Land Surveyors for Rowhouse and Lot-Line Questions
If you own a rowhouse, you’ve probably searched “land surveyors in my area” more than once. Maybe you’re adding a rear deck. Maybe you’re selling. Maybe a neighbor’s contractor just poured a new foundation two feet from your back door and you want to know if that’s even legal. Rowhouse lots aren’t like suburban lots. […]
Residential Surveyor Checks Before Adding a Backyard Unit
Adding a backyard unit sounds simple. Then the contractor walks the property and finds problems no one planned for. A fence sits too close to the rear lot line. A utility easement cuts through the only spot you had in mind. The side yard is too narrow for equipment to get through. These are not […]
Do You Need a Land Surveyor for Building Permits?
You submit your plans. You expect a quick approval. Then the city sends them back. This happens all the time in Chicago. It is not always about design. In many cases, the problem is simple. The city cannot confirm where things sit on your property. That creates doubt. And when there is doubt, your permit […]