Rebuild - Where to Start?

Dad sold the C * C · 03-01-2016, 09:49 AM

Here is a Link that I have found very helpful:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/shore...Ny%2fvn3hrM%3d

It helps define your project as related to the shore Land protection Act.

This is the NH Subsurface page:
http://des.nh.gov/organization/divis.../ssb/index.htm

but what is also helpful are the two links on this page, it takes a bit to figure out how the searches work but you can look up properties near you and see who did the work or see how many jobs a designer or installer have done.

http://www2.des.state.nh.us/SSBOneStop/

Also I sent you a PM.

tummyman · 03-01-2016, 12:43 PM

The info on the septic may be an issue. When I added on a few years ago, I did have to get a septic design for the number of bedrooms I wanted to add. But the building inspector did not force me to change the septic...he issued an occupancy permit based on the fact that I had a design approved by the state for the bedrooms we were adding. We did in fact replace the septic about a year after we finished with the addition, as it had a 4 year expiration and we did not want to go through the hassle with the codes that constantly change. Having a new system was great peace of mind as well.
Concerning your plans, our neighbor just finished a fabulous renovation and they were very close to the lake. They had Witchner and Witchier (in Gilford 603-630-4561 and speak with Dennis) come down....did the plans, did the build, got the permits, etc. etc. It was interesting in that the cut the existing house into 4 pieces, moved some off the old foundation, then built a new foundation and moved the house back.....and only then did they make changes. It was a terrific process. I would recommend you at least speak with them before spending any money on anything.

DRH · 03-01-2016, 01:57 PM

We had to install a new septic system about 10 years ago and we hired David Ames at Ames Associates in Meredith to design it. He did an outstanding job both designing the system and obtaining all necessary permits, and the price was reasonable. I would definitely hire him again.

Here's a link to his website: http://amesassociates.com/

03-01-2016, 01:57 PM	#3
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 1,211 Thanked 678 Times in 180 Posts	Septic System Engineer We had to install a new septic system about 10 years ago and we hired David Ames at Ames Associates in Meredith to design it. He did an outstanding job both designing the system and obtaining all necessary permits, and the price was reasonable. I would definitely hire him again. Here's a link to his website: http://amesassociates.com/ __________________ DRH

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03-01-2016, 09:49 AM	#1
Dad sold the C * C Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 273 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts	Here is a Link that I have found very helpful: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/shore...Ny%2fvn3hrM%3d It helps define your project as related to the shore Land protection Act. This is the NH Subsurface page: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divis.../ssb/index.htm but what is also helpful are the two links on this page, it takes a bit to figure out how the searches work but you can look up properties near you and see who did the work or see how many jobs a designer or installer have done. http://www2.des.state.nh.us/SSBOneStop/ Also I sent you a PM.

03-01-2016, 12:43 PM	#2
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 889 Thanks: 279 Thanked 764 Times in 271 Posts	The info on the septic may be an issue. When I added on a few years ago, I did have to get a septic design for the number of bedrooms I wanted to add. But the building inspector did not force me to change the septic...he issued an occupancy permit based on the fact that I had a design approved by the state for the bedrooms we were adding. We did in fact replace the septic about a year after we finished with the addition, as it had a 4 year expiration and we did not want to go through the hassle with the codes that constantly change. Having a new system was great peace of mind as well. Concerning your plans, our neighbor just finished a fabulous renovation and they were very close to the lake. They had Witchner and Witchier (in Gilford 603-630-4561 and speak with Dennis) come down....did the plans, did the build, got the permits, etc. etc. It was interesting in that the cut the existing house into 4 pieces, moved some off the old foundation, then built a new foundation and moved the house back.....and only then did they make changes. It was a terrific process. I would recommend you at least speak with them before spending any money on anything.