Professional House Lifting - Serving all of New Jersey
Hurricane Sandy was the worst disaster many New Jersey residents have seen in their lifetime. Now they are stuck navigating the red tape that comes with cleaning up after the disaster. For many the most difficult part has been deciding if house raising NJ is right for their home, and if so, how to handle the process. If you have been looking over the new FEMA flood maps and are deciding whether or not to lift your Jersey Shore home, here is what you need to know: Your Base Flood Elevation Base flood elevation is a height determined by FEMA that marks the level of floodwater during a 100-year storm. The base flood elevation and the actual elevation of your house play a vital role in determining your flood insurance rates. If You Are In A “V” Zone A “V” zone on the FEMA flood maps indicates waterfront areas that are at highest risk for flooding and, more importantly, which may be subject to breaking waves of three feet or higher. Other zones can still be in dangerous flood are...