Flood Elevation Certificate

Elevation certifcates are completely different products. Here’s a quick comparison of some of the major differences: Flood Certificate Are performed by privately held companies (no relation with FEMA) whose main purpose is data collection and interpretation....
I Just Got A Notice In The Mail

I Just Got A Notice In The Mail

Why did I get a notice stating that I have to buy flood insurance? You’ve owned your home for 20 years, and you’ve never been required to have flood insurance on your property. So why did you get a letter saying that you are required to have flood insurance? What Is...

How to get an elevation certificate in Missouri

It’s pretty easy to hire a Land Surveyor to perform and Elevation Certificate (EC) for you. But before you spend your hard earned money to have one performed, consider exploring one these options to find out if a EC has already been done on the property. Current...

Boundary Adjustment Plat

Purpose:   This is used by someone who wants to “move” or “re-locate” a property line.   A boundary adjustment plat is typically required by the municipality or county in which you reside if you are located within a plated subdivision.   We perform...

How do i find my own yard?

It seems like a simple question, but do you really know the answer? Where is your yard? What do you really own? Do you own everything inside your fence or everything outside of your neighbor’s fence? Do you own up to where you’ve always mowed, or, do you own up to...

Lot Split Plat

Purpose: This is a survey used by someone who wants to split an existing property (lot or lots) into two or more “new” lots. A Boundary Survey of the original parcel(s) is/are required.   We perform Lot Split Plats on the following types of properties:  ...

Topographic Map Survey Uses

Also known as a “topo” or “survey with contours.”   Who Uses Topographic Surveys:   Engineers, Architects and Landscape Architects Grading companies Municipalities FEMA   We perform Topographic Surveys on the following types of properties:  ...
Elevation Certificates

Elevation Certificates

If you own your house outright, then the choice is yours. If you have a mortgage or a home equity loan on your house, it is likely be required by your lender. While it may seem easy to determine whether a property is in the flood zone or not in the flood zone, just...