What Is an As-Built Survey and When Does Your Project Require One?
Many property owners first hear about an as-built survey at the worst time, right before a closing or a loan sign-off. Knowing what it is and when you need one can save you time, money, and a lot of stress. What Is an As-Built Survey? An as-built survey is done after construction ends. It records […]
What a Land Survey Company Checks on Narrow Lots
Chicago homes often sit on tight lots. You walk down a slim side path. You park in a garage off the alley. It all feels pretty normal at first. Still, small spaces can hide real problems. That’s where working with a land survey company in Chicago starts to make sense. Instead of just marking lines, […]
Building on a Small Lot? Call Surveying Companies Early
Chicago is changing fast. New homes, coach houses, and small multi-unit buildings are showing up in older neighborhoods. A big reason for this is infill development. Instead of building far out, people are building on existing lots inside the city. Many of these lots are 25 or 50 feet wide. At first glance, that sounds […]