Yard Measuring Tool

How to measure your fence line on a map

1. Enter your address and press Start measuring. The satellite map opens on your home.
2. Tap each corner along one side of the fence, for example from the back corner of the house to the back corner of the lot. Drag any point to fine-tune it, and zoom in for accuracy.
3. Finish the side and start the next one. Name each side (Back, Left, Right, Front) so we know where it goes.
4. Add gates from the list. Each gate drops onto its side; drag it to where you want it and choose a walk or drive gate.

The total updates as you go. When it looks right, press Price this fence to send the footage and gates into the fence cost calculator, or Make my HOA packet to turn your layout into a site sketch for your HOA with the HOA Approval Packet.

Prefer a tape measure? Switch to Enter by hand and type each side’s length. You get the same total and the same next steps.

Tips for an accurate measurement

• Zoom all the way in. Points placed at close zoom are far more accurate than points placed from above the neighborhood.
• Measure where the fence will actually go. Fences usually sit a little inside the property line. If you are not sure where the line is, check your plat or survey.
• Skip what is already covered. Leave out sides where your house, a garage or an existing fence you are keeping already closes the yard.
• Watch for trees and shadows. Tree cover can hide the ground on satellite images. Place points where you are confident and we will check the rest on site.
• Count gates as part of the line. Draw straight through gate openings; the gate replaces that stretch of fence.

Satellite measurements are usually within about 5 percent. We always confirm every measurement during the free on-site estimate before you get a final price.

Measuring yards in metro Atlanta and North Georgia

Many lots here are wooded or sloped, and some are much larger than they look from the street. A few local notes:

• Tree cover. Pines and hardwoods can hide part of a back yard on satellite images. Measure what you can see clearly and add a note; we will measure the rest on site.
• Slopes. The map measures flat distance. On a steep hillside the fence follows the ground and can run slightly longer, which we account for when we visit.
• Property lines and easements. Many subdivisions have utility or drainage easements along the back or side of the lot. Your plat shows them, and your HOA or city may limit fences inside them.
• Before digging. Georgia law requires underground utilities to be located through Georgia 811 before post holes are dug.

Frequently asked questions