What should I do if a surveyor’s stakes are on my land for my neighbor’s survey?

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There are new wooden stakes and pink flags along my side of the yard after my neighbor's survey.

Asked October 25, 2026

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Those markers usually show where the neighbor's surveyor found or set the line or corners [1].

  • Wooden stakes and flagging are temporary. They're often set so a fence builder can see the line.
  • Iron rods or capped pins are permanent monuments. Don't move them.
  • Surveyors may need to enter neighboring land to find evidence. Many states allow reasonable entry for this work.

What to do:

  1. Leave the markers in place for now.
  2. If you're surprised by the location, ask your neighbor for a copy of the survey, or call the surveyor whose name is on the cap or flag.
  3. If you disagree, hire your own licensed surveyor to review the evidence [2].

Talk early and calmly. Many disagreements come from different information, not bad faith.

Sources

  1. How a Land Surveyor Marks Property Lines Accurately
  2. What if I disagree with my neighbor's survey or my survey shows an encroachment?

General information only. Answers here are not a survey or legal advice, and no one here can tell you where your boundary is. For your property, hire a licensed land surveyor in your state; for legal questions, a real-estate attorney.

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