Compass Surveying is a leading surveying and mapping firm that provides comprehensive services throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and beyond. We have been dedicated solely to the profession of land surveying for more than 30 years and have been the preferred land surveyors for a variety of clients. We realize every great project starts with a great survey. Our reputation for excellence has been earned by understanding our clients’ objectives; an unwavering commitment to meet their schedules; and through the highest professional capabilities, standards, and expertise.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1983, Compass has become the authority on surveying and surveying technology. Our highly experienced professionals have established a track record for delivering accurate surveys, measurements, maps and data for both large and small public and private projects. Our ability to work effectively in a project team environment makes us the go-to providers for surveying.
As we look ahead, we have a vision for growth and new opportunities. Our investment in our people, resources and technology is a reflection of our ambition to grow and meet new challenges. Compass will be the firm of choice for those who want a great surveying partner.
We survey. Compass provides the most comprehensive array of services available. Because our sole focus is surveying, we invest heavily in the best surveying and computer technologies and most experienced staff. This investment allows us to provide surveying services that meet the unique needs of each client and their projects. Our core services: ü ALTA Surveys ü Topographic Surveys ü Construction Surveys (Staking) ü 3D Laser Scanning ü Subdivisions In addition to our core services, we also provide: ü Acreage calculations ü Annexation exhibits ü As-built surveys ü Boundary surveys ü Easement grant and vacation exhibits ü Geodetic/geographical measurements ü Legal descriptions ü Roadway dedication and vacation
exhibits ü Settling and monitoring readings ü State plane coordinates ü Volumetric calculations ü Wetland mapping ü Zoning exhibits
WHAT WE DO
For more than 30 years, we have provided dependable and accurate boundary and topographic surveys and “existing condition surveys” for architects A new service that we are excited to provide to architects, interior designers and their projects is 3D laser scanning, which provides “an unobtrusive method of obtaining highly accurate as-built information for indoor and outdoor natural or man-made structures.”
We chose the FARO Focus 3D Laser Scanner for all of our scanning projects because it produces incredibly detailed 3D color images of complex geometries at the blistering rate of 976,000 points per second. The “point cloud” files generated by the scanner can be delivered to our clients for use in any CAD environment.
ARCHITECTS
Applications for this service include building renovations, building additions and expansions, historical preservation, piping and ductwork retrofits and Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects.
WHO WE SERVE
ATTORNEYS For more than 30 years, Compass Surveying has specialized in providing detailed and accurate Boundary Surveys and ALTA Surveys for real estate attorneys, their real estate transactions, and their clients. In addition to land surveys, we have also focused on providing surveying services needed for the land development process – from concept through completion. In addition, our experienced staff of professional land surveyors assists in providing other surveying services including:
One area that sets us apart from other surveying firms is our Litigation Support Service. Land boundary and survey disputes frequently involve arcane and complex legal issues that present a myriad of challenges for attorneys and related professionals. Compass can provide you a keen understanding of applicable principles and the development of a sound litigation strategy. Our land survey experts have a long track record of assisting attorneys embroiled in land boundary and survey related disputes and we have the ability to make difficult topics clearly understandable.
ü Annexation Exhibits ü Condominium Surveys ü Consolidation Plats ü Courthouse/Document Research ü Easement Grant/Vacation Exhibits ü Legal Descriptions/Acreages ü Right-of-Way Dedication/Vacation Exhibits ü Subdivisions and Re-Subdivisions ü Title Commitment Procurement ü Zoning Exhibits
WHO WE SERVE
CONTRACTORS For more than 30 years, Compass Surveying has provided dependable and reliable construction staking services for general contractors and their projects. These services include:
ü Anchor Bolt Surveys ü As-Builts ü Benchmarks ü Building Column Layout ü Curb & Gutter Staking ü Foundation Staking ü Foundation Surveys ü Monitoring / Settlement ü Property Line Staking ü Roadway Staking ü Site Control / Layout ü Utility Staking ü Light Pole Staking ü Sidewalk Staking
A new service that we are excited to provide for general contractors is 3D Laser Scanning. Combined with conventional survey traversing and leveling techniques, we can create extremely accurate “point clouds” for building renovations and additions, building expansions, piping and duct work retrofits and BIM applications, which can be delivered for use in any CAD environment.
WHO WE SERVE
DEVELOPERS For more than 30 years, Compass Surveying has provided dependable and reliable professional land surveying services for developers, real estate professionals and clients whose business is to own, operate and invest in real estate.
Initially, we provide an ALTA Survey; showing access, easements of record that impact the property, existing floodplains and wetlands, existing ground elevations and utilities for feasibility and preliminary engineering design.
Next, if the proposed development is comprised of multiple land parcels, a plat of consolidation, subdivision, or re-subdivision may be necessary to create new lots, roadways and easements.
Next, upon approval by the local government or municipality we perform construction surveying, which is the staking of the new grades, curb & gutter, sanitary, storm and water utilities.
And finally we perform an As-Built Survey to ensure that the project was constructed in substantial conformance with the approved engineering plans.
WHO WE SERVE
ENGINEERS At Compass Surveying, our expertise goes beyond the traditional definition of land surveying. Our highly qualified team of survey professionals are ready and able to provide the support, personnel and resources necessary to perform and deliver an extensive array of services for public and private sector projects including:
ü Commercial / Retail ü Educational / Institutional ü Industrial / Warehouse ü Multi – Family Residence ü Oil / Gas ü Public Works ü Recreational ü Transportation
We understand how our expert surveying capabilities relate to all other professionals involved in the design, engineering, construction and regulatory process and provide accurate survey measurements, data and documents throughout. For more than 30 years our staff of professional land surveyor’s and survey specialists have provided prompt, comprehensive and accurate surveys, measurements and maps. More importantly, our clients have trusted our dependable and responsive survey services – in some cases the next day – for their project’s success.
WHO WE SERVE
MUNICIPALITIES Public works departments, engineering, GIS and legal departments, as well as park districts have unique needs and challenges for their planning, design, construction and maintenance of their infrastructure, public improvements, projects and geographic information systems (GIS). Because Compass Surveying understands these needs, we listen and respond with specialized survey services to efficiently complete these projects on schedule and within budget. Our municipal services include: ü Annexation legal descriptions / Maps ü As-Built Surveys ü Benchmarks ü Boundary Surveys ü Construction Staking ü Easement Grant / Vacation Documents ü GPS / GIS Field Data ü Ground Well Monitoring ü Legal Descriptions ü Photometric Ground Control ü ROW Dedication / Vacation Documents ü State Plane Coordinates ü Subdivisions / Re-Subdivisions ü TIF Legal Description / Maps ü Topographic Mapping ü Utility Mapping
For more than 30 years, we have been a preferred land survey sub-consultant and proven out-source partner because of our ability to work effectively in a project team environment.
WHO WE SERVE
TITLE COMPANIES For more than 30 years, Compass Surveying has specialized in the preparation of thorough and complete surveys for the sale, financing and development of raw land, large multi-family projects and commercial / industrial real estate transactions.
A highly specialized service we offer to title companies and their counsel is our litigation support service. Land boundary and survey disputes frequently involve arcane and complex legal issues that present a myriad of challenges for attorneys and related professionals. A keen understanding of applicable principles and the development of a sound litigation strategy often mark the difference between a successful and less than satisfactory result. As a frequent litigation consultant and expert witness, Mike Filipski, PLS, with over 40 years of Illinois surveying experience, along with the team of professionals at Compass Surveying Ltd., have a long track record of assisting attorneys embroiled in boundary and survey related disputes.
ALTA Surveys and Boundary Surveys are required for these transactions, which are reviewed by and relied upon by title companies for the issuance of extended coverage and survey endorsements, and once in a while there is a claim and potential litigation.
“With his wealth of experience and reputation within the surveying community, Mike helped us achieve a great result on behalf of our client. He not only thoroughly understands surveying; he has the uncanny ability to make difficult topics clearly understandable to the trier of fact” ~ Chicago attorney
WHO WE SERVE
Surveying is our passion and it shows in our performance and work product. We exist to impress our clients with our service-minded approach to helping them be successful in their projects. Our vision for excellence and growth guides everything we do and means we invest heavily in our people and resources. Let us show you the new level of service at Compass Land Surveying, a company dedicated to our clients’ success.
OUR TEAM
“My experience as a whole with Compass has been very posi7ve…I believe they are one of the top surveyors in the Chicagoland area.” ~Sco3 W. ~Large Na8onal Engineering Firm “Compass is the only surveyor I will use for complex projects. Compass is always on the leading edge of technology and has the latest equipment.” ~Ma3 G. ~Regional Engineering Firm -‐ Midwest “Mike Filipski literally helped write the book on Illinois surveying and boundary law. It’s no wonder that I’ve frequently retained him as an expert witness in contested real estate cases. His company performs top-‐notch surveying and related work.” ~Jim L. ~Chicago area Law Firm “Compass is the only surveyor that I will use for my claim work. The job will be done right and no stone will be leH unturned in their quest to do the job and to help solve the problem.” ~Dick B. ~Chicago Area Title Insurance Company “Mike Filipski is a highly competent professional and is the only resource I would use for expert tes7mony. Mike asks all the right ques7ons and quickly grasps what I need from him.” ~John Z. ~Chicago area Law Firm
“My work involves complex historic restora7on, which requires very good, extremely detailed, three-‐dimensional architectural and construc7on surveys. There are only two firms within the United States who have the capability to perform this type of surveying, and Compass Surveying is one of them.” ~Robert A. ~Historical Preserva8on Consultant “Working within extremely 7ght deadlines and changing requirements, Compass did a great job of delivering a superior work product. I find Compass to be a reliable, responsible, and knowledgeable partner that I will con7nue to work with.” ~Bruce C. ~Na8onal Engineering Firm “Compass is conscien7ous about their work and provides accurate and thorough surveys. They ask all the right ques7ons up front and work well with difficult schedules.” ~Dave B. ~Na8onal Architecture/Engineering Firm “Compass is responsive and provides a high level of service in both pre-‐design and construc7on phase services. They have some very senior staff that is good at helping avoid issues on-‐site and before construc8on is ini8ated.” ~Byron W. ~Midwest A/E/C Company
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