Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Surveying and Engineering Services in Bedford, NH
Sandford Surveying & Engineering has been serving southern New Hampshire since 1990, delivering precise and reliable land use and building consulting services. Our team combines over 100 years of collective expertise in surveying, engineering, septic design, and wetland science to provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients. We prioritize direct collaboration with clients, ensuring personalized service that larger firms often cannot match. Our mission focuses on timely, high-quality work while maintaining a deep understanding of local land planning challenges. With decades of experience in boundary surveys, civil engineering, and environmental compliance, we serve as a trusted partner for developers, contractors, and homeowners.Our interdisciplinary approach integrates technical precision with practical problem-solving, supported by certifications in key industry standards. We maintain active memberships in professional organizations like the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association and Structural Engineers of New Hampshire, reinforcing our commitment to excellence. Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized expertise in septic systems, wetland delineation, and structural engineering. We emphasize transparency in all client interactions, ensuring clear communication from project inception to completion. With offices in Bedford, NH, we combine local knowledge with technical rigor to meet the evolving needs of New Hampshire's land development community.
Services
Land Use Planning
Boundary Surveys
Civil Engineering
Wetland Mapping
Septic Design
Subdivision Plats
Drainage Management
Site Analysis
Permit Applications
Structural Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of local land planning expertise in New Hampshire
- Our team includes licensed engineers and certified wetlands scientists
- We provide direct access to decision-makers for faster project timelines
- Our interdisciplinary approach combines surveying, engineering, and environmental compliance
- We maintain active memberships in state professional organizations
What people say
Reliable partner
30 years experience
Direct access to decision-makers
Technical precision
Local market knowledge
Services
Land Surveying
Our licensed surveyors provide precise boundary determinations, topographic mapping, and legal descriptions for residential and commercial properties. Using advanced equipment and decades of local experience, we ensure accurate property corner marking and subdivision plats that meet New Hampshire regulatory requirements. Our services support construction projects, land transactions, and zoning compliance.
Civil Engineering
We design infrastructure solutions including roadways, drainage systems, and utility layouts tailored to New Hampshire's terrain and regulations. Our engineers create grading plans, small bridge designs, and stormwater management systems that balance functionality with environmental considerations. All plans meet local permitting requirements for residential and commercial developments.
Environmental Engineering
Our certified wetlands scientists conduct mapping, erosion control planning, and septic system designs that comply with state and federal regulations. We specialize in dredge and fill applications, floodplain analysis, and soil testing to ensure environmentally responsible development while maintaining project feasibility for clients across southern New Hampshire.
Septic Design
We create customized septic system designs for residential and commercial properties, including soil percolation testing and permit applications. Our certified designers ensure systems meet New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services standards while optimizing functionality for specific site conditions and usage requirements.
Land Use Planning
We provide comprehensive planning services from initial site analysis to final permit acquisition. Our team handles subdivision designs, cluster developments, and planned unit developments while coordinating with local authorities. We offer cost estimation and contract document preparation to streamline the development process for residential and commercial clients.
People
Earl Sandford
President, Senior Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor with 40+ years of experience. Founder of SSE since 1990, teaching surveying at NH Technical Institute. Holds multiple certifications in wetlands and septic systems.
Robert Kilmer
Office Manager, Surveying Operations Manager
Licensed Land Surveyor with 35+ years in mapping and surveying. Joined SSE in 2013, bringing extensive field experience and technical expertise in land planning projects across New Hampshire.
Lori Noonan
CADD Technician
30+ years of surveying drafting experience. Specializes in technical drawings and legal documentation for land surveys and engineering projects since joining SSE in 2000.
Paul Silvernail
Project Manager
Certified septic designer with expertise in boundary determination and subdivision planning. Handles technical aspects of land surveys and environmental compliance since 1996.
Neil Smith
Engineering Technician
Project manager with specialized skills in engineering documentation and technical support for complex land development projects across southern New Hampshire.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We provide boundary surveys, topographic mapping, subdivision plats, and legal descriptions for residential and commercial properties.
Do you handle environmental compliance?
Yes, we offer wetland mapping, erosion control planning, and septic system designs that meet state and federal regulations.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Bedford, Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham counties in southern New Hampshire.
Can you assist with land development permits?
Yes, we prepare complete permit applications and coordinate with local authorities for residential and commercial projects.
