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Rose Building Contractors, Inc. specializes in coastal zone construction. We can assist you in answering the questions you have - and

bulletIs there any waterfront land left?

bulletHow can I tell if my property is in a flood zone?
bulletWhat are the front / rear / side setbacks for my property?
bulletWhat setbacks apply to my swimming pool and deck?
bulletWhat type of structure (can I / must I) build in a particular flood zone?
bulletAt what height should I build my garage floor?
bulletHow does BFE pertain to my property?
bulletDo I need pilings?

bulletWhat is Base Flood Elevation BFE?
bulletWhat is FEMA?
bulletWhat does NGVD / NAVD stand for?
bulletWhat does FIRM stand for?
bulletWhat is MSL?
bulletDo I need Flood Insurance?
bulletWhat does Flood Insurance cover?
bulletHow much does Flood Insurance cost?
bulletWhat is the 50% rule?
bulletHow does the 50% rule affect my property?
bulletWhat is a soil test?
bulletHow much does a soil test cost?
bulletWhat do I need a surveyor for?

bulletWhat is the purpose of pilings?
bulletWhat type of pilings should I use?
bulletHow much do pilings cost?

bulletHow can I legally use the space under my house?
bulletCan I air condition my garage floor area?
bulletCan I add a bathroom on the pool level?
bulletWhat is a Break-a-Way wall?
bulletWhy do I need those vents and spaces in the break-a-way walls?

bulletHow does the seawall affect my potential pool construction?
bulletAt what height must I construct my swimming pool?
bulletCan/must I build a retaining wall behind my swimming pool?
bulletHow much is a retaining wall?
bulletHow high can/may I build the retaining wall?
bulletWhat is the best material to use for my pool deck on grade?

bulletHow long do coastal zone homes take to build?
bulletHow do coastal construction requirements differ from normal construction requirements?
bulletWhat are my structural choices?
bulletHow is coastal construction priced?
bulletHow important are waterproofing measures?
bulletWhat specific waterproofing measures should I take?
bulletHow do I get a dock built?
bulletHow much does a dock cost?
bulletCan I have landscape lighting?
bulletHow do I handle the rain water run off?
bulletWhat is the building code for stairs?