by Neal Hingorany | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
Filling in flood zones is a complicated subject. As a consultant, it can be a challenging recommendation to offer. The case is a fairly simple one to make: building sites are not often improved and it may be a once in a lifetime or a once in a 50 year period...
by Neal Hingorany | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
Today you’ll learn what a V Zone is! Using soils, geotechnical data and site information (as well as site data, the flood zone, grades, architectural design, etc.), we are able to design an appropriate foundation for any home or structure. How that’s done...
by Neal Hingorany | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog
The first thing I would say to a new client about new construction or a substantial rehab (>50% building value) in flood zones is don’t do it, unless you can afford to lose it. First time homebuyers, homebuyers financing a significant portion of the property,...
by Neal Hingorany | Sep 24, 2018 | Blog
Basements can be great, if they are well designed; if you just went out and dug a basement sized hole in your yard, chances are it would fill up with water sooner or later. Part of our job is to make sure that does not happen. Basements are a relatively inexpensive...
