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Importance of Land Surveying Services

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Land surveying is the process of measuring and interpreting the physical features of a parcel of land. Land surveyors work with many types of boundaries, including; property boundaries on farms, land subdivisions for residential homes, and air space boundaries for airports. What is a land survey? Land surveys are a way to measure the boundaries of any piece of land. The process is accurate enough that it can be used in the court system to identify property lines and locate boundaries. Land surveyors will set up markers, or "pins," at specific points around the property, then use measuring tapes and other tools to calculate boundary distances. Why do people need Land Surveying Services? Land surveying is an important service that can be used to create a permanent record of land boundaries. Land surveying assists in the process of building, managing, and developing property. The service also provides information about the condition of the land, water resources, and other natu...

Flood Elevation Certificate Surveying Services

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 According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an elevation certificate is a document that lists a building's location, the lowest point of elevation, flood zone, and other characteristics (FEMA). It is used to enforce local building codes and to assist in the calculation of flood insurance rates. It displays structural information about your homes, such as its size, number of openings, whether it's in a flood zone, and its elevation. The elevation of your home is compared to the area's Base Flood Elevation (BFE) on a flood certificate. The BFE is the maximum amount of water that FEMA expects to see in your area if there is a major flood. As a result, your home's elevation has a significant impact on your flood insurance premium. In general, the higher your home is above the BFE, the lower your risk of flood damage, and thus the lower your flood insurance premium. A flood insurance certificate can be used to calculate your flood insurance rate, confirm that you...