DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING?
Yeah, I hear you on the GIS maps. I’ve had folks show me where they “think” the lines are and then when the surveyor comes out, it’s a whole different story. Honestly, I wish there was a simple, affordable way to double-check stuff like fence lines or shed placements too. Those couple feet can make a big difference, especially if a neighbor gets picky. It’s kind of wild how much guesswork goes into something that should be straightforward.
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING?
Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen those GIS maps lead folks astray. They’re great for a rough idea, but I’d never trust them for anything precise. Even with all the tech, nothing beats a real surveyor walking the site... unless you enjoy neighborly debates over six inches of lawn.
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING?
Even with all the tech, nothing beats a real surveyor walking the site... unless you enjoy neighborly debates over six inches of lawn.
Totally get where you’re coming from. Those GIS maps are handy for a ballpark, but I’ve seen them be off by more than just a few inches—sometimes it’s a whole driveway. I do wish the online stuff was more reliable, but at the end of the day, nothing beats boots on the ground. It’s wild how much drama a tiny strip of grass can cause, though.
Honestly, I’ve run into the same thing—
That part made me laugh, but only because it’s so true. I’ve tried planning garden beds based on those maps and ended up way off. It’s frustrating, but at least you’re not alone in finding the online stuff confusing. Sometimes the “old school” tape measure is just less stressful.“I’ve seen them be off by more than just a few inches—sometimes it’s a whole driveway.”
Yeah, those online maps are more like rough guesses than anything you can actually measure from. I tried to use one to figure out where my fence should go—ended up having to move it after the city came out. Old tape measure never lies.
