Get Accurate Results
Save Time & Money
Reduce Stress & Frustration
Are you tired of overpaying for flood insurance?
Does the flood zone restrict building design options?
Are you frustrated with the complex FEMA processes?
Every Property Deserves an Accurate Flood Map
Get Accurate Results
WEC’s professional coastal engineers are technical experts in the means and methods to provide accurate flood zone mapping.
Save Time & Money
Save on flood insurance premiums
Reduce permitting requirements
Lower construction costs.
Reduce Stress & Frustration
WEC engineers have a thorough understanding of the FEMA Risk MAP program and how to successfully request changes through LOMR and CLOMR applications.
We understand the expensive burden flood zones carry
and how difficult it is to change the FEMA maps.
Water Environment Consultants (WEC) delivers coastal engineering services to revise the flood zone designation so you can feel relieved by saving time and money.
support you need to feel confident your project will succeed.
What the plan is:
Request a Call
We’ll conduct a complimentary review of your property and the flooding conditions
Receive a
Custom Plan
We’ll customize a plan specific to your needs and present the options
Get
a New Map
We’ll submit a detailed analysis and application for FEMA to revise the flood map for your property
With WEC on Your Team, You Get:
Seasoned Inside Perspective
Our coastal engineers include former FEMA Flood Risk consultants
Extensive Experience
For over two decades, our engineers and scientists have helped hundreds of
clientsSpecialized Engineering
Our staff are well-versed in the engineering, modeling, and mapping techniques to generate flood maps
Complimentary Evaluations
We’ll assess your property’s flood zones and flood insurance policy free-of-charge and present a customized plan
Established Program Relationships
We maintain relationships with key personnel to coordinate efficient application processing
Trusted Service
We keep an open line of communication throughout the entire process. No job is too
Trusted By
Project Spotlights:
• WEC completed a WHAFIS wave analysis and letter of map revision (LOMR) application to revise the FEMA flood maps for the proposed Magnolia Development project based on updated LiDAR and improved topography.
• The approved LOMR removed a large portion of the site from the VE zone, allowing for more flexible site design, lower construction costs and lower flood insurance costs.
• The approved LOMR removed a large portion of the site from the VE zone, allowing for more flexible site design, lower construction costs and lower flood insurance costs.
• WEC completed a WHAFIS wave analysis and letter of map revision (LOMR) application to revise the FEMA flood maps for a residential development based on updated LiDAR and improved topography.
• The approved LOMR moved the VE zone boundary roughly 700ft seaward and reduced flood insurance premiums for over 50 homeowners.
• WEC completed a WHAFIS wave analysis and letter of map revision (LOMR) application to revise the FEMA flood maps for two sites on the Charleston peninsula.
• The approved LOMR removed the parcels from the VE zone, reducing the building code requirements and flood insurance premiums.
• The approved LOMR removed the parcels from the VE zone, reducing the building code requirements and flood insurance premiums.
• The Chatham County Flood Plain Ordinance allows for placement of fill in coastal flood zones in some instances, but the applicant must use a FEMA-approved wave model to evaluate compliance with the ordinance.
• WEC has completed many flood impact studies using both 1D and 2D wave models to support permitting requirements for development projects located in the FEMA flood zones.
• WEC has completed many flood impact studies using both 1D and 2D wave models to support permitting requirements for development projects located in the FEMA flood zones.
• WEC completed a WHAFIS wave analysis and conditional letter of map revision (CLOMR) application to revise the FEMA flood maps for a waterfront park and hotel based on a proposed bulkhead designed to remove the site from the VE zone.
• The successful rezoning will allow more flexible ground floor programming, and it will provide large flood insurance savings.
• WEC also completed the wave load and overtopping analysis to support the structural design of the wall.
• The successful rezoning will allow more flexible ground floor programming, and it will provide large flood insurance savings.
• WEC also completed the wave load and overtopping analysis to support the structural design of the wall.
What people are saying about us
”WEC is a pleasure to work with. The level of service, responsiveness & turnaround times for this type scope of work is some of the best I have experienced in my 30+ year career. They clearly provide true value for the dollar!
Dan MoorePresident I Marine Division, Straticon
”Over the years, SEFA has had to prepare Integrated Contingency Plans (ICPs) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to meet several power generating utilities’ NPDES permit requirements. WEC’s experience working with large utilities and industrial operations eliminated any concerns that each SWPPP and or ICP would comply with the permit requirements and also reflect the utility’s culture. WEC was able to help collaborate issues with both SEFA and the utility, and having them on the team definitely made things less stressful.
Todd WilsonDirector of Environmental Services, The SEFA Group
”“WEC has provided a high level of service and has consistently met our high expectations. I particularly value WEC’s technical and regulatory expertise in approaching and addressing a wide range of issues with DHEC.”
Paul CalamitaChainman, AquaLaw
”Because we renew our NPDES so infrequently, we lacked the knowledge and experience needed to negotiate a good permit – we needed help. IP hired WEC, and I realized we had picked the right consultant when I saw firsthand the regulatory and science-based positions that WEC presented were either seriously considered by the State, or were resolved to our satisfaction. By working with WEC, we now spend less on sampling, analysis, and other compliance costs, saving our facility significant money.
John BakerEnvironmental Engineering Manager, International Paper
”“Mr. Goodrich integrated seamlessly within the Corps team, and his participation in brainstorming and problem solving exercises was critical in overcoming challenging technical concepts. His expertise, professionalism and work ethic contributed greatly to the delivery of a quality project that met the aggressive timeline for completion. I would highly recommend Mr. Goodrich and Water Environment Consultants for other projects requiring environmental and water resources expertise.”
Brian Williams, P.E.Assistant Chief of Programs and Project Management Division, US Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District
”We have worked with WEC for a long time, and their combination of technical expertise, regulatory understanding, and local knowledge make them very competitive, even versus much larger firms. We have always found them to be reasonable, reliable, and prompt, saving us considerable time and stress with complex projects. WEC is a critical part of our team.
Jesse Cannon, P.EManager - Water Quality, Santee Cooper
”In several projects we have needed accurate hydrodynamic modeling work of conditions around our site. From the beginning it was clear that WEC was interested in helping us find an economical but technically sound solution. Our job is much easier, knowing we have someone like WEC as a partner who can provide reasonably priced exceptional technical support in a variety of areas. WEC solves our problems in less time, for less money, and with less stress than we would have ever expected. Exactly the kind of partner you are looking for in business.
Philip RowlandDulany Industries
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