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More and more property owners find themselves facing increased costs for flood insurance, especially those who have experienced damage from recent severe weather events. Flood maps are being reviewed and amended, and more sites are being impacted by changes in floodplain boundaries. Significant increases in insurance premiums are common, even with properties that may only be marginally affected. Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC is prepared to assist you.

The FEMA Elevation Certificate is the primary source of determining the relationship of your property to the flood hazard limits. It provides a means to document existing elevations of the property, and illustrate the relationship to the flood hazard limits depicted on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Utilizing this information provides documentation that could support reductions in premiums, or even eliminate the requirement for flood insurance by lenders.

Even if findings indicate a property falls outside the flood hazard area, it may still be appropriate to carry flood insurance. If you are near a flood prone area, you could still be at risk for flooding. Groundwater infiltration can be as great a problem as surface flows under certain conditions. An Elevation Certificate will aid you in assessing the risk, and taking appropriate action to protect you and your property.

Please call if you need help addressing this important issue.

About the Author

Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering (HVE) prepared the surveys and site, landscaping and lighting plans for this project. Deer Path Phase II consisted of the construction of a 22,000 square foot retail building and associated parking.

HVE obtained all regulatory approvals and was instrumental in obtaining township approval at the Planning Board. Construction stakeout, As-Built and ALTA surveys were also performed.

Please contact this office if you need surveying and engineering work done on your next project.

About the Author

Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC prepared site plans and obtained approval from the Hamilton Township Planning Board, Mercer County Planning Board and the Mercer County Soil Conservation District for the TROIL Warehouse and Recycling Center in Hamilton Township. Construction on this project began in late 2013 and is nearing completion. Hopewell Valley Engineering is currently providing engineering and construction stake-out services during the construction.

This project consists of improvements to an existing project site located on East State Street Extension in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ. After demolition of the existing asphalt plant, the project will include an approximately 29,000 SF warehouse building with its associated tank storage area, loading areas and parking areas. An existing NJDEP approved Class B concrete, asphalt, brick and block recycling facility will continue to operate on the site after the new building and parking has been completed.

Please contact me if you need help with your next project.

About the Author

Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) prepared a Boundary Survey, Topographic Survey and a Stormwater Dry Well Design for a new building addition project at the Princeton Terrace Club. The project received site plan approval in January, 2014 and construction is underway.

This project includes an addition to the existing building. Stormwater runoff from the new roof areas will be connected to the underground drywell system to support groundwater recharge and control small storm events. The survey plan prepared by HVE was used as the base plan for the site plan showing the building addition and stormwater improvements. HVE completed permeability soil testing and the design of the underground stormwater dry well system.

Please contact this office if you need surveying and engineering work done on your next project.

About the Author

Russ Smith

Hopewell Valley Engineering, PC (HVE) has completed the design and governmental approvals for the Lawrence Toyota car dealership in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, NJ. HVE is currently providing engineering and construction stake-out services during the construction of the improvements.

This project consists of improvements to the existing new and used car dealership located on US Route 1 in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. The project will expand the new and used car sales buildings, expand and renovate the service department, add a body shop to the Used Car building and add a stand alone detail building. Customer and inventory parking areas will be improved
and expanded.

Please contact me so we can help you complete the improvements needed for your next project.

About the Author

Russ Smith

Hopwell Valley Engineering – A New Look, Embracing the Future

Technology is accelerating at a dizzying paces, not only for cellphones and computers, but with websites, applications and communication as well.

Since the founding of Hopewell Valley Engineering the principals have looked for the best ways to support customers with engineering knowledge, skills and technology.

In the ongoing blending of technology and work, HVE has published a new and up-to-date website with a variety of new features.

Some of these features will help HVE grow with the expanding economy, however several new features are designed to improve communication and make it easier for clients to access their documents and interact with HVE staff.

Here are some of the new features:

• A “responsive” website that can be viewed easily on mobile devices.
• Easier navigation and access to HVE services and information
• Private and secure client portals that allow file upload and download
• Client updates when information is posted to a client portal

Please take a few minutes to view our new site. If you are a new or existing client and you would like to talk about how to access your files and documents more efficiently, please call me or Rich Swett and we’ll be glad to show you how it works.

About the Author

Russ Smith