Our Expertise
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Whether you're building your dream home, a vacation home, or a second unit for your in-laws, current regulations require a number of considerations be made. From roads to drainage, building pads to water systems, we provide the guidance needed to get your permits.
SURVEYING
If you're getting ready to develop, it's important to get the lay of the land and know all their is to know about your property. From topographic surveys, to boundary surveys, construction surveying to flood studies, our surveying team has a combined 40-years of experience.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Commercial development presents a unique set of challenges in the North Bay region. Huffman's team of qualified professionals can help you meet all of the latest Low Impact Development and Accessibility requirements necessary for your project.
MUNICIPAL PROJECTS
Cost is typically the driving factor in all design decisions for municipal projects. We have experience working with large consultant teams to reduce costs, value engineer and keep your project under budget.
ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Disposing of your wastewater is the cornerstone of any rural development. From single family homes to large scale wineries, new-development or re-development, waste disposal is an increasingly regulated and costly part of your development plans. We have the experience to minimize those costs and simplify maintenance.
WINERY & AGRICULTURE
In the North Bay region Wine & Ag are kind. However they are also some of the most heavily regulated sectors in the area. The latest regulations for On-site Wastewater Treatment & Erosion Control have but a strain on these sectors. We can help you meet the current codes and save you money while we do it.
Local Agencies
Over the years Huffman Engineering & Surveying has had the opportunity to work with countless local, state and federal agencies on a wide range of projects. It can sometimes be daunting to deal with the governmental bureaucracy the goes hand and hand with these offices. Over time HES has developed a strong understanding of these agencies, how they work, and how to get things done.
Some, but not all of the agencies we've worked with:
Mendocino County Health & Human Service
Marin County Public Works
NOAA Fisheries Service
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
Sonoma County PRMD
Sonoma County Water Agency
Lake County Environmental Health Division
Army Corps of Engineers
Napa County Environmental Health Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)