Recent Projects

Project: PERMITTED NEW ICE CREAM SHOP IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LOCATION
Location: Essex
Description: Obtained local and state environmental permits to convert former fish market to ice cream stand. Permitted new water service across town boundary and under Castle Neck River using directional drilling technology

Project: OCEAN VIEW DREAM HOME PERMITTED ON FORMERLY "UNBUILDABLE" LOT
Location: Gloucester
Description: Designed and permitted new septic system and home on vacant lot which had previously been deemed as unbuildable

Project: DESIGNED INNOVATIVE SEPTIC SYSTEM TO AVOID TIGHT TANK
Location: Rockport
Description: Designed and permitted innovative Bottomless Sand Filter (advanced septic system; of which only 15 have been designed in the state of Massachusetts) on oceanside lot that would otherwise have required the use of a tight tank. Obtained local and state (DEP) Permitting

Project: DESIGNED & PERMITTED COMPOSTING TOILET & GRAY-WATER TIGHT TANK FOR HOME WITH NO POTABLE WATER SUPPLY IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA
Location: Rowley
Description: Designed and permitted composting toilet, gray-water tight tank, and potable water supply for home that previously had an out-house and no potable water supply. Directional drilling technology used for water line. The home is located in an environmentally sensitive area and needed local and state (DEP) permitting

Project: DESIGNED AND PERMITTED FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE "UNBUILDABLE"
Location: Wenham
Description: Designed and secured permitting for innovative 5-lot subdivision with extensive open space and affordable housing unit. Permits obtained from Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Obtained cash donation for Client through local land trust. Site previously not able to be permitted with different firm

Project: SEAWALL DESIGNED AND PERMITTED TO PROTECT SEASIDE HOME
Location: Rockport
Description: Granite retaining wall to protect residence from coastal storms was designed and permitted. Used local granite to keep site aesthetics maximized. Approvals from local conservation commission obtained

Project: SEWER CONNECTION FOR CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX WITH SUBSTANDARD SEPTIC SYSTEM
Location: Gloucester
Description: Designed and permitted a new sewer connection for multi-unit condominium project. Re-used existing piping to avoid disturbing pavement and save construction costs for client. Approvals from local DPW obtained

Project: RESIDENTIAL DOCK DESIGNED AND PERMITTED
Location: Gloucester
Description: Designed and permitted new dock for house on Little River. Completed invasive species map. Approvals from conservation commission and state (Chapter 91) obtained

Project: WATER LINE EXTENSION TO REPLACE SUBSTANDARD WELLS FOR SEVERAL HOMES ON PRIVATE ROAD
Location: Rockport
Description: Designed and permitted new water connection to main line and services to individual houses to replace private wells with extensive fouling problems. Approvals from DPW and conservation commission obtained

Project: SEWER LINE FOR MOBILE HOME PARK TO REPLACE MULTIPLE SUBSTANDARD CESSPOOLS
Location: Danvers
Description: Designed sewer line to replace 45 existing cesspools, connect to municipal sewer line. Worked with abutting property to have sewer line connect through an easement on their property. Approvals obtained from abutter and DPW

Project: PROPERTY SURVEY TO ALLOW SALE OF PARCEL
Location: Ipswich
Description: Abandoned land had been encroached upon by neighbor. Completed property survey to identify encroachments. Survey used to sell property to neighbor

Project: SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN TO REDUCE SIZE OF LEACH FIELD AND ELIMINATE MOUND
Location: Ipswich
Description: Used drip dispersal technology to reduce foot print from traditional septic system and maintain finished height of lawn. Helped facilitate sale of home due to improved septic system. Approval obtained from Board of Health

Project: EMERGENCY PERMIT TO FIX PILINGS UNDERNEATH OCEANFRONT HOME
Location: Gloucester
Description: Obtained emergency approval to fix pilings beneath house to prevent falling into ocean. Approvals obtained from Conservation Commission and state (DEP)