Client-Centered Engineering and Land Surveying Solutions
Hanover Land Services, Inc. (HLS) provides civil engineering, land planning, and land surveying services across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Originally founded in 1969 as Worley Surveying and incorporated as HLS in 2000, the practice operates offices in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and Westminster, Maryland. It delivers technical solutions in site design, hydrology and hydraulics, environmental permitting, agricultural site design, and construction inspection for municipal, residential, commercial, and transportation projects.
Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) · Qualified Forest Conservation Professional · NICET Certification · Bridge Safety Inspector
Christina G. CasolePresident
Keith A. HeindelVice President
Kristin D. BarmoyAdvisor
Provides site design, stormwater management, and hydrology and hydraulics engineering for diverse developments.
Developing comprehensive site layouts, grading plans, and utility designs to secure municipal approvals.
Designing systems to control runoff and meet environmental regulations using modern containment and filtration techniques.
Analyzing water flow, watershed behavior, and drainage systems to prevent flooding and manage water resources.
Rehabilitating degraded waterways to stabilize banks, improve water quality, and support local aquatic habitats.
Creating tailored plans for agricultural facilities, addressing conservation and site-specific operational needs.
Planning and designing residential and commercial subdivisions to optimize land use and infrastructure.
Evaluating sight lines and road alignments to ensure safe access and egress for new developments.
Delivers precise boundary, topographic, and construction surveying using advanced mapping instruments and GPS technology.
Determining exact property lines and mapping physical terrain features for planning and design.
Providing highly accurate field markings to guide construction crews during site development.
Establishing precise geodetic control networks to support large-scale engineering and mapping projects.
Utilizing global positioning systems and robotic total stations to gather highly accurate spatial data efficiently.
Conducting soil evaluation tests to determine absorption rates for septic system designs.
Processing field measurements into detailed computer-aided drafting models and topographic maps.
Assesses environmental impact and secures permits for projects near sensitive ecological resources.
Navigating complex state and federal regulatory frameworks to obtain necessary environmental clearances.
Identifying and mapping the exact boundaries of wetlands to ensure regulatory compliance.
Securing joint permits for construction activities impacting streams, rivers, and wetland areas.
Evaluating the health, water quality, and ecological stability of drainage basins.
Designing projects to minimize impact on wooded areas and sensitive ecosystems while complying with forest conservation laws.
Assists landowners and developers in navigating land use regulations, zoning requirements, and site plan approvals.
Analyzing zoning codes and local master plans to optimize property development potential.
Drafting detailed layouts that coordinate access, utilities, and building placements for local review.
Preparing technical documents and representing clients at municipal zoning hearings for variances.
Supports local government entities with engineering oversight, plan reviews, and regulatory enforcement.
Evaluating submitted land development designs on behalf of municipalities to ensure compliance with local ordinances.
Administering local sewage regulations, conducting soils testing, and issuing permits for on-site systems.
Designing public infrastructure and planning community spaces for boroughs and townships.
Monitors active construction sites to verify compliance with approved plans, erosion control standards, and environmental permits.
Monitoring active earth-moving operations to ensure control measures prevent runoff pollution.
Verifying that site elevations and soil slopes match approved engineering designs.
Conducting statutory reviews and maintaining logs to comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.
Ensuring stormwater facilities are constructed according to design specifications and function correctly.
Government · Residential · Commercial · Agriculture · Transportation · Education · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation
Westminster, MD · Transportation · Client: Carroll County
This design-build project involved construction of a building and parking to house the operations of Carroll County Public Transportation.
Biglerville, PA · Retail · Client: Family Dollar
Development of a new Family Dollar Store. The project involved site design and construction services for the retail developer.
Carroll County, MD · Education
Preparation of full design construction site plans, specifications, and construction inspection services for a new school.
Penn Township, PA · Sports & Recreation
Prepared land development plans for a Gold's Gym site, including a zoning variance exhibit, GPS and boundary survey, sewer module application, and civil engineering layout.