Finding a Land Surveyor in Will County, IL
Will County has over 20 licensed land surveying firms serving everything from new subdivisions in Plainfield and Bolingbrook to older urban parcels in Joliet and rural agricultural land near the Kankakee River. Picking the right firm means checking credentials, local experience, and scope of services before signing anything.
Why Hire a Licensed PLS
In Illinois, only a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) can legally perform boundary surveys, prepare plats of subdivision, and certify property corners. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issues and tracks these licenses. You can verify any surveyor's active status at idfpr.illinois.gov before hiring.
Hiring an unlicensed surveyor or a surveyor whose license has lapsed puts your transaction at risk. Lenders, title companies, and municipalities will not accept work from unlicensed individuals.
What to Look for in a Will County Surveyor
Local Experience
Will County covers a wide range of terrain and development contexts. A firm that regularly works in Joliet's older platted neighborhoods understands the local deed and monument record system. A firm serving Mokena, New Lenox, and the I-80 corridor will be familiar with the newer subdivision plats recorded at willcountyillinois.com. Ask each firm how many projects they have completed in your specific city or township.
Flood Zone Familiarity
Properties near the Des Plaines River, Kankakee River, Hickory Creek, and other Will County waterways often require elevation certificates in addition to boundary surveys. Choose a firm experienced with FEMA flood maps and the elevation certificate process if your property is near any of these corridors.
Turnaround Time
Typical turnaround in Will County is two to four weeks from field work to final plat delivery. Some firms offer faster service for an added fee. If you have a closing deadline, confirm the timeline in writing before hiring.
Types of Surveys Available in Will County
- Boundary survey: Establishes the legal lines of your parcel. Required for fences, additions, and many real estate transactions.
- ALTA/NSPS survey: Detailed survey for commercial transactions, lenders, and title insurers.
- Topographic survey: Maps elevation changes across a site. Used for drainage planning and construction design.
- Elevation certificate: Documents your structure's elevation relative to the FEMA base flood elevation. Required for many flood insurance policies.
- Construction staking: Sets physical stakes to guide contractors during building.
- Subdivision platting: Required when dividing a parcel into two or more lots.
Will County GIS as a Starting Point
Before contacting surveyors, pull your parcel information from the Will County GIS portal at willcountyillinois.com. Knowing your parcel identification number (PIN), approximate acreage, and legal description helps surveyors give you accurate quotes faster.
The Illinois Association of Professional Land Surveyors (IAPLS) at iapls.org also maintains a member directory where you can search for firms by region, including those serving Will County.
Questions to Ask Before Hiring
- Are you licensed as a PLS in Illinois?
- Have you surveyed properties in this municipality or township before?
- What does the quote include, and what might add to the cost?
- Will you file or record the final plat with Will County?
- Do you provide digital files (CAD or PDF) along with the paper plat?
Browse Will County Surveyors
Our directory lists licensed land surveyors serving Joliet, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Lockport, New Lenox, Mokena, and the rest of Will County. All listings are cross-referenced with IDFPR licensing records. Browse Will County land surveyors here.