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 […]
Drone Land Surveying: How DJI Restrictions Impact ALTA
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
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 […]