Part 1 of 2 FIRM is an acronym for Flood Insurance Rate Map. A FIRM is used by a multitude of professions who can benefit from the information that the map provides. Those who use FIRMs include professional Land Surveyors, Engineers, Insurance Agents, Community...
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. Examples...
The purpose of the Elevation Certificate is to determine if a property is in the flood zone or is at risk of flooding. Professional Land Surveyors and Engineers are able to provide the services needed to complete an Elevation Certificate (EC). The cost for these...
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...
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...
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...