Bedford Design Consultants

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About the firm

Bedford Design Consultants is a civil engineering and land surveying firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 1987. The practice has grown to also offer landscape architecture and environmental engineering, with a focus on maximizing the development potential of land for private landowners and developers throughout the New Hampshire area. Services span land surveying, civil site engineering, regulatory permitting, and landscape architecture across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects.

Established
1987
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · Environmental Engineering

People

Robert J. BaskervillePresident

Capabilities

Land Surveying

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Bedford Design Consultants offers a full range of land surveying services designed to meet the needs of landowners and developers. Experienced surveyors and field crews use the latest surveying technologies, including NH State LIDAR topography, to deliver precise and reliable results.

  • Subdivisions

    Lot design to meet town and state regulations, with applications and plans submitted for local Planning Board approval.

  • Lot Line Adjustments
  • Boundary Surveys
  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
  • Plot Plans and Residential Surveys
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Condominium Surveys
  • FEMA Elevation Certifications and LOMA
  • Existing Conditions Plans

    Detailed plans including boundary, topography, soils, and existing site features required for site plans and subdivisions.

Civil Engineering

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Bedford Design Consultants provides civil site engineering services covering all aspects of site planning and development, from concept through regulatory approval. Services address retail, commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use projects.

  • Site Plans

    Land assessment and site plan creation addressing development goals, environmental and regulatory requirements, and submissions to local and state agencies.

  • Retail, Commercial, and Industrial Site Plans

    Engineering for office parks, shopping centers, warehouses, and manufacturing buildings.

  • Residential Apartment and Condominium Site Plans

    Solutions for residential developments from single-family homes to large-scale housing projects.

  • Mixed-Use Site Plans and Planned Unit Developments

    Planning and design of integrated residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

  • Master Land Use Planning
  • Drainage Studies
  • Septic Design

    Comprehensive septic system design for commercial and residential projects, including installations, replacements, and upgrades.

  • Roadway Plan and Profiles

Permitting

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Bedford Design Consultants navigates complex regulatory processes in New Hampshire, including NHDES permits, local planning and zoning boards, wetland and shoreland permitting, Army Corps of Engineers coordination, and stormwater compliance.

  • Planning Board Submissions

    Coordination of Planning Board submissions and attendance at meetings.

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment

    Navigation of zoning variances and exceptions, document preparation, and meeting attendance.

  • Conservation Commission Coordination
  • NHDOT Driveway Permits

    Sight distance plans, traffic report coordination, and driveway improvement design.

  • NHDES Shoreland Permitting

    Compliance with regulations governing development within 250 feet of designated water bodies.

  • NHDES Wetland Permitting

    Dredge and fill applications, plans, and required documents.

  • NHDES Alteration of Terrain (AoT)

    Permitting for developments disturbing over 100,000 square feet.

  • NHDES Subsurface (Septic Approval)
  • Army Corps of Engineers Permitting

    Permitting for projects impacting wetlands and waterways.

  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

    Federal stormwater compliance to protect water quality during construction.

Landscape Architecture

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Bedford Design Consultants provides landscape architecture services integrating land asset management, conceptual design, and master planning. Emphasis is placed on promoting health, safety, and welfare of land users while considering the natural environment.

  • Conceptual Design

    Clear conceptual visions for development projects, researched against local and state regulations for feasibility.

  • Master Land Use Planning

    Comprehensive planning for large-scale or long-term development projects.

  • Land Asset Management

    Site analyses informing design decisions for building orientation, drainage, septics, and wetland locations.

  • Form, Function, and Aesthetics

    Thoughtful design of outdoor spaces and amenities to enhance user experience.

Industries

Residential · Commercial · Industrial · Mixed-Use · Land Development · Environmental & Remediation · Sports & Recreation

Projects

264 S. River Road

Bedford, NH · Commercial

Project details

Existing office building on a commercially zoned lot; owner sought to optimize land use.

Gilcreast Commons Site Plan

Londonderry, NH · Commercial

Project details

Consolidation of two lots adjacent to an existing Hannaford Supermarket on Gilcreast Road.

Pickleball Facility Site Plan

Merrimack, NH · Sports & Recreation

Project details

2-acre parcel along Daniel Webster Highway with narrow frontage that expands toward the rear.

The Preserve at West Bedford

Bedford, NH · Residential

Project details

Three separate subdivisions combined into one project totaling 246 acres with 89 lots.