Property Boundary Surveys for Fence Installation in Florida

Last reviewed: October 17, 2026

Property Boundary Surveys help you visualize the extent of your property line between you and your neighbor. The property boundary survey shows your building and it's distance to the property line, and also shows any concrete, asphalt or structures like sheds and fencing within your property.

New vertical-board wood privacy fence along a cleared yard — Wood privacy fencing from our project gallery.

What is a property boundary survey?

A property boundary survey is a map prepared by a licensed surveyor. It shows the location of your property lines based on survey work and property records. It may also show easements, buildings, driveways, and other improvements. An easement gives another party rights to use part of the land for a stated purpose.

Read the survey notes and date. The map may not show changes made after the survey. Some easements or limits may also need to be checked in recorded documents. Ask a licensed Florida surveyor about unclear lines, missing markers, or a survey that no longer matches the property.

Review your fence location before applying

Post-hole tools and yellow string lines marking a planned fence post — String lines help our installation crew align planned post locations.

Compare the proposed fence and gate locations with the survey. Check for easements, buildings, and space needed for access. An existing fence may sit inside a lot, cross a line, or follow an old layout. A satellite image or online parcel map is useful for planning, but it is not proof of a legal boundary.

A marked survey can support HOA Approvals, Fence in Easement Forms, and Fence Permits and Permit Exemptions. It helps reviewers see where the fence will go. A survey does not grant permission to build in an easement or replace any required approval.

Where can I find my survey?

Look through your home purchase and closing documents.
Ask the title company that handled your closing.
Contact the surveyor named on an old survey or report.
Ask a licensed Florida surveyor whether a new survey, update, or field marking is needed.

The office or association reviewing your fence can tell you what survey documents it accepts. A surveyor can explain whether the survey still fits the property and your planned work. Do not move survey markers or guess where missing corners belong.

How Primo Fence LLC helps

Wood-grain fence posts aligned beside a home before panels are installed — Installation in progress: posts set along the planned fence line.

Give us your property survey and tell us where you want your fence and gates. We use your survey to help plan the fence layout and prepare supporting application documents. We can note the proposed fence location for review by your HOA, city, county, or easement holder.

Our fence planning help does not replace a licensed property survey. If the boundary needs to be found or confirmed in the field, ask a licensed Florida surveyor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a survey before installing a fence?

You need to know where your boundary is before choosing a fence line. An HOA or government office may also require a survey. Check the requirements for your property before work starts.

Can I use the survey from when I purchased my home?

It may be accepted if it meets the reviewer’s requirements and still reflects the property. Send a complete copy, including its notes. Ask the surveyor about updates if the property has changed.

Can an existing fence mark my property line?

Do not rely on it alone. The fence may not follow the legal boundary. A surveyor can help identify the boundary when there is doubt.

What if I cannot find my survey?

Start with your closing papers, title company, or original surveyor. If no usable survey is available, contact a licensed Florida surveyor.

Does my survey allow me to install a fence in an easement?

No. It can help show the easement’s location. Permission depends on the easement terms and the party that holds the rights.

Choose a fence material

White vinyl privacy fence beside a house and trees — Vinyl fencing from our project gallery.

Black aluminum picket fence enclosing a grassy yard — Aluminum fencing from our project gallery.

Horizontal wood privacy fence with evenly spaced posts — Wood fencing from our project gallery.

Compare vinyl fencing, aluminum fencing, and wood fencing. Your material, height, and gate design should fit the rules for your property.

Find Information for Your County

Primo Fence serves the following 34 Florida counties. Choose your county-specific page for local fence information, project planning, and pricing.

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