Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
Geotech has provided reliable civil engineering and land surveying services to clients throughout the Chicagoland area and Northern Illinois for over 47 years. Our qualified staff includes civil engineers, land surveyors, CAD draftsmen, field crews, and support staff with the experience to deliver professional services for diverse projects. We specialize in concept planning, engineering design, permitting, water resources, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, and construction layout.Our team actively guides projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases while maintaining consistent communication and innovative solutions. With decades of local experience, our principals and project managers bring expertise to every project, fostering strong relationships with communities and regulatory authorities. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a loyal base of repeat clients over 50 years.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Elevation Certificates
Site Development
Stormwater Management
ALTA Surveys
Boundary Surveys
Construction Layout
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 47 years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying.
- Our team includes licensed professionals with decades of local expertise.
- We utilize advanced AutoCAD software for precise engineering plans.
- We maintain strong relationships with permitting authorities and contractors.
- We provide end-to-end project management from planning to construction.
Services
Civil Engineering
Geotech provides comprehensive civil engineering services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our expertise includes site feasibility studies, infrastructure design, and stormwater management systems. We utilize advanced AutoCAD software to create precise engineering plans that address site challenges efficiently while ensuring timely project approvals through decades of local regulatory experience.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying services include boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and ALTA surveys for property development. The team conducts precise measurements for construction layout and legal documentation, leveraging extensive local knowledge to resolve complex boundary issues and ensure compliance with Illinois surveying standards.
Elevation Certificates
Geotech prepares elevation certificates to determine floodplain compliance for property owners. We conduct topographic surveys, review FEMA maps, and submit Letter of Map Amendment applications to help clients navigate flood insurance requirements and regulatory compliance for new or existing structures in flood-prone areas.
Site Development
We specialize in site development planning for residential subdivisions, commercial centers, and industrial parks. Our services cover concept planning, utility design, and permitting coordination to transform raw land into functional spaces while addressing environmental considerations and municipal regulations across Northern Illinois.
Stormwater Management
Geotech designs stormwater management systems that control runoff and prevent flooding for various developments. Our solutions integrate detention basins, drainage networks, and erosion control measures tailored to site-specific conditions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and long-term infrastructure performance.
People
Christopher Papesh
President/Director of Land Surveying
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois with a Civil Engineering degree. Serves on Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association boards and co-edited the Illinois Boundary Law Book. Provides expertise in complex boundary issues.
Thomas Carroll
Vice President/Director of Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer with advanced civil engineering degrees. Over 20 years of experience in site design and stormwater systems. Former Chief Subdivision Engineer for Will County and Director of the Stormwater Management Committee.
Questions
What areas does Geotech serve?
We primarily serve Chicagoland and Northern Illinois, including Will County, Joliet, and New Lenox areas for engineering and surveying projects.
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide site feasibility studies, infrastructure design, stormwater management systems, and complete engineering plans for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Do you handle land surveying projects?
Yes, we offer boundary surveys, topographic mapping, ALTA surveys, and construction layout services for property development and legal documentation.
Can you help with elevation certificates?
We prepare elevation certificates and assist with FEMA floodplain compliance through topographic surveys and Letter of Map Amendment applications.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided engineering and surveying services in Northern Illinois since 1966, with our current leadership team having over 40 years of combined local experience.
Reviews (1)
F. Lello
Jun 21, 2019
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I'm a general contractor that has used many firms. Geotech is a full service civil engineering & surveyors. Always on time with honest and fair pricing.
