Abbitt Survey & Development, PLLC was established in 2019 to expand upon 45 years of regional experience providing professional land surveying services throughout eastern Iowa & northern Illinois.

My portfolio of broad project experience includes many Quad City landmarks: residential & commercial developments, roadways and recreational areas, parks & trails. Providing private property surveys continues to be an important aspect of our business.

We are licensed to conduct land surveying services in the States of Iowa & Illinois; practicing under an umbrella of business and professional liability insurance. Consultation for development or re-zoning is also offered; taking advantage of my 30 years of service on a local municipality's Planning Commission, together with the professional representation for current and former clients.

Served areas

50 mile radius of the Quad Cities,, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island

Business details

Year established: 2019
Employees: 6
Licensed
Insured

Highlights and features

Boundary & Flood Surveys

Associations and certifications

Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association, Past President
Society of Land Surveyors of Iowa
National Society of Professional Surveyors

Payment methods

Cash
Checks
Bank transfers

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Boundary Surveys / Flood Surveys • IA & IL

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Boundary surveys to locate or reestablish parcel corners - as needed for new home construction, fencing or other property improvements

Flood Surveys - as needed for Elevation Certificates for insurance or building permits

Flood Surveys - as needed for Letters of Map Amendment to remove homes from FEMA’s floodplain to eliminate flood insurance

Jim Abbitt

Owner / Manager

Beginning in January of 1974, enjoying the experiences and responsibilities of field and office survey duties, drafting, title research, boundary solutions and inspection / resident engineer tasks on a vast number of construction sites; together with numerous years of civil engineering design of private and municipal projects have provided a well-rounded background in the civil / survey industries.
Business development and supervisory roles for northern IL consultants; together with personal investments and management of residential and commercial developments have provided opportunities to meet and partner with multiple design professionals, municipal leaders, successful owners and talented craftsmen.
The past 30 years has seen a personal investment of time on a local planning commission, County taxing District, non-profit foundation and community organizations. These years have provided additional opportunities to expand professional and personal relationships with numerous and repeated successful results.

Scott Misfeldt

Owner / Asst. Manager

Scott is a licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Illinois; experienced in boundary resolutions, topographic data collection and construction layout.

James Olesen

Aug 01, 2024

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Abbitt Survey & Development treats you as a valued customer. Although what I required were small tasks, Jim Abbitt and his employees have always been professional, efficient, courteous, exceptionally helpful, and their work was modestly priced. I highly recommend their services.

Rebecca Hoffman

Aug 02, 2021

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They were timely, thorough, friendly, and overall great to work with.

Tim K.

Aug 19, 2019

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Provides excellent service and excellent value. Would definitely use them again for our business

Pat F.

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They are prompt, professional and intelligent at what he does. I use him all the time.