Expert: Bruce E. Johnson - 8/13/2011

Question
Hi I hope this message finds you well. I am grading a lot. At the top of hill is the corner marker of two homes. I am removing this hill to slope lot evenly. I was asked to reset this lot maker to correct position. Top of hill is about 6 feet above grade. There are 3 to 4 trees about 14 feet from marker to run line string from if this can help me. This was a OH BY THE WAY THING FROM HOME OWNER AFTER QUOTE. Needed the work so had to take it. Hope you can help. Used this site 3 times and you guys have always been helpful. Thanks James

Answer
Hi James, corner monuments establishing lot lines have to be installed by registered surveyors in order to be legal so to speak.  However, depending on your lot dimensions you can pull your lot width from one existing corner using a proper tape measure if it's under 200 feet and scribe an arc in the dirt.  Then do the same thing from your other corner to establish the length of the lot.  Where the two arcs cross each other should be the corner. You will need your lot survey for the lot dimensions.  I hope this info helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely, Bruce E Johnson ..bejohnsonconsulting.com