

For a Nashua landscape, hardscape, lawn, grading, drainage, excavation or commercial-property request, start with the exact address, desired result, current-condition photos, rough dimensions, access constraints and any known site approvals.
Nashua publishes construction-site stormwater guidance about protecting drains and streams, stabilizing construction access, and managing soil or material stockpiles. Use City resources or the appropriate authority for property-specific permit, land-use, stormwater or right-of-way questions.

A Nashua patio, walkway or outdoor-living request should describe intended use, approximate size, grade, existing drainage, nearby structures, delivery access and any known property constraint.
Send photos, desired use, dimensions and grade changes; identify excavation, equipment and material-staging access; and note nearby utilities, boundaries, structures, drains and water-flow concerns.


Wall, grading and drainage questions should be reviewed together when slope, runoff, erosion, neighboring grades, pavement edges, drains or wet areas may affect the practical solution.
Describe where water comes from, where it collects and where it can safely discharge; document slope and proposed grade changes; protect existing drains and streams; and seek City, survey, wetland or engineering input when required.
Planting and lawn work should account for sunlight, soil, water movement, maintenance goals, access, neighboring surfaces and any known irrigation, utility or drainage constraint before scope is confirmed.
Share the desired lawn or planting result, existing soil and vegetation, sun and irrigation conditions; coordinate drainage, grading, stockpile location and soil preparation with lawn establishment.


Excavation, site preparation and material planning depend on marked limits, equipment and truck access, utilities, soil, runoff controls, staging and the area's next use. A website request does not authorize digging, clearing or delivery.
Mark the work limits and next use; identify equipment or delivery access, utilities and private underground features; protect drains and streams; and assign permit, erosion-control, disposal and restoration responsibilities before mobilization.

Will the project expose soil, change grade or runoff, affect a driveway or right-of-way, require construction access, or create a material stockpile? Confirm current building, land-use, engineering, stormwater, right-of-way, state and other requirements with Nashua and any applicable authority.

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Current project fit is confirmed for each Nashua property:
Nashua requests are reviewed by service type, property conditions, access, equipment and material needs, current workload and schedule. The office confirms coverage, project fit and next steps for each address.
