

For a Pelham patio, retaining wall, planting, lawn, grading or drainage project, begin with the address, desired use or result, current-condition photos, rough dimensions and any known wetland, water, slope, septic, boundary or access concern.
Pelham publishes stormwater, wetland and planning resources because some soil disturbance, lawn work, mowing, filling and related activity can be regulated in protected areas. Property-specific determinations belong with the Town or another appropriate authority.

A Pelham patio or outdoor-living request should describe intended use, approximate size, access, grade, existing drainage, nearby structures and any known wet or protected area.
Send photos, desired use, dimensions and grade changes; identify patio or wall excavation and material-staging access; and note nearby wells, septic, utilities, boundaries and water features.


Wall, grading and drainage questions should be reviewed together when slope, runoff, erosion, lawn transitions or wet areas may affect the practical solution.
Describe where water comes from, collects and should discharge; document slope and proposed grade changes; and seek Town, survey, wetland-science or engineering input when the property question requires it.
Planting and lawn work should account for sunlight, soil, water movement, maintenance goals, access and any known wetland, buffer or septic constraint before scope is confirmed.
Share the desired lawn or planting result, existing soil and vegetation, sun and irrigation conditions; coordinate drainage and soil preparation with lawn establishment rather than treating them as separate symptoms.


Excavation and site preparation depend on marked limits, equipment access, utilities, soil, material handling, drainage and the next use of the area. A request does not authorize digging or clearing.
Mark the work limits and next use; identify equipment access, utilities and private underground features; and assign permits, erosion controls, disposal and restoration responsibilities before mobilization.

Are wetlands, ponds, brooks, seasonal water, conservation land or a mapped buffer known or suspected near the work? Would the project change soil, lawn, grade, drainage, vegetation or surface configuration? Confirm current wetland, buffer, stormwater, soil-disturbance, building, driveway and other requirements with Pelham and any applicable authority.

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Current service fit is confirmed for each Pelham property:
Pelham requests are reviewed alongside Hudson, Nashua, Litchfield, Windham, Londonderry and other nearby communities; the office confirms current coverage, travel and scheduling by address.
