Can bored piers be installed next to a boundary fence?

Yes, within limits your engineer confirms — drilling rig clearance and the pier’s required set-back from the boundary both factor in, and on a tight block this can genuinely influence exactly where the rig can be positioned to reach the required pier location.

It’s worth flagging a tight boundary situation with your contractor early, so machinery access is confirmed before the drilling day rather than becoming a surprise on site.

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