How a Flood Elevation Certificate Impacts Insurance Claims

Flooded city road under a bridge after heavy rain showing rising water levels linked to flood elevation certificate and insurance claims

When a bridge breaks and a city tells people to boil water, insurance paperwork is probably the last thing on your mind. But after this week’s flooding around Mount Dora and parts of Orlando, many homeowners are wondering: What does my flood elevation certificate have to do with my insurance? The truth is—it matters a […]

Don’t Rebuild Yet—Get a Boundary Line Survey First

Flooded suburban neighborhood after heavy rain showing standing water near homes and lawns, highlighting the need for a boundary line survey

When the skies opened over Central Florida this week, it wasn’t even a hurricane—but it sure felt like one. Nearly 20 inches of rain fell across Orlando and nearby cities, flooding streets, washing out roads, and even opening up a few sinkholes near Eustis and Mount Dora. While homeowners rushed to drain their driveways and […]

Avoid Costly Fence Fights With a Construction Staking Survey

Land surveyor discussing property boundaries with homeowners during a construction staking survey

If you’ve spent any time on Reddit lately, you’ve probably seen those viral posts about neighbors fighting over a few inches of fence or driveway. The comments are full of frustration, legal threats, and regret — all because someone thought they could “eyeball” the property line. In cities like Orlando, where subdivisions curve around lakes […]