Do All Properties Have Survey Pins?

Property pins are thin iron bars, two to three feet long, and sometimes capped with plastic, which the original survey crew inserted on the property lines. If your property is a platted lot, there should be property pins located at all corners of your property.

Does all property have survey pins?

There are typically several survey pins located throughout the property, so if a few pins have been moved, it is still possible to determine the size of your property based on the other pins.

How do I find survey pins for my property?

If you have access to a metal detector, move the device over the ground along the sidewalk to the curb to locate the survey pin. Pins may be buried just under the surface, or up to a foot below.