Surveys and Site Plans for all of your Land Development needs

Providing Engineering and Surveying Services Since 2008

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Hands-On Approach From Your Trusted Local Partner

Planning and developing your future land development project can be difficult without the help of experts. At Martin M. Engineering, we have a wide range of engineering and surveying services to ensure you have everything you need from the start until the end of your project.

From our headquarters in Mokena, Illinois, we have been supporting builders and developers in Chicago's various suburbs for more than a decade.

Our Mission Statement

We believe in providing all the same professional engineering services found at a large-scale engineering firm but at a considerably reduced rate.

Offering Comprehensive Services

Our team at Martin M. Engineering believes in combining the latest in technology with old-fashioned hard work to ensure your project is delivered on time and within budget. We provide a wide range of services, including but not limited to the following:

Land Surveying
Topographic Surveying
Pool Planning
Site Development
Infrastructure Planning

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FAQ

Where do I get my Legal Description?

What is a Topographic Survey?

The goal of a topographic survey is to locate and map each surface feature of a specific property. The survey will show the following elements:

Contours: This line indicates each peak and valley of the land. The contour will show where there’s a significant drop in vertical height. The contractor and surveyor will have a better idea of what they’re dealing with by having this information on hand.
Vegetation and physical attributes: Streams, large boulders and wooded areas will all be identified in the topographic survey.
Utilities: Any manmade utilities are shown in a topographical survey. This might include utility lines, electrical boxes or pipeline markers. The information can then be cross-referenced with any existing plans to identify underground utilities.

This information is key to knowing exactly what is being dealt with prior to embarking on a big construction project. The more data obtained, the more detailed the survey will be.

Do I need a Site Plan for my project?

A site plan is a graphic representation of all existing and proposed improvements to a site. Sometimes referred to as a plot plan, the site plan functions as a map for a development project, incorporating all aspects of landscaping, construction, paving, utilities, and terrain features in a single depiction.

Site plans are important for several reasons. First, a site plan is almost always required for planning and development applications. Every municipality has its unique requirements for the plan review and approval process – the planning department will review a site plan to ensure it adheres to all applicable ordinances and development standards.

Second, the plan serves as a common operating picture and project roadmap for the development team. Capturing all major earthwork, site engineering, and construction elements on a single plan helps keep the efforts of the engineers, architects, general contractors, and developers aligned.

Lastly, a site plan is a critical tool to help with project budgeting. As a site is laid out graphically, engineering and construction requirements are identified, enabling a developer to better predict and plan for costs ahead of time.