Land surveyors measure and map property boundaries, structures and terrain. Homeowners hire them to find property lines, plan fences or additions, prepare site plans for permits and resolve boundary questions.
Common land surveying services include:
Hire a land surveyor before building a fence, addition or ADU near a property line, when buying land or when a lender, title company or permit office requires a survey.
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Central Survey PLLC (Central Survey) is a Chicago-based land surveying firm located at 6415 N. Caldwell Ave that provides comprehensive plats of survey and related land surveying services to help plan construction projects and property improvements; the company supports clients with professional survey documentation and customer assistance (see the Central Survey website and an example Plat of Survey PDF).
ChicagoLand Survey Company Inc. is a professional land surveying firm established in 1961 that provides dependable, precise, and cost-effective surveying services across Chicago and the seven counties of northeastern Illinois; the company delivers residential, commercial, and industrial surveying solutions including ALTA/ACSM surveys, boundary and topographical surveys, condominium conversion plans, construction layout and staking, subdivision layout and design, elevation certificates, as-built plans, erosion and sediment control plans, easement surveys, CAD and architectural surveying, and the company employs licensed surveyors using state-of-the-art equipment and has completed thousands of projects over 60+ years while prioritizing accuracy, professionalism, and client service.";
PLCS Corporation is licensed as a Professional Design Firm and Land Surveyor Corporation in the State of Illinois and comprises three divisions—Gremley & Biedermann, James, Schaeffer & Schimming, and Chicago Guarantee Survey Company—with over 100 years of combined surveying experience; the company provides land and construction surveying services to municipalities, law firms, developers, architects, engineers and general contractors across northern Illinois, employs roughly 30 staff including seven licensed professional land surveyors and more than ten survey crews, delivers services such as plats of survey, ALTA-standard surveys, 3D land scanning, construction surveys and specialty land surveying for major projects (including Willis Tower, Soldier Field, the University of Chicago, Trump Tower and Wrigley Field), and focuses on timely, professional service supported by experienced personnel and technical capabilities.";
Kabal Surveying Company is a family-owned land surveying firm headquartered in Westchester, Illinois that provides land surveying services across the Chicagoland area; the company offers survey ordering and quoting through its website, maintains local offices at 10407 W Cermak Rd (Westchester, IL), and focuses on delivering professional, locally oriented surveying solutions supported by experienced staff and project crews (kabalsurveyingcompany.com , LinkedIn).
MM Surveying Co., Inc. is a multi-faceted, full-service land surveying company established in 1983 that provides precise land surveys and consulting for projects across Cook, DuPage and Lake counties; MM Surveying Co., Inc. serves landowners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, lenders, title companies, real estate firms, attorneys and commercial brokers with services including boundary surveys with monumentation, topographical maps, ALTA/ACSM surveys, subdivision plats, plats of dedication/vacation/consolidation, as-built and grading surveys, elevation and foundation surveys, legal descriptions and related surveying work, and the company prioritizes accuracy, clear communication, timely turnaround, and completing projects on time and on budget.
Pi Surveying is a Chicago-based professional land surveying design firm that serves the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding counties; the company provides residential, commercial, and construction surveying services including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, topographical surveys, FEMA elevation certificates, boundary dispute assistance, land development services, and plat of condominium work, and the company emphasizes state-of-the-art technology, experienced survey crews, up-to-date CAD software, rapid turnaround options (including 7-day and rush services), and holds MBE, DBE, and CDB certifications to support reliable, client-focused survey delivery.
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A land surveyor researches records, measures the property in the field, locates or sets boundary markers and prepares maps or plats that show boundaries, structures and features.
Common reasons include installing a fence, building an addition or ADU, resolving a dispute with a neighbor, subdividing land, buying property or meeting lender, title or permit requirements.
Land surveyors are licensed by the state, so confirm the license. Ask which type of survey fits your needs, what deliverables you will receive and whether corners will be marked in the field.
Cost depends on the type of survey, lot size and terrain, the availability of records and existing markers, vegetation, travel and the deliverables required.
Gather your deed, previous surveys and plat maps, unlock gates and secure pets. Tell the surveyor why you need the survey so they recommend the right type.