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Property line staking and fence line surveys, marked on the ground so you can see exactly where your boundary runs.
Property line marking, also called property line staking, is the process of physically marking your boundary on the ground so you can see it. If you have stood in your yard wondering where is my property line, this is the service that answers it. A licensed surveyor locates your corners, then sets wooden stakes along the line, ties bright flagging so they stand out in grass and brush, and exposes the iron pins at the legal corners.
Marking and a boundary survey work together, but they are not the same thing. A boundary survey establishes where your line legally is, through deed and plat research, field measurement, and the judgment of a licensed surveyor. Property line marking is what makes that line visible. If a recent, reliable survey already exists, we can often mark from it. If none does, or the corners can no longer be recovered, the boundary work comes first, because there is nothing to mark until the line is established.
The most common reason owners call us for staking is a fence. A fence line survey removes the guesswork before a post hole is dug, and it is far easier to move a stake than a finished fence. Fence contractors often want the corners marked and the line flagged before they quote, and some Georgia counties ask for boundary information with a fence permit. See our guide on whether you need a survey before building a fence.
Fencing is not the only case. Staking is the practical step before clearing or logging near a line, before setting a shed or outbuilding that has to respect a setback, and before landscaping or a retaining wall. S&S Land Surveying marks property lines across Polk, Floyd, Bartow, Paulding, Carroll, Haralson, Douglas, and Gordon counties, and throughout NW Georgia and metro Atlanta.
When a neighbor questions where the line runs, our guide on property line disputes in Georgia covers the options for settling it.
Founder William "Bart" Sims brings over 40 years of surveying experience to the field.
Boundary work performed under a licensed Georgia land surveyor.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 50+ Google reviews from local property owners.
Based in Cedartown, serving Polk, Floyd, Bartow, Paulding and surrounding counties.
Property line marking costs in Georgia depend on the property. The cost depends on lot size, number of corners, and terrain difficulty, along with whether a current boundary survey already exists. Contact S&S Land Surveying for a free, property-specific estimate.
Not always. Property line marking locates and flags existing corners. A full boundary survey includes deed research, measurement, setting new monuments, and preparing a legal plat. If a recent and reliable survey is already on record, we can often mark from it. If the corners cannot be recovered, the boundary has to be established first.
Yes. A fence line survey is one of the most common reasons owners call us. We stake the corners and flag the line so your fence crew can set posts knowing the fence sits on your property. Marking before the posts go in is far simpler than correcting a finished fence afterward.
Wooden stakes and flagging tape are temporary by design, and weather, mowing, livestock, and equipment traffic all wear them down. The iron pins at the legal corners are permanent and stay in the ground after the stakes are gone. If you expect a long gap between marking and construction, mention it when you call.
A survey documents where the boundary falls based on the deeds, the recorded plats, and the monuments recovered in the field, and that evidence is the same regardless of which neighbor requested the work. Sharing it often resolves an honest disagreement, because both parties are then looking at the same measured record. If the disagreement continues, or involves a legal question about rights or remedies, we recommend speaking with a real estate attorney.
Property line marking is frequently requested alongside these services: