About Abbitt Survey & Development, PLLC in the quad cities

Licensed Surveying Practice Serving the Quad Cities and Rural Illinois and Iowa

Abbitt Survey & Development, PLLC provides professional land surveying services throughout the Quad Cities region and surrounding rural Illinois and Iowa communities. Jim Abbitt has built this practice around precision boundary work, floodplain documentation, and regulatory compliance for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial clients.

The firm operates with nine surveying professionals from two locations: the primary office in East Moline and a second office in Morrison, 35 miles northeast. This dual-location structure allows the team to respond efficiently to projects across a broader service area while maintaining the same quality standards at each site.

Licensed to practice in both Illinois and Iowa, Abbitt Survey handles the full spectrum of land surveying needs—from property boundary determinations for sales and title work to construction staking and elevation certificates for flood insurance. Each survey is designed to answer your specific questions upfront, whether you're preparing for a property transaction, planning a development project, securing financing, or meeting regulatory requirements.

Professional affiliations with the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA), Society of Land Surveyors of Illinois (SLSI), National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), and the Illinois Licensing Board demonstrate ongoing commitment to industry standards and continuing education. These memberships ensure the team stays current with changing regulations, technology advancements, and best practices across both states.



Contact us to discuss your surveying needs and receive a clear project scope.

The philosophy at Abbitt Survey centers on delivering certified, detail-oriented surveys that eliminate uncertainty rather than create it. When you receive a completed survey, the documentation should directly support your decision-making—whether that's finalizing a property purchase, obtaining a building permit, resolving a boundary question with a neighbor, or satisfying lender requirements for flood zone verification.

You work with professionals who understand that surveying isn't abstract—it has immediate practical consequences. A boundary survey determines where you can build a fence or addition. A floodplain elevation certificate affects your insurance costs and construction options. An ALTA/NSPS land title survey reveals easements, encroachments, and access issues that impact property value and use. The team approaches each project with this clarity in mind, documenting conditions accurately and presenting findings in formats that serve your specific purpose.



Serving communities from East Moline, Moline, and Rock Island to Geneseo, Morrison, Sterling, Davenport, Bettendorf, DeWitt, Clinton, and Eldridge means working across varied terrain and jurisdictional requirements. The firm handles urban lot surveys in established neighborhoods, rural agricultural boundary determinations, commercial site plans, and industrial facility documentation—adapting methodology to match project complexity while maintaining consistent technical standards.

When you contact Abbitt Survey & Development, you're working with a team structured to handle projects efficiently without sacrificing attention to detail. The nine-person staff allows for project coordination, field data collection, technical analysis, and quality review—steps that ensure your survey meets both regulatory standards and practical usability.

The firm's dual Illinois and Iowa licensure means you don't need separate surveyors if your property crosses state lines or if you're managing projects in both states. One relationship, one consistent approach, and documentation prepared to satisfy requirements in either jurisdiction.

• Licensed to practice in both Illinois and Iowa
• Nine surveying professionals operating from East Moline and Morrison offices
• Member of IPLSA, SLSI, NSPS, and Illinois Licensing Board
• Serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial clients across the Quad Cities and rural Illinois and Iowa
• Specializing in boundary surveys, floodplain documentation, and regulatory compliance work

Whether you need a boundary survey for a property sale, an elevation certificate for flood insurance, or construction staking for a development project, Abbitt Survey & Development provides the certified documentation you need. Reach out with your surveying questions, and we'll explain the process, timeline, and deliverables specific to your situation.