Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had a few wins with the county GIS maps lately.
- Sometimes it’s about who you get on the phone—one time I tracked down a tech at the assessor’s office and they actually fixed a boundary line within a week.
- Granted, it’s hit or miss, but I wouldn’t write them off completely.
- For quick ballpark checks, those tools have saved me a trip or two.
- Still, yeah, if I’m staking out for a foundation or fencing, nothing beats a licensed surveyor.
Just saying, sometimes persistence (and maybe a little luck) pays off...
Still, yeah, if I’m staking out for a foundation or fencing, nothing beats a licensed surveyor.
- Totally agree on that—learned the hard way after trusting the online map for my shed. Ended up two feet into the neighbor’s side yard...
- GIS maps are decent for rough ideas, but those easement lines? Sometimes they’re just plain missing or outdated.
- I’ve had luck calling the county too, but it’s a coin toss who picks up.
- For anything permanent, I double-check with a pro now. Not worth the headache later.
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING?
Honestly, those online maps are like a treasure map drawn by someone who’s never seen your neighborhood. I tried to figure out where my utility easement was before putting in a pool—ended up with three different answers depending on which site I used. The county clerk’s office was helpful... eventually, but it took a few calls and some patience. I get why folks just hire a surveyor and call it a day, but sometimes I wish the tech was just a little less cryptic.
