is to build the fence 1-2 feet inside your property line. Your neighbors could have even blocked you from getting a fence because of easement right between yards, all things to look up before this endeavor.

6 Tips for Preparing Your Yard for Fence Installation

1. Mark Your Property Line Prior to Fence Installation.
2. Make Nice with the Neighbors Prior to Fence Installation.
3. Call Miss Utility Before Fence Installation.
4. Remove All Obstacles for Fence Installation.
5. Stake Your Posts Prior To Starting Fence Installation.

Here are a few things you should know before you begin building your fence or gate:

1. Know Why You Want One.
2. Think About Maintenance.
3. Consider the Cost.
4. Do the Research.
5. Think Outside the Box.
6. Don’t DIY.
7. Acknowledge Neighbors.
8. Consider the Climate.

Start the fence as close to the front of the house as possible to provide a long dog run. Push the fence forward or backward enough to park a trailer in or out of the fence. Balance the fence placement on both sides of the house. Line your fence up with the neighbor’s fence.