Why Homeowners Suddenly Need an Elevation Certificate

Basement water damage in a home caused by frozen pipes and ice dams during a deep winter freeze, leading homeowners to request an elevation certificate

This week’s deep freeze did more than burst pipes and overload sump pumps. Across Minneapolis, many homeowners fixed their water damage, cleaned their basements, and tried to move on. However, some later received an unexpected message. Their lender or insurance company suddenly asked for an elevation certificate. For many people, that request came out of […]