What to Screenshot Before You Order an Elevation Certificate

Preliminary flood hazard map showing property location near a river and flood zones for elevation certificate assessment

If you live in Bridgeport, West Virginia, and your bank or insurance company just asked for an elevation certificate, you’re probably wondering what it is—and why it costs money. Before you order one, there’s a simple way to save time and possibly avoid extra fees. You can use the free WV Flood Tool, a state-run […]

Why Your Boundary Survey May Take Longer Than Usual

Land surveyors conducting a boundary survey in an open field under bright sunlight, checking instruments and marking property points

If you’ve ever scheduled a boundary survey and found out it’s taking longer than planned, you’re not alone. Lately, surveyors across the U.S.—including here in Bridgeport, West Virginia—have been facing rare delays caused by unexpected factors in the sky and in their equipment. The good news? These setbacks are temporary and are often a sign […]

New Drone Rules Every Drone Land Surveying Firm Must Know

Drone land surveying at a construction site with a professional surveyor controlling the drone for mapping and site inspection

If you work in drone land surveying, there’s big news you need to know. The state recently tightened its UAV privacy rule—changing how drones can legally fly over private property. This update doesn’t just affect hobbyists or photographers; it directly impacts how surveyors, developers, and property owners use drones for mapping and construction projects. What […]