A land surveyor can usually recover corners lost to a road widening, even when every front marker on the block is gone. Excavators, new curbs, and fresh sidewalks bury or remove pins that sat untouched for decades. Owners are left guessing where their yard ends and the public right-of-way begins. That guess matters when you want to put a fence back, rebuild a driveway, or sell. Recovery depends on records and on whatever markers survived the work. The surveyor combines old plats, the road project plans, and field measurements to rebuild the lines. Once you have the updated survey , you can make decisions based on facts instead of memory. Roadwork Can Bury or Remove Property Corner Markers Road widening usually means digging along the front edge of every lot. Crews cut into the ground for new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, drainage, and utility moves. Iron pins and concrete bounds near the old road line often get pulled out, broken, or pushed out of place. Other markers survive but ...
Owning a corner lot in comes with a few extra challenges. You may have more street frontage, a larger-looking yard, and more space for landscaping. However, knowing exactly where you can build a fence isn't always simple. A boundary line survey helps homeowners understand where their property begins and ends. But new guidance from Fairfax County shows that property boundaries are only part of the picture when planning improvements near an intersection. In October 2026, county officials highlighted special rules for fences and landscaping within areas where drivers need clear views. For corner-lot owners, this guidance offers a reason to review their property information before starting outdoor projects. Why County Is Paying Attention to Corner Lots On October 7, 2026, County's Department of Code Compliance published guidance about sight-distance areas near road intersections. These areas help drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians see approaching traffic. Tall fences, dense shrubs...