Construction Land Surveyor in Chicago, IL and the Across Northern Illinois
Surveying a construction site to plan where everything will go dates back to the Great Pyramids of Giza and possibly even Stonehenge. Set your project up for success with a construction surveyor from a firm with a historical pedigree — PLCS Corporation.
Why Choose PLCS Corporation for Your Survey Service?
Composed of three companies that have provided construction surveys since as early as 1872, PLCS Corporation has over 100 years of experience in construction surveys in Schaumburg, IL, and throughout the Chicagoland area. With established practices and methods that make us the trusted survey source since rebuilding after the Chicago Fire, we can conduct your surveys with precision.
In addition to our construction survey experience, the fact that we’ve been around so long has given our firm another advantage we can pass along directly to you — our archive of historical survey records. This means our clients can see the historical property lines and know exactly what’s been on their property, which makes our surveys exceptionally accurate.
What Can We Do for You?
With our historical survey archives and deep knowledge of the Chicagoland area, as well as our tremendous experience, PLCS Corporation is ideally placed to provide you with an accurate construction survey.
Our surveyors utilize the most up-to-date electronic distance measurement equipment and computers available on the market combined with our firm’s knowledge and experience. We aim to give you the most accurate assessment possible so your buildings can stand the test of time.
We are well-versed in both city and Cook County rules and regulations for construction sites, which allows us to keep the process smooth for you along the way.
To get one of our surveyors out to your construction site, call (773) 685-5102 for your free consultation, email us at info@plcs-survey.com, or request your survey online.
Construction Survey Questions From Chicago Developers and GCs
Do you work on new construction projects from the start?
Yes. We regularly partner with developers and general contractors from pre-construction all the way through project completion. This includes pre-design surveys before a single line is drawn, construction staking and layout during the build, and final as-built documentation when the project is complete. Starting the survey relationship early avoids delays and ensures every phase of construction has the accurate data it needs.
What is a construction survey and when is it needed?
Construction surveys establish precise reference points, layout lines, and grades so contractors can build exactly where plans specify. They are needed before and during any new commercial build, building addition, or infrastructure project. Without a construction survey, there is significant risk that structures end up in the wrong location, which can cause costly legal and permitting problems.
What is a pre-design survey?
Before an architect or engineer begins designing a project, they need accurate site data — existing conditions, topography, structures, setbacks, utilities, and boundary lines. A pre-design survey (also called an existing conditions or topographic survey) provides that information so design work is grounded in real-world facts. This prevents expensive design revisions later and is strongly recommended before any new commercial design begins.