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The list located at the right of this page contains some of the clients White Mountain Survey Co., Inc. (WMSC) has been proud to have served over the years. Because we employ Licensed Land Surveyors, Licensed Professional Engineers, and Licensed Subsurface Systems Designers, WMSC can provide virtually all aspects of land development you may require.

The foundation upon which WMSC was built consists of boundary retracement surveys, topographic surveys and ALTA surveys. This type of service is also required as the basis of virtually every Subdivision, Boundary Line Adjustment and Site Plan Review. Since our founding in 1977 we have performed a countless number of these services.

Site Plan Reviews are required in many municipalities where zoning exists in order to obtain a permit to construct any non-residential project or multi-family buildings larger than a duplex. The information required to secure approval can vary widely, but a typical example of the information required can include the following: a boundary survey, topographic mapping, soil and/or wetland mapping, drainage analysis, sewer/septic system design, landscaping and basic site planning layout such as the required number of parking spaces, loading and maneuvering areas, site access, and traffic studies or analysis.

Living in a rural area where municipal sewer systems are available in only a very small area, most projects require the design of on-site sewage disposal systems, commonly referred to as septic systems. These systems can range from a small system designed to handle 300 gallons per day (GPD) for a single family residence to as large and complex as commercial system(s) disposing of 30,000 GPD or more. We stay abreast of current technologies available in the field and take pride in designing systems that are functional and cost effective to install.

In addition to CSPA applications, discussed at length here, in order to install a dock, boathouse, construct a beach or retaining wall, or alter in any way the shoreline of any body of water, you must first apply to the Department of Environmental Services (DES) Wetlands Bureau for a permit. You are also required to apply for a permit prior to altering any seasonally wet area for the purposes of any type of alteration. While these permits are designed to be completed by the home owner, due to the technical information they require, coupled with the complexity of the application, more and more people are turning to professionals to prepare the applications on their behalf. Since our office is located only a few miles from  Lakes Winnipesaukee and Ossipee, we have been involved in some of the largest waterfront projects approved in the state.

Over the years, in addition to providing professional services to individuals and business, WMSC has also provided professional services to public sector clients. These clients have ranged from various cities and towns, to the federal government, to local school districts.

New Hampshire is a "superlien" state. "Superliens" are a unique creation of environmental law: a superlien to repay the government for the cost of cleanup of hazardous waste is given priority over all other liens against the property even though other liens may pre-date the superlien. Due to these legal concerns, lending institutions and other investors in real estate today are well-advised to exercise due diligence before acquiring real property. Due diligence generally takes the form of an "environmental site assessment." Although environmental site assessments are given different labels by different companies performing them, WMSC performs Phase One, Level I site audits. These site assessments begin with a check on the history of a parcel, a review of aerial photographs, record review at the state and federal level, an on-site investigation, and the preparation of a report of our findings.

 
LRCT
Run About Bay
OVP Management, Inc.
Brewster Academy
Staples 
Canyon Trust
Wolfeboro- Town Docks
Conway- Saco River
Wolfeboro- Zoning Map
USFS- Patty Brook Dam
Conway- Blueberry Lane
Huggins Hospital
Sugar Hill
GWRSD

P.O. Box 440, 1270 Route 16
Ossipee, NH  03864
603.539.4118     Fax 603.539.7912