Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Surveying & Engineering Services in Bedford, NH
Since 1990, Sandford Surveying & Engineering has been a trusted provider of comprehensive land planning services in southern New Hampshire. Our team combines over 100 years of collective expertise in surveying, civil engineering, septic design, and wetland science to deliver precise, client-focused solutions. We specialize in boundary surveys, site planning, environmental compliance, and infrastructure design for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Our founder, Earl Sandford, established the firm with a vision to offer personalized service while maintaining the technical rigor of larger firms. We pride ourselves on direct client access to decision-makers, ensuring timely responses to project needs. Our interdisciplinary team holds professional licenses and certifications in engineering, land surveying, and wetland science, with active participation in industry associations like the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association.We serve clients across Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham counties, providing tailored solutions for property development, zoning compliance, and environmental stewardship. Our commitment to technical excellence is matched by our dedication to community, as evidenced by our founder's teaching role at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. We maintain full transparency in our processes, adhering to strict professional standards while delivering actionable insights for complex land use challenges. Our office operations integrate advanced technology with traditional craftsmanship, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis for every project. This combination of experience, technology, and client-centric approach has sustained our reputation for trustworthy excellence over three decades of service.
Services
Land Surveying
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Residential Development
Commercial Land Planning
Septic System Design
Wetland Mapping
Boundary Surveys
Site Analysis
Subdivision Plats
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of continuous service to southern New Hampshire communities
- Our team includes licensed professionals in engineering, surveying, and wetland science
- Direct access to decision-makers for timely project resolution
- Specialized expertise in local land use regulations and environmental compliance
- Proven track record with thousands of successfully completed projects
What people say
Reliable and capable partner
Call or pop in
Decision maker access
30 years of service
Trustworthy excellence
Services
Land Surveying
Our licensed surveyors provide precise boundary determinations using advanced equipment and historical deed research. Services include topographic mapping, lot corner marking, and subdivision plats for residential and commercial properties. We maintain accurate records of New Hampshire's unique land use patterns and historical property divisions.
Civil Engineering
We design infrastructure solutions including roadways, drainage systems, and utility layouts tailored to local geology and regulations. Our engineers create grading plans that balance development needs with environmental protection requirements across various property types.
Environmental Engineering
Our certified wetland scientists conduct mapping and permitting services that satisfy state and federal environmental regulations. We develop erosion control strategies and septic system designs that maintain ecological balance while enabling property development.
Residential Development
We assist homeowners and contractors with subdivision design, boundary resolution, and septic system permitting. Our services ensure compliance with local zoning laws while optimizing property usability for new construction or land improvements.
Commercial Land Planning
We provide comprehensive site analysis and development plans for commercial properties, including parking layouts, drainage solutions, and regulatory compliance documentation. Our team coordinates with municipal authorities to streamline approval processes for business developments.
People
Earl Sandford
President, Senior Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor with 40+ years of experience. Founder of SSE in 1990, former NH Land Surveyors Board member, and NH Technical Institute instructor specializing in surveying and grading.
Robert Kilmer
Office Manager, Surveying Operations Manager
Licensed Land Surveyor with 35+ years in land planning. Joined SSE in 2013, bringing extensive mapping and boundary determination expertise. Graduate of SUNY-ESF Ranger School with specialized knowledge of New Hampshire's terrain.
Lori Noonan
CADD Technician
Certified drafting professional with 30+ years of surveying experience. Responsible for technical drawings and boundary documentation since joining SSE in 2000. Trained at NH Vocational Technical College and University of New Hampshire.
Paul Silvernail
Project Manager, Engineering Technician
Certified septic designer with associate degrees in computer engineering and wetland delineation. Handles project management and technical design since 1996, specializing in boundary research and environmental compliance documentation.
Neil Smith
Project Manager, Engineering Technician
Experienced engineering technician managing complex land development projects. Combines technical expertise with local regulatory knowledge to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams for commercial and residential developments.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We provide boundary surveys, topographic mapping, subdivision plats, and deed research for residential and commercial properties throughout southern New Hampshire.
Do you handle environmental compliance projects?
Yes, our certified wetland scientists conduct mapping, erosion control planning, and septic system permitting while ensuring regulatory compliance with state and federal agencies.
What engineering services are available?
We offer civil engineering solutions including site plans, drainage systems, roadway design, and utility layouts tailored to New Hampshire's specific geological and regulatory environment.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham counties in southern New Hampshire, with extensive knowledge of local zoning regulations and land patterns.
