Hanson’s land acquisition specialists can give you ground to stand on by helping you acquire property that will keep your project on schedule and within budget. We ensure that all property acquisitions comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines.

Our staff can simplify and explain complex construction projects and the effects they may have on property owners. We can help with all aspects of your project—from appraisals and appraisal reviews to negotiations and relocation assistance. And while we specialize in acquiring land for government entities, we also can offer you the skills and versatility needed to meet the requirements of your business or industry.

Working to create solutions for you

Hanson’s land acquisition specialists offer the following services:

• Right of way negotiation and acquisition;
• Property acquisition and relocation assistance;
• Eminent Domain assistance;
• Land surveys, plats and legal descriptions;
• Appraisals and appraisal review;
• Title curative services and insurance;
• Preliminary acquisition studies;
• Project management;
• Property management;
• Utility subordination and relocation; and
• Telecommunications site acquisition.

Highlights of our experience

We’ve provided land acquisition services for the following projects:

• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
  Springfield, Ill.
• Illinois Interstate 72 extension (Central Illinois Expressway)
  Adams and Hancock counties, Illinois
• New Hannibal Bridge over the Mississippi River (Illinois approach)
  Hannibal, Mo.
• New York Street improvements
  Aurora, Ill.
• Raney Street improvements
  Effingham, Ill.
• South Suburban Airport
  Will County, Ill.
• St. Louis Regional Airport
  East Alton, Ill.
• Waukegan Regional Airport
  Waukegan, Ill.