How to Find Property Survey Markers and What They Mean

Homeowner using a metal detector to locate a property survey marker near a residential yard boundary

Property survey markers are physical objects placed by licensed surveyors to mark the corners and boundary lines of a piece of land. They are usually iron rods, pipes, or concrete posts buried 6 to 18 inches underground. You can find them using a metal detector and your property’s recorded plat map. What Are Property Survey […]