How Drone Surveyors Aid Post-Storm Recovery
When the latest coastal storm hit York, Maine, it didn’t just bring rain and strong winds. It changed the coastline itself. Dunes washed away, roads flooded, and seawalls cracked from the pounding surf. For many homeowners, it felt like their neighborhood had shifted overnight. That’s when drone surveyors stepped in. These professionals use small flying […]
Elevation Certificate Delays Could Stall Mortgage Closings
Buying or selling a home should be exciting, but right now there’s a new wrinkle making things stressful in York. If you live near the coast, the York River, or low-lying land, chances are you’ve heard about an elevation certificate. This surveyor-prepared document shows how high your home sits compared to FEMA’s base flood elevation. […]
Why Every Coastal Home Needs a Flood Elevation Survey
When a video of a house collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean in North Carolina went viral in late September, it made homeowners everywhere stop and think. The footage from Buxton on the Outer Banks showed a beachfront home crumbling into the surf during a coastal storm. It was dramatic, shocking, and a reminder of how […]