Drone Land Surveying: How DJI Restrictions Impact ALTA

Drone land surveying with a surveyor operating a drone at a construction site

Drone land surveying is changing how surveyors work. Instead of spending days in the field, survey crews can now collect data in just hours using drones. This is especially useful for ALTA Land Title Surveys, where time and accuracy are critical for real estate closings and development projects. But a new problem is on the […]

How Boundary Line Survey Helps Resolve Overlaps

Two neighboring houses with close driveways showing why a boundary line survey is important in Chicago

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 […]

How Topographic Surveys Guide Flood Risk Assessments

Land surveyor using total station for a topographic survey in Chicago construction site to support flood risk assessment

Flooding is a big problem for many cities, and Chicago is no exception. Heavy rains and rising water can damage homes, roads, and entire neighborhoods. To manage this risk, planners and engineers need accurate information about the land. That’s where topographic surveys make a huge difference. These surveys show the shape and slope of the […]