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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

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

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

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

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

How Topographic Surveys Guide Flood Risk Assessments
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.