Elevation Survey: Prove Your Property’s True Flood Risk

Licensed land surveyor performing an elevation survey at a residential property while the homeowner observes the process.

Buying a home near the coast sounds dreamy—until the flood maps start disagreeing. Many buyers are discovering that their listings show “high flood risk” on Flood Factor, even though FEMA maps place their property in a low-risk zone. That mix-up can freeze a loan, raise insurance costs, or even delay closing. If this sounds familiar, […]

Erosion Took Your Yard—Get a Boundary Survey Now

Eroded beachfront showing exposed roots and buildings near the shore, highlighting the need for a boundary survey after storm damage.

When the waves get rough along York’s coastline, homeowners feel it right away. Seawalls crack, dunes wash away, and sandy backyards turn into cliffs overnight. After this season’s nor’easter, York’s beaches at Long Sands and Short Sands look completely different. The shoreline literally moved. And that raises a question few people think about until it’s […]

How Drone Surveyors Aid Post-Storm Recovery

A drone surveyor mapping coastal erosion and storm damage along a flooded shoreline to support 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 […]