An elevation certificate is a type of document issued by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that identifies some of the most important features of your Idaho property, including flood zone, location, elevation at the lowest point and some key building characteristics. This certificate is used by insurance companies to determine flood insurance premiums. (Remember […]
Read MoreIf you’re working on an Idaho construction project in an area with a high risk of flooding, you’ll need an elevation certificate, which will provide some very important information about the risk in your area and the types of premiums you can expect to pay for flood insurance. The use of an elevation certificate creates […]
Read MoreIf you’re a contractor in Idaho, chances are, you already know what a floodplain study is, as well as why it’s so important to have one. If you’re just starting out or are building in a new area, however, the terms may be foreign. In short, floodplain studies help developers determine the risks of flooding […]
Read MoreYou wouldn’t take on a home improvement project without considering the cost of supplies and labor relative to the resale and enjoyment value you’d get out of it, would you? If you’ve ever performed a cost-benefit analysis of any kind, you can understand the general principle behind value engineering. Value engineering in Idaho considers building […]
Read MoreDespite what a lot of people might think, all land surveys are not created equal. Some surveys provide far more detailed information about a piece of land than others. One of the most comprehensive surveys available is called an ALTA survey—a survey that meets the minimum standards set by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) […]
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