Business Details
47 Years
experience
Professional Land Surveying Services in Portland, ME
Maine Coast Surveying & Flood Consultants was founded in 1979 and has since established itself as a leader in professional land surveying, GPS/GIS mapping, and floodplain services. Our team includes three licensed State of Maine Professional Land Surveyors, certified floodplain managers, and an Education Coordinator, combining decades of experience with advanced technological expertise. We specialize in boundary surveys, elevation certificates, mortgage loan inspections, and underground utility locating, serving clients from Down East Maine to New Hampshire. Our mission emphasizes thorough communication, ethics, and public safety, ensuring accurate results that reflect our clients' best interests.With formal education in land surveying, civil engineering, and floodplain management, we provide comprehensive guidance tailored to diverse real estate needs. We prioritize client understanding of our processes, offering post-service reviews to clarify findings and decisions. Our commitment to innovation and traditional work ethic has earned us recognition, including the Francis Crowe Society Distinguished Engineer Award, and we actively contribute to industry education through publications and training programs.
Services
Boundary Surveys
Elevation Certificates
Mortgage Loan Inspections
Underground Utility Locating
Floodplain Services
Subdivision Design
Topographic Surveys
ALTA/ACSM Surveys
Expert Testimony
Historical Research
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in land surveying and floodplain management.
- Our team includes certified floodplain managers and licensed professional surveyors.
- We utilize advanced GPS/GIS technology for precise mapping and data collection.
- We offer comprehensive educational resources to improve client understanding.
- Our services are backed by a commitment to ethics, public safety, and client communication.
What people say
Professional and knowledgeable
Prompt and courteous
Expert testimony in boundary disputes
Accurate elevation certificates
Thorough deed research
Services
Boundary Surveys
Boundary Surveys determine property lines based on historical records and field evidence. Our process identifies encroachments, easements, and discrepancies, providing legally defensible documentation for real estate transactions or disputes. Clients receive detailed plans and expert guidance to ensure compliance with municipal requirements.
Elevation Certificates
Elevation Certificates verify a structure's elevation relative to flood zones, supporting insurance rate calculations and FEMA map amendments. Our certified surveyors deliver precise data to help clients reduce premiums or challenge flood zone classifications through official LOMA/LOMR submissions.
Mortgage Loan Inspections
Mortgage Loan Inspections confirm compliance with setback regulations and flood zone determinations for lending purposes. We provide lenders with accurate assessments of property improvements, ensuring adherence to federal flood insurance requirements while facilitating smooth loan closings.
Underground Utility Locating
Our utility locating services identify subsurface infrastructure using ground-penetrating radar and GPS technology. This non-invasive process ensures safe excavation planning and accurate mapping of private and public utility networks for construction or maintenance projects.
Floodplain Services
Floodplain Services include high-water determinations, base flood elevation studies, and FEMA submittal preparation. We assist clients in navigating flood zone regulations, offering technical expertise to mitigate risks and support compliance with national flood insurance program requirements.
People
James D. Nadeau
Owner, Professional Land Surveyor
Jim Nadeau is a licensed surveyor and certified floodplain manager with over 30 years of experience. He leads Maine Coast Surveying's operations and educational initiatives, contributing to FEMA advisory committees and industry publications.
Tom Blake
Professional Land Surveyor
Tom Blake specializes in historical survey research and floodplain management. With 30 years of experience, he contributes to local history preservation and serves as a chapter leader in the Maine Society of Land Surveyors.
Mark Carpenter
Professional Land Surveyor
Mark Carpenter focuses on floodplain services and utility mapping. He holds certifications in floodplain management and serves as FEMA liaison for the Narragansett Chapter of the Maine Society of Land Surveyors.
Nikki Oteyza
Education Coordinator
Nikki Oteyza manages educational programs and client communications. She coordinates training initiatives and develops outreach materials, including the company's monthly newsletter on flood zone issues and surveying topics.
Questions
What is a boundary survey used for?
A boundary survey establishes property lines based on legal records and field evidence, resolving disputes and guiding real estate transactions or development projects.
How does an elevation certificate help with flood insurance?
An elevation certificate documents a structure's elevation to determine flood risk, potentially reducing insurance premiums or supporting FEMA map amendment requests.
Can a mortgage loan inspection be used for construction?
No, mortgage loan inspections only assess compliance with setback and flood zone requirements for lending purposes, not for construction planning.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Maine from Down East to New Hampshire, including coastal and inland regions with specialized floodplain expertise.
How do you resolve boundary line discrepancies?
We conduct extensive records research and field investigations to identify the best available evidence, applying legal standards to resolve discrepancies through documentation and expert testimony.
What is included in a floodplain service?
Floodplain services include elevation determinations, FEMA submittals, and compliance assessments to help clients manage flood risks and regulatory requirements.
