🧾 Elevation Certificates

Essential Documentation for Floodplain Compliance

An Elevation Certificate is a vital document used to determine a property’s elevation relative to the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) set by FEMA. Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, or developer, this certificate is often required for flood insurance, permitting, or construction within or near a flood zone.

At Global Land Surveying, we prepare accurate, FEMA-compliant Elevation Certificates that help our clients avoid delays, secure appropriate insurance rates, and meet local building requirements. Our team ensures all elevation data is collected, verified, and documented according to FEMA standards, so you can move forward with confidence.

🛠️ When You Might Need an Elevation Certificate:

• Buying or selling a home in or near a floodplain

• Applying for or updating flood insurance

• Constructing or remodeling in a FEMA-designated flood zone

• Challenging an existing flood designation (LOMA/LOMR)

📋 What’s Included:

• Building’s lowest floor elevation

• Base Flood Elevation (BFE) comparison

• FEMA Flood Zone classification

• Site photographs

• Certification by a licensed professional