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Flood Elevation Certificate

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Understanding your property's flood risk and managing insurance costs is crucial. Elevation Certificates play a key role in this process, helping property owners in flood-prone areas navigate these challenges effectively.

What is an Elevation Certificate?

An Elevation Certificate is a document that details a building's elevation data. It's used to ensure compliance with FEMA's floodplain management ordinances and is crucial for accurately determining flood insurance premiums.

Catering to Diverse Property Types

No matter the nature of your property - be it residential, commercial, or a new construction in Texas - our team is equipped to provide the necessary Elevation Certificate and a range of other surveying services.

Why choose South Texas Surveying?

Seasoned Expertise: Our team of licensed surveyors brings extensive experience in elevation surveys, ensuring compliance with FEMA's stringent requirements.
Unmatched Accuracy: Leveraging cutting-edge surveying technology, we guarantee precision in our Elevation Certificates, offering reassurance to homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals in South Texas.
Efficient Delivery: Recognizing the urgency of Elevation Certificates, we are committed to a swift service delivery without compromising quality.

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What is a Flood / FEMA certificate?

Elevation or FEMA certificates are official forms issued by the National Flood Insurance, a program set in place by FEMA, for clients to use to obtain flood insurance. Depending on the location of your property, you may now be required by your mortgage company to maintain flood insurance due to being located in a flood hazard zone.

Flood Elevation Certificate will include:

Base Flood Elevation: how high the water will get during a 100-year flood or storm and the expected damage to your property. The anticipated flood water elevation values are shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and flood plain maps.
Elevation Data: these are measurements of the interior and exterior of your property’s floor and major appliance elevations. A land surveyor or engineer must visit the property to make these measurements. This data is a key factor in your property's Base Flood Elevation values.

Where Efficiency Meets Affordability

The South Texas Surveying family is dedicated to our clients because we understand the importance of each and every project we undertake. We take pride in our work, therefore it is our mission to make sure that every time we take on a survey project, we give it our all.

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Common Questions about Land Surveying

What is land surveying and why is it important?

Land surveying is the process of measuring and mapping the physical features of a piece of land. This includes determining boundaries, marking property lines, and identifying natural and man-made features such as hills, streams, and buildings. Land surveying is essential for a variety of reasons, including property ownership, construction and development projects, and legal disputes.

What are some common methods used in land surveying?

There are several methods used in land surveying, including Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying, terrestrial surveying, and aerial surveying. GPS surveying uses satellites to accurately determine the location of points on the earth's surface, while terrestrial surveying involves taking measurements on the ground using a variety of tools and equipment. Aerial surveying uses aircraft or drones to capture images and data from above.

How much does land surveying cost and how long does it take?

The cost and duration of land surveying can vary widely depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the property, the type of surveying method used, and the location. Generally, land surveying can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars and can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to complete. It is important to obtain multiple quotes from qualified surveyors before selecting a provider to ensure that you receive a fair price and accurate results.

Some of The Property Surveys We Offer

Commercial Title Surveys

Expert Commercial Title Surveys: Mapping your property's legal boundaries to facilitate secure real estate transactions and development planning.

Topographical Surveys

Discover the lay of the land with our Topographical Surveys, providing detailed elevation and feature mapping for informed construction and land use planning.

Turn-Key Platting Services

From concept to completion, our Turn-Key Platting Services provide end-to-end management for your land development projects, simplifying complex platting tasks.

UAV LiDAR Surveys

Harness the power of UAV LiDAR Surveys to capture detailed topographic data, enhancing decision-making for construction, mining, and forestry projects.

George Owens

Commercial Broker

I have worked with many surveying companies, but South Texas Surveying stands out for their exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to their clients.

Kim Wexler

Project Manager

Their accurate and thorough surveys make my job a lot easier, their ability to communicate effectively with all parties involved is commendable. I highly recommend South Texas Surveying.

James Cart

Homeowner

As a new homeowner, I was thoroughly impressed with the professional service provided by South Texas Surveying. I high recommend their services to any one buying a home in Houston.