An elevation certificate gives important information about a home in a flood zone. Many homeowners think they only need this document once. But changes to the lower part of a home can make an old certificate out of date. For … Continue reading →
An elevation certificate records how high a building sits compared to the flood levels around it. That sounds simple until a single property holds more than one structure. Maybe there’s a main house, a detached garage, a guest cottage and … Continue reading →
An elevation survey is often required when applying for a floodplain permit, especially if a property has been altered or local flood regulations have changed. The survey provides current elevation measurements that building departments use to determine whether a project … Continue reading →