You can, but you should confirm where the property line is before you build, not after. Building on the wrong side can mean a dispute or moving the...
Property Lines Questions & Answers
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Property line questions come up on almost every fence project: where your line actually is, how close to it you can build, who pays, and which side faces the neighbor. Empire Fence has helped homeowners across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma handle these situations since 1955, and the questions below cover the common rules and courtesies. Browse the answers to plan your fence with your property line and your neighbors in mind, and verify boundaries with a survey when in doubt.
Which Side of the Fence Should Face the Neighbor?
The finished, smooth side of a fence traditionally faces out toward your neighbor and the street, while the framed side with the rails and posts...
Who Pays for a Fence Between Neighbors?
In most cases, the neighbor who hires the contractor pays for the fence, unless both neighbors agree, ideally in writing, to share the cost. Empire...