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…
Homeowners whose properties are considered to be within high-risk zones are often required by their lenders to obtain flood insurance. If the homeowner does not agree with this requirement, they can dispute it by getting a flood zone determination from FEMA. If the lowest adjacent grade elevation of the structure or the lowest lot elevation…
In Boston Certified Plot Plans are required by the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department when you’re filing certain applications, including a Long Form Application, (BD-1, BD-1A) or (BD-2, 2A) Application to Amend Plans, and Permission for Use of Premises Application. Certified Plot Plans are stamped plans which must be drawn up by a Massachusetts…
There are many reasons why you may need the services of a land surveyor. Recently we conducted a property survey in Newton, MA. The homeowners were intending to cut down several trees on their property but first wanted a land survey to make certain that the trees were, in fact, on their property and not…
We did a property survey in Lexington the other day for a homeowner planning to have an addition built on his house. Once we completed this Lexington land survey, we discovered that part of the property is in protected wetlands. Unfortunately, after consulting with a wetlands specialist, the homeowner learned that his planned addition could…
We completed a property survey in Wellesley with stakeout recently. The homeowners wanted their land surveyed prior to putting up a fence, something which we see pretty frequently. When installing a fence or other structure on or close to the property line, it’s definitely a good idea to have your property surveyed first. In the…