Property boundaries and easements
Start with recorded plats, surveys, corner monuments, and title information. When the boundary is unclear or disputed, use a licensed surveyor rather than estimating from a map, hedge, driveway, or neighboring fence.
Permits and HOA requirements
Rules may address height, setbacks, corner visibility, street-facing materials, pool barriers, drainage, and finished-side orientation. Check the authority that governs the property before ordering materials.
Call 811 before excavation
Contact 811 according to local timing requirements before posts are dug. Utility marks identify participating facilities, but private lines such as irrigation, lighting, septic, or outbuilding power may require separate locating.
Planning limitation
Property Improvement Estimator does not replace a survey, utility locate, permit review, engineering advice, product instructions, site inspection, or contractor proposal.