Home Survey Questions Buyers Commonly Ask Before Closing

Person reviewing a home survey in front of a house

Buying a home is a major investment. Before you sign final documents, a home survey gives you a clearer picture of exactly what you are purchasing. Many buyers know to schedule a home inspection. Fewer know what a home survey actually covers, or what to ask when the results come back. This article breaks down […]

What Is an As-Built Survey and When Does Your Project Require One?

Land surveyor reviewing measurements at a completed commercial building site during an as-built survey inspection

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 

Narrow urban lot with houses close together and a rear alley garage, showing tight spacing and limited side yard common in city homes

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, […]