Welcome to ALTA Survey Illinois

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This site is intended to provide you with information on ALTA Surveying in Illinois. If you’re looking for a Illinois Land Surveyor, you’ve come to the right place. If you’d rather talk to someone about your land surveying needs, please call our toll-free number at (888) 808-9783 today. For more information, please continue to read.

ALTA Survey Illinois

Land Surveyors are professionals who make precise measurements to determine the size and boundaries of a piece of real estate.  While this is a simplistic definition, boundary surveying is one of the most common types of surveying related to home and land owners. If you fall into the following categories, please click on the appropriate link for more information on that subject:

ALTA Survey Illinois services:

    1. I need to know where my property corners or property lines are. (Boundary Survey)
    2. I have a loan closing or re-finance coming up on my commercial property. (ALTA Survey)
    3. I need a map of my property with contour lines to show elevation differences for my architect or engineer. (Topo Survey – ALTA Survey plus Table A Item 5.)
    4. I’ve just been told I’m in a flood zone or I’ve been told I need an elevation certificate in order to obtain flood insurance or prove I don’t need it. (Flood Survey)
    5. I’m purchasing a lot/property for a commercial use. (ALTA Survey – Item 5 and/or Item 11b may also need to be discussed.)
    6. I’m purchasing a larger tract of land, acreage, that hasn’t been subdivided in the past. (Boundary Survey)
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When Is a Boundary Survey Enough?

If you’re buying property, building a fence, or making changes to your land in Illinois, you’ve probably heard the term “boundary survey.” It sounds simple enough—but is it always enough? And what about those more complex ALTA surveys people talk about? Let’s clear things up and help you figure out

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The Role of ALTA Surveys in Title Insurance and Risk Management

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Welcome to ALTA Survey Illinois

Your Final Stop for Your ALTA Survey Needs!                              Contact us today for a free quote! This site is intended to provide you with information on ALTA Surveying in Illinois. If you’re looking for a Illinois Land

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What Is A Land Surveyor?

A Land Surveyor is essential whenever you plan on building on property, or buying an already built commercial property.  Many land surveyor have worked throughout our country history. In fact, three of the four faces carved on Mount Rushmore are land surveyors (Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln

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