Land Survey Property Boundaries Before Adding Off-Street Parking
More cars, more trailers, more equipment. A lot of homes just don’t have enough space at the curb anymore. So owners start looking at side yards, back corners, and strips of grass near the driveway and think, “that could fit a car.” Open space is not the same as usable space. A patch of grass […]
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 […]
Building a Coach House? Land Surveying Helps Avoid Delays
Chicago is seeing a rise in coach house projects. More homeowners want to use the space behind their homes. At first, it feels simple. You look at your backyard and see enough room to build. However, many projects slow down before they even start. Permits get delayed. Plans get rejected. And in many cases, the […]