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Landscape Architects for Freedom Area Residential and Commercial Properties

Landscape Architects for the Freedom Area Specializing in Land & Shoreline Planning

Looking for a landscape architect for your Freedom property for shoreline or land planning, for dock planning and permitting, beach construction, or for lake wall planning and construction, count on Terrain Planning experience to expedite the process!

When it comes to looking for landscape architects for your Freedom area home or commercial property, you can count on Terrain Planning, as many of the regions lake and oceanfront property owners have for many years, the experience gained over countless projects with regards to not only traditional landscape architectural services such as home and structure placement and permitting as well as land planning, but those disciplines pertaining specifically to waterfront challenges such as erosion planning, shoreline planning and permitting, beach construction, repair and erosion planning, sea and lake wall construction and repair, sea and lake dock planning and permitting and more, to get the job done expeditiously and thoughtfully.

Shoreline and Beachfront Planning

You may be overwhelmed considering the application for changes and modifications to your properties shoreline, or beachfront, but you don’t have to be. Hiring a landscape architect that specializes in waterfront property is the first step to ensuring the process goes smoothly. Having worked on countless waterfront projects across many towns and cities in New Hampshire and Massachusetts has give Terrain Planning and their landscape architects the knowledge and experience to ensure your dream of having a beautiful waterfront property comes to fruition.

Our Landscape Architects for Your Freedom Area Home or Commercial Property Offer a Full Suite of Planning and Construction Services

When you purchase, or plan to purchase a home or commercial building in the Freedom area, especially those directly on the lake, you understand there is work ahead. Terrain Planning offers the following services for its clients to make sure that not only the planning and permitting process goes smoothly, but the construction and modification process does to.

  • Land Planning for Placement of Buildings and Structures, Septic, Well, etc
  • Lakefront Erosion Planning
  • Waterfront Erosion Planning
  • Sea and Lake Wall Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.
  • Retaining Wall Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.
  • Stair Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.
  • Deck Planning and Construction Mgt.
  • Beach Erosion Planning, Control, and Mgt.
  • Lake and Sea Dock Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.
  • Lakefront Living Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.
  • Lakeside Entertainment Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.
  • Lakeside Kitchen and Fire Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.
  • Boat House Planning, Design and Construction Mgt.

Permitting for the above is almost always handled as well by the credentialed landscape architects at Terrain Planning to mitigate delays, and ensure expeditious permit approval

More on Waterfront and Wetlands Permitting: Pre-construction master planning and permitting for shoreline, oceanfront, beachfront and wetlands parcels from professional architects with decades of experience!

Getting Shoreline development permits issued for oceanfront or beachfront parcels on the New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts Seacoast, or for inland wetland property, is the first step in building your dream lakefront or ocean side home. Living near the water is a truly special thing. Residents of ME, MA and VT alike are drawn to the calm, beautiful waters and the year-round recreation and relaxation they afford. Time with family and friends over long, hazy summers, or sipping coffee by a woodstove as ice moves over the lake and the wind howls, brings a feeling like no other.

To protect this beauty, land up to 250 feet from water’s edge falls under the regulation of each state’s version of the Shoreline Protection Act. These acts impose boundaries, limiting activities near a shoreline – even on private property. The use of mechanical equipment, tree and stump removal, and vegetation restrictions of the shoreline are allowed only when certain conditions are met. If not, steep fines can accrue.

Shoreline and wetland properties must also adhere to certain conditions that must be considered in your master site plan before construction begins. Steeper grades, septic system setbacks and view regulations are but some. We consider all the factors associated with lakefront land planning and are skilled in crafting all necessary impact statements.

You love where you live, you want the good life, and the process of designing and implementing a plan for your lakefront residence is an exciting time. We strive to give our clients the best possible customer care. When the job is done, we feel the pride of the homeowner as if it were our own…

Similarly, building near wetlands – land that is marsh, swamp, or saturated – also leaves you subject to regulations. Setbacks, proper silt fence placement and vegetation requirements are examples of things to consider. If you are thinking about developing on the shoreline, or near wetlands, we can help with any phase of the project, from site planning, permitting, to design and project management.

Large lakefront or oceanfront parcels are hard to come by, and even a small tract along the shoreline can be expensive. Clients who want to build as big a house as possible face restrictions on lakefront home construction sites, including the amount of land that can be covered by an impervious surface, the footprint of the structure, decks, docks, and any detached garage or driveway.  As land planners in the Lakes Region for many years, we have helped residents gain the maximum amount of space for their lakefront property.

New Hampshire Seacoast Towns we Offer Oceanfront and Beachfront Shoreline Permitting Services to

 

Some of the Lakes we Provide Landscape Architect Services for in New Hampshire are

  • Lake Sunapee
  • Lake Winnipesaukee
  • Newfound Lake
  • Squam Lake
  • Northwood Lake
  • Bow Lake
  • Ossipee Lake
  • Lake Winnesquam

Whether it’s on Winnipesaukee or in the Lakes Region, Lake Sunapee or the beautiful seacoast area, when you consult Terrain Planning & Design you are sure to get the most out of your property, avoid costly fines, and know that you have done your part in keeping New Hampshire’s lakes and streams pure for years to come.

Shoreline, Oceanfront, Beachfront and Wetlands Planning, Permitting, Design, and Construction Mgt. in NH, ME and MA is a Just a Call Away.

For experienced oceanfront, beachfront, shoreline and wetlands permitting, the residential architects for MA, NH and ME are Terrain Planning & Design. See some of these beautiful properties in our extensive portfolio and then call us for a free consultation, (603) 746-3512.

“Terrain” represents the medium that we use to link the built environment with the natural world around us.

A Few of the Services We Offer

Landscape Architects

Get trusted services from the landscape architects at Terrain Planning and Landscaping in New Hampshire

When it comes to residential and commercial landscapes, many homeowners and property managers in New Hampshire look to experienced landscape architects to get the job done. At Terrain Planning and Design, we’re proud to offer both landscape architects and designers to make your landscape design vision as reality.

We are currently looking for projects to profile for our award winning portfolio in the following New Hampshire towns; Manchester, Bedford, Concord, Windham, Henniker, Hopkinton, New London, Sunapee, Wolfeboro, Nashua, Hollis, Lincoln, Meredith, Moultonborough, Amherst, New Boston, Portsmouth, Dover, Salem, Dunbarton, Bow, Gilford, Alton, Holderness, Hebron, Bridgewater, and Newbury. We are always seeking new projects throughout New Hamsphire, Massachusetts and Maine.

Land Planning

A thorough evaluation of real estate property before development helps to determine the cost/benefit factor long before construction begins. This is known as “Land Planning” or “Master Planning.” Completing the master planning process for a site exposes the limitations as well as the opportunities for the landowner.

Whereas Landscape Architecture may deal with the site-specific elements of landscape design, land planning is broader in scope.

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Residential Landscape Design

As landscape architects in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, a good percentage of our business involves residential landscape design.

This is one of the most satisfying and rewarding aspects of what we do. Your home is the most important place in the world to you. Perhaps your yard is not all that you think it should be. Designing your home landscape is a very personal business, and it should contain elements that reflect your personality. You need a plan to make that dream a reality.

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Outdoor Kitchen Design

Designing an outdoor kitchen for your backyard is a thrilling time for a homeowner. As this concept has quickly worked its way into the mainstream, we at Terrain Planning & Design have been keeping up with all the innovations.

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Playground Design

Interpretive Play Playgrounds have become wildly popular among educators and environmental awareness groups. As landscape architects, we have been designing natural playgrounds in New Hampshire more and more every year.

However, natural playgrounds are not a new concept. Since the beginning of time, children have formed a world of imagination with sticks, boulders, trees and fallen logs. It’s only in recent years that stainless steel tubing and brightly colored plastic have replaced the organic world of natural play.

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Park & Playground Planning

Trust the planning of your town’s next park or playground to the qualified design architects at Terrain Planning. Our skilled team can take you through all phases from conception through construction. We have the project management skills to create safe, exciting, and enjoyable open spaces that are guaranteed to strengthen and enhance the recreational space of any community.

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Shoreline Wetlands Permitting

There’s nothing like having a lakefront property in New Hampshire. The quiet atmosphere and abundant recreation opportunities year-round bring not only New Hampshire residents to these shoreline wetlands areas, but also residents of Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont.

What may come as a surprise to many folks is that up to 250 feet from the water’s edge, their waterfront property comes under the regulation of the Shoreline Protection Act.

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Sustainable Landscapes

There is a term that landscape architects have used for over a decade that is now becoming a household name: “Sustainable Landscapes.” Even in New Hampshire, the effects of a growing population have put a strain on natural wildlife habitats.

Sustainable-LandscapesMany home builders and home developers have embraced Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design* (LEED) standards in making the home construction itself more energy efficient and carbon-neutral. This is a great first step, but there is still much work to be done regarding the use and low-impact development of the land itself.

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Swimming Pool Design

Swimming pools are the centerpiece of any backyard. There is an inherent social quality associated with the backyard pool. As a primary feature of the outdoor living area, swimming pools offer the promise of fun, relaxation, and entertainment.

The “one-stop shop.” When considering swimming pool design for your backyard, who should you call first? Many homeowners assume the first step is to find a pool contractor in New Hampshire or Eastern Massachusetts. After all, it is the largest part of a backyard project, and most pool companies are a “one-stop shop.” Most pool installation companies will travel a great distance and handle all of the aspects of pool construction with their own crews or subcontractors. They may have an in-house pool designer or a set of stock swimming pool designs for you to choose from. Conventional wisdom says, “let’s put the pool in first, then landscape around it.” How can you go wrong with that?

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Project Management

The landscape design is complete. The plans and construction details have been drafted. The next step is to hire a qualified and competent landscaping contractor, or team of contractors from various trades to install the project.

Whether you are in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Maine, this is the phase that can be the most difficult part for a homeowner. Who is a good contractor? What licenses are required? Is this going to stay within budget? This role is best fulfilled by a Landscape Project Manager.

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Landscape Contractors

At Terrain planning we are experts in managing your next outdoor project from start to finish. Our experienced landscape architects will create a design to perfectly suite your unique needs and then we will find and manage the correct landscape contractors to make sure the job is completed properly, and follows all safety and permitting requirements. Whether you’re a new homeowner looking to redesign your yard or a longtime owner looking to make some updates, our team has the experience and skills to get the job done.

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Landscape Garden Design

The perfectly landscaped garden, designed uniquely for your property, needs the skills of a true landscape architect. Years of study and practice have given us the tools to lend mastery and forethought to our projects and to let us think of things you couldn’t imagine – not just the aesthetics, but the practical features as well.

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Landscape Architecture

Landscape architects are different than landscape designers.

One of the main differences between a landscape architect and a landscape designer is that an architect, is a licensed professional who has gone through extensive schooling, passed a registration exam and is required to follow the regulations of the state in which he or she practices.

A landscape designer may or may not have any formal training. What they bring to the design table has much to do with their personal experience in the landscaping trades.

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Lakefront Planning & Permitting

Getting lakefront building permits for development issued for lakefront parcels in New Hampshire is the first step in building your dream lakefront home or developing your waterfront commercial property, and requires proper lakefront and shoreline planning. Let Terrain Planning help you navigate the complex waters of lakefront planning and permitting so you can turn your dreams into a reality.

We provide planning and permitting services for the following lakes, as well as many of the smaller lakes and ponds throughout NH.

New Hampshire Waterfront We Service

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311 Kast Hill Road
Hopkinton NH 03229
(603) 746-3512

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