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CENTRAL SURVEY

Land surveying

About us

Call us at (888) 973-5876 in Chicago, IL, for detailed land surveys from a team with experience. Serving the Chicagoland area for over 90 years... Professional Land Surveyors Performing Land, Topographic, Boundary, ALTA/ACSM and Condominium Surveys for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Properties.

Business highlights

105 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Survey plats for Mortgages, Boundary, Building Permits, Construction Layout, Condominiums, Subdivisions & Topography.......ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys for Commercial & Industrial Properties.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.886 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
7%
3
0%
2
1%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 86 reviews

Gwendolyn M W.
07/2021
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
From start to finish the Central Survey staff are not only expert but professional, friendly, and courteous. Gary Demas is the contact person. He is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable and professional. He took time to answer all my questions and more. Kathy who is the Accounts Manager is efficient, courteous and makes the process so easy. They really work as a team. The men who did the surveying were very polite and worked quickly. I recommend this company highly.
Description of Work: Survey done on a townhome

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Nancy L.
09/2020
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Impeccable! Requested the Plat of Survey on a Monday and rec'd Thursday, yes 3 days. The Central Survey team had the sense of urgency I was looking for and delivered beyond expectations.
Description of Work: Plat of Survey
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Natasha W.
05/2020
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Everything went well. The price was reasonable and they did a fantastic job. I would recommend them to my family and friends in need of this type of service.
Description of Work: Plat Survey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Marion I.
01/2020
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly. Services provided in a timely manner and documents provided both hard and digitally.
Description of Work: general plat of survey for property improvement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Harriet S. M.
04/2019
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Second time using Central Survey (two different properties) for plats of survey. They were again prompt and efficient. Very helpful to receive the plat as both a PDF and hard copies.
Description of Work: plat of survey for our house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Shelia L.
08/2018
2.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I gave very specific information (an empty double lot), drone photos, address and lot pin numbers and the job was NOT done correctly. They provided for a single lot and a lot with a frame house on it. The office representative was as nice as can be. She had no explanations or acknowledgement of the error only that I had to pay more. I was charged an additional $200 that I had to struggle to get. They made me pay for their mistake. I paid a total of $650 for this survey. I would NEVER recommend them to anyone. I feel I was cheated but I needed to get this survey badly so I had no choice but to pay for them to do it correctly.
Description of Work: survey of double lot

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0

$650

daniel B.
06/2018
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
impressively quick to respond to my emails. work was done within the time frame that was promised.
Description of Work: needed plat of survey for residential property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

FREDA R.
10/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They were polite, professional and careful to close gates so my dog would not get out. I am very pleased with with Central Survey. Oh, and within the stated 10 days I had the needed copies of the survey.
Description of Work: I needed a plat of survey for my building in order to submit plans to city of Chicago to obtain a permit for the work. Two surveyers came out spent about an hour to take measurements then let me know when they were done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Raja M.
05/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Excellent. No issues. Would use them again in a second.
Description of Work: Needed a survey for our garage project. We figured out that we needed resurvey with stakeouts at the last minute since the alleyway with the old marks was redone. They were incredibly responsive and got the job done quickly. Very helpful on the phone as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

John K.
05/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Same day email reply that current schedule was two months out. Did not hire due to scheduling conflicts.
Description of Work: Survey and corner stakes placed for fence installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher C.
05/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Great response from the beginning. Our request was acknowledged immediately and the order was placed w/o delay. Actual stamped survey was received within 10 days of the request.
Description of Work: Requested plat of survey for one of our addition projects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Ana C.
04/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
very quick response and quick delivery of services.
Description of Work: land/plot survey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Deborah L.
01/2017
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
The gentleman scheduled was outstanding. Listen to my concerns and was understanding about why I felt I had to have the work done by your company.
Description of Work: Re valuation of property. First one done April 2016 / second one done 1/2017. Reason: I had concerns regarding the excavation of property located. Next door from me (2033 West Fletcher street).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Gloria A A.
10/2016
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Central Survey was prompt (timely) , professional and reasonably priced. We received an ample amount of copies within 7 business days of the survey. The guys were very nice, and walked us through the process as they worked. The boundaries were clearly marked off. Thank you Central Survey! Now we know beyond a shadow of a doubt our exact property line!
Description of Work: Our Church pwned property needed a professional survey. Our church owned most of the lot but not all-so we needed to know our boundaries since our congregation uses it for parking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Laura L.
04/2016
1.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
After several attempts to reach this company for an estimate, I received NO responses. I guess they already have all the business that they can handle!
Description of Work: After several attempts to reach this company for an estimate, I received NO responses. I guess they already have all the business that they can handle!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from CENTRAL SURVEY
I'm sorry, that does NOT sound like something we would do. Perhaps you had the wrong number? We are very prompt with our responses.

Marlene M.
01/2016
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
The company responded promptly to my email with an estimate and again when I decided to hire them. The estimate focused on exactly what I asked for while other companies tried to sell me all kinds of other services at triple the cost.
Description of Work: The company prepared a survey of plot for my commercial property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Sonja G.
01/2016
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They were very professional and did an excellent job. They were quick and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: They sent out surveyors so I could get my driveway paved.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

David K.
11/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They rang the doorbell, I answered. They identified who they were, and I had expected them. They said it would take about two hours. They went to work (outside). I went upstairs.
Description of Work: Company generated a "plat of survey" for my house. Two surveyors made measurements for about 2 hours.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

BETSY T.
09/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Central Survey was very responsive and completed the survey I needed in a timely manner. Other firms I called took 2 or 3 days just to call me back. Their price was better than most other quotes. A very minor issue was that I was told I would be contacted the morning of the survey so that I could unlock the back gate, answer any questions, etc. I wasn't contacted so was a bit surprised when the surveyor showed up several days earlier than expected. Fortunately I was home, but they probably could have done the necessary work without me if I hadn't been.
Description of Work: Updated plat of survey required for City of Chicago building permit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

LINLEY C.
07/2015
4.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I would not recommend them and they did not find for me any one that I wanted to use. They sent someone in my house without me giving payment for the service and I wouldn't recommend them and I could not contact them on phone.They were a little more expensive, they sent a team and seemed professional though they didn't give me the name of the company. And I would not continue using them in the future.
Description of Work: I had a Land survey done by Central survey who did Land Surveying for me and the last time they did that was in the month of May.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0

$500

Andrea J.
06/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
I called a company recommended by a relative. My call was never returned. My daughter found Central Survey LLC on Angie's List. When I called, I got the info I Needed to make a decision. They did what I was told they'd do and followed the time line I was given. This is my first experience with Angie's List.
Description of Work: Needed a new plat of survey for the property my house is on. I needed to obtain the necessary permits to redo my asphalt driveway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Stephanie E.
05/2015
1.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Called them for a flood plain elevation survey, clearly not what they do, I had several questions that I couldn't even ask because Gary kept talking over me and then got blown off by Gary and transferred to some woman, Kathy Iverson to be specific, in their office to handle my call, a customer came in and he couldn't talk to me anymore was the excuse from Kathy so she would take my info down for a return call. Several hours later I received an email from another company that my info was forwarded to by Kathy, the subject line read: Lunatic Client, from: Kathy Iverson. this is despicable and I will never be a client and if I ever hear anyone considering using this company I will definitely make them aware of this brief encounter. Lunatic Client, never raised my voice, swore or conducted myself inappropriately, had questions, that was all, Gary seemed confused, our conversation was no longer than one minute before I was transferred, which again I conducted myself appropriately.
Description of Work: Called them for a flood plain elevation survey, clearly not what they do, I had several questions that I couldn't even ask because Gary kept talking over me and then got blown off by Gary and transferred to some woman, Kathy Iverson to be specific, in their office to handle my call, a customer came in and he couldn't talk to me anymore was the excuse from Kathy so she would take my info down for a return call. Several hours later I received an email from another company that my info was forwarded to by Kathy, the subject line read: Lunatic Client, from: Kathy Iverson. this is dispiciable and I will never be a client and if I ever hear anyone considering using this company I will definitely make them aware of this brief encounter. Lunatic Client, never raised my voice, swore or conducted myself inappropriately, had questions, that was all, Gary seemed confused, our conversation was no longer than one minute before I was transferred, which again I conducted myself appropriately.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Kiernan M.
05/2015
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
They were easy to reach, we set a time to get the survey done, a window of time and it was done early. The work was well done and completed on time.
Description of Work: I needed a basic survey done on my current property since an addition was done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

SANDRA & CARL S.
10/2014
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
It went very well. I called on a Monday and he stated that he would mail the plat survey to us as soon as it was completed and we received the survey back from them within 5 days. They were very prompt with providing their service. The service and the price were very good. It has been a pleasure to work with this company. The work was done over the phone without having to meet face to face. He also emailed me a 10% discount for being an Angie's List member that he didn't have to send to me. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Provided a Plat Survey.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Amanda T.
09/2014
5.0
land surveyor
  + -1 more
Our home was purchased via short sale, therefore we did not receive a survey plat. We need to install a fence, so I used Angie's List to research companies providing land survey services in my area. Central Survey received high grades from previous customers. On their website you can request a "quick quote". I used this feature on September 4th and less than 5 minutes later I had a quote from Gary Demas via email. We exchanged several emails that same day, and he promptly answered each of my questions. That same day (September 4th) I ordered my survey. Gary told me it would take 10-14 days to receive my final survey, so I was extremely pleased to receive a message from him on September 8th, that his crew was on their way to my house. His crew was efficient, and left the property the way they found it. Two days later on September 10th, I received notice my survey was complete. I called the Accounts Manager to submit payment via credit card, and just moments later I had an electronic copy of my survey via email. That same day, she mailed four original copies of the survey. I am very pleased with the service I received from Central Survey. My communication with Gary was outstanding; the survey crew was professional; the Accounts Manager was extremely pleasant and friendly on the telephone; and the actual survey was thorough. I didn't even ask for expedited service but the turn around time from quote to receipt of the actual survey (six days) was phenomenal and exceeded my expectations. I don't know when or why I would ever need another survey completed, but I know that I will use Central Survey. I will recommend Central Survey to all of my friends. Be sure to ask for your Angie's List discount!
Description of Work: I hired Central Survey to provide a land survey for fence installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Contact information

6415 N Caldwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

WWW.CENTRALSURVEY.COM

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Land surveying

FAQ

CENTRAL SURVEY is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

CENTRAL SURVEY accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, CENTRAL SURVEY offers free project estimates.
Yes, CENTRAL SURVEY offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, CENTRAL SURVEY does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, CENTRAL SURVEY offers emergency services.
Yes, CENTRAL SURVEY offers warranties.
CENTRAL SURVEY offers the following services: Survey plats for Mortgages, Boundary, Building Permits, Construction Layout, Condominiums, Subdivisions & Topography.......ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys for Commercial & Industrial Properties.

Contact information

6415 N Caldwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

WWW.CENTRALSURVEY.COM

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed