Before You Build an ADU, Get a Boundary Survey
Building an extra unit in your backyard sounds like a smart move. Many homeowners in Chicago are thinking the same thing. An ADU can bring in rental income or give family members their own space. Still, there’s one step people often skip at the start. They look at the yard and assume they have enough […]
How a Boundary Line Survey Prevents Costly Disputes
Living in Chicago means living close to your neighbors. Homes sit shoulder to shoulder. Side yards run narrow. Rear lots leave little room for error. Because of that, property line issues don’t start with bad intentions. They start with assumptions. A boundary line survey removes those assumptions before they turn into expensive disputes. Most property […]
How Boundary Line Survey Helps Resolve Overlaps
Property ownership feels simple until you run into a problem: land overlaps. Maybe a neighbor’s fence stretches a foot past your yard, or an old driveway sits right on the property line. Disputes like these happen more often than people expect—especially in older neighborhoods around Chicago, where property records sometimes go back more than a […]