Elevation Certificates

Accurate Documentation for Flood Risk Assessment and Compliance

Elevation certificates provide essential data on a property’s elevation relative to base flood elevations (BFEs) to support flood insurance, permitting, and FEMA compliance. Our team conducts precise field surveys and prepares certified elevation certificates to help property owners, developers, and municipalities manage flood risks and meet regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Obtain Verified Elevation Data for Your Property

Certified elevation certificates document key elevation points, helping to determine flood risk and insurance requirements.

Address Compliance With FEMA and Local Floodplain Regulations

Our elevation certificates support FEMA flood insurance requirements, floodplain permitting, and Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) requests.

Reduce Flood Insurance Costs When Applicable

Accurate elevation data can demonstrate reduced flood risk, potentially lowering insurance premiums and supporting flood zone changes.

What to Expect

The elevation certificate process provides essential data for flood risk assessment and regulatory compliance. Here’s what to expect:

* Every project is unique! Exact steps and services will vary.

1. Site Survey and Elevation Data Collection

We conduct precise field surveys to determine property elevations, including the lowest floor and adjacent grades.

2. Base Flood Elevation (BFE) Comparison

Our team compares surveyed elevations to FEMA floodplain data to assess compliance and potential risk levels.

3. Certificate Preparation and Documentation

We prepare FEMA-compliant elevation certificates with all required data for insurance, permitting, or map revision requests.

4. Flood Insurance and LOMA Support

Elevation certificates can be used to support LOMA applications and provide critical information for flood insurance providers.

5. Regulatory Coordination

We assist property owners and developers in working with local floodplain administrators and FEMA to address elevation-related requirements.

You Want to Reduce Flood Insurance Costs When Eligible

Accurate elevation data can demonstrate a lower flood risk, potentially qualifying for reduced flood insurance premiums.

You Require Compliance With FEMA Floodplain Regulations

Elevation certificates support FEMA requirements and may help with flood zone modifications.

You Need an Elevation Certificate for Flood Insurance or Permitting

Certified elevation data helps determine flood risk and meet regulatory or insurance requirements.

Use Cases

Elevation certificates are essential for flood risk assessment, insurance, and compliance. This service could be right for you if: