How a Flood Elevation Certificate Can Cut Insurance Costs
After the powerful October 2025 storms, many homeowners were shocked to see water pooling in driveways, backyards, and even window wells. Streets that had always looked dry suddenly turned into mini rivers. Now, more residents are being told by lenders, insurers, or city officials that they need a flood elevation certificate something most people had […]
Drone Survey After Storms: What Surveyors Capture
Northern Utah woke up to soaked streets, washed-out slopes, and standing water after one of the wettest weekends on record. For surveyors, that means one thing — an all-out rush to document what changed. A drone survey has suddenly become the go-to tool for capturing flood damage, slope movement, and shifting terrain before the next […]
Drone Surveying: How FAA BVLOS Rules Could Reshape Work
Drone surveying is no longer a futuristic tool. In Utah, it’s become part of everyday work for surveyors, builders, and developers. From mapping new subdivisions to checking flood channels along Dry Creek, drones are speeding up projects and delivering accurate data. But big changes are on the horizon. On September 29, 2025, the Federal Aviation […]