For those seeking information regarding elevation certificates in Beverly, MA, the city website does have detailed information available online. This includes links to the new FEMA flood maps along with details regarding the FEMA Flood Map Informational Meeting held in April. It’s important for homeowners to know that FEMA’s flood maps are based on elevation…
If you’re looking for information on elevation certificates in Waltham, MA, there is information available on the city website. The FAQ section contains frequently asked questions from the Conservation Commission, including the FAQ “Where do I find flood zone information?” Included are links to FEMA for flood zone information and Flood Smart for flood insurance…
The Odds Are In Your Favor With the recent updates in FEMA flood maps, many property owners are understandably concerned about rising flood insurance in Massachusetts. For some, it’s a matter of seeing their current rates double, triple or worse, while others now have to acquire flood insurance for the first time. What many property…
On February 1, 2013, The City of Boston Commissioner of Public Works issued new guidelines for obtaining a curb cut permit. A proposed curb cut plan must be submitted with the application, and must be completed by a MA registered civil engineer or land surveyor. The new guidelines can be seen here.
Homeowners who are paying for flood insurance may have heard the term “elevation certificate”, but just what is an elevation certificate? An elevation certificate is a certificate associated with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which provides information on elevation, building type, flood map location and other information. It measures the difference in elevation between…
Flood insurance rates have been rising across the state. If you’re seeking an elevation certificate in Acton, MA, the town does have information available to residents online. Information about flood zones in Acton can be found here. Acton has its own GIS/Mapping system which shows the town’s flood zones graphically, though the site does warn…
For those seeking information on elevation certificates in Framingham, MA, some information can be found online on the town website. This includes a memo notifying residents of FEMA’s pending Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) updates. Residents can also view a map comparison of the draft 2014 FIRMs with the existing official 2010 FIRMs. This information…
If you’re seeking an elevation certificate in Woburn, there is some information from the town available online, including a FAQ and Local 100 Year Floodplain Map. Also available online are FEMA FIRM maps. Property owners should keep in mind that flood zone designations are based on whole areas rather than an individual structure’s actual elevation.…
If you’re looking for information regarding elevation certificates in Winthrop, MA, the town is one which has a decent amount of information available online. According to the Town of Winthrop website, new flood maps for Winthrop are being proposed by FEMA and will take effect in July of 2015. Property owners who believe they will…
There are many factors which determine the cost of a land survey. When determining the land survey fee, a land surveyor will take the following into account: The type of survey, including the property size, shape and accessibility; the terrain and vegetation; and the time of year. Whether or not existing records and monuments on…