How long is an Elevation Certificate Good For?

How long is an Elevation Certificate Good For?

An Elevation Certificate (EC) doesn’t have an expiration date per say, but there are some factors that do play a role in determining if an EC is still “good”.   Has the FIRM been updated? The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are updated periodically. The updates...

FAQ

Boundary Surveys Q. What is the difference between a “Stake Survey” and a “Boundary Survey”? A. Nothing! “Stake Survey” is a common name for the legal term of “Boundary Survey.” Q. What is a Boundary (stake) survey? A. Survey Services: Boundary Survey Q. What is a...

Know What You Own

Adverse Posession – Do you know what you own? The first step to take is to have a boundary survey (aka stake survey) performed on your property. By having a boundary performed, property corners will be clearly and visibly marked for all parties to see. If the...

What is an Elevation Certificate

An Elevation Certificate (EC) is a form that was developed by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Its purpose is to act as the official record to document the elevation of a building. The form must be completed by a professional land surveyor or engineer. Is...
How to Read an Elevation Certificate (part 2)

How to Read an Elevation Certificate (part 2)

Part 2 An Elevation Certificate (EC) contains a wealth of information regarding a property and its risk of being flooded. The EC is performed by a Professional Land Surveyor or Engineer. This article further discusses the second half of the EC, please refer to the...