The 60-Day Rule for Property Surveys Explained
If you’re planning construction or an addition, property surveys lay the groundwork for every step of construction. In fact, the city has a strict rule that requires an “ALTA-type” property survey less than 60 days old for certain projects. Many homeowners and builders only learn this rule after their application gets rejected, wasting valuable time […]
How Drone Surveying Is Changing Urban Inspections
In early 2024, something strange showed up on a sidewalk in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood. It wasn’t a pothole or a broken slab. It was a hole in the concrete that looked—believe it or not—like a rat. Locals snapped photos, tourists stopped to stare, and social media lit up with laughs and theories. Dubbed the […]
How Elevation Surveys Affect Commercial Insurance
Flooding is not just a problem in coastal areas. Cities like Chicago deal with heavy rains, overflowing rivers, and drainage issues that can damage commercial buildings. For business owners, this raises a big question: how will flooding risks affect insurance costs? The answer often starts with elevation surveys. These surveys give insurance companies the facts […]