"awkward conversations followed, trust me. Better safe than sorry!"
Haha, been there! When we bought our place, the previous owner swore up and down the shed was "totally legit." Fast forward a year, and we're chatting with the HOA president at a block party—turns out our "legit" shed was built two feet over the property line. Cue awkward laughter and me nervously offering extra burgers from the grill as a peace offering... Lesson learned: neighbors' memories are definitely not zoning permits.
Haha, your burger diplomacy sounds familiar. We had a similar issue when we moved in—our fence was apparently a foot into the neighbor's yard. Found out when they casually mentioned it while borrowing our lawn mower... awkward pause included. Ended up splitting the cost of a new surveyor and moving the fence back. Definitely recommend double-checking property lines early on—saves headaches (and burgers) down the road.
"Definitely recommend double-checking property lines early on—saves headaches (and burgers) down the road."
Haha, couldn't agree more. Honestly, you'd be surprised how often this comes up with new homeowners. Quick tip if you're unsure: first, dig out your property deed or title paperwork—usually, there's a rough sketch included. Next, if things seem fuzzy, hiring a surveyor is worth the peace of mind. Might cost a bit upfront, but it's way cheaper than moving fences later...or worse, losing grill privileges with the neighbors.
"Might cost a bit upfront, but it's way cheaper than moving fences later...or worse, losing grill privileges with the neighbors."
Haha, grill privileges are no joke. In all seriousness though, I completely agree that a professional survey is well worth the initial investment. Also, don't overlook easements—sometimes utility companies or municipalities have rights to access parts of your property. Checking for these early can save you from unexpected surprises down the line...like discovering you can't build that dream shed exactly where you planned.
Yeah, easements can definitely sneak up on you. Had a client once who planned this awesome backyard gazebo...turns out the city had rights smack dab through the middle of his yard. Better safe than sorry with a proper survey.
