Design smarter. Build responsibly. Enjoy your waterfront property to the fullest.
Discover what’s possible, and what’s not when landscaping your lakefront home in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.
Stephens Landscaping, based in the Lakes Region of NH is a team of over 50 employees who are passionate about collaborating closely with clients and making their visions a reality. SL, being a professional landscaping firm, specializes in design, permitting, construction and maintenance of exceptional residential and commercial landscapes. Their mission is to exceed client expectations by creating landscapes that are aesthetically pleasing, socially impactful and environmentally responsible.
Landscaping a lakefront property isn’t like landscaping a typical home. Regulations, environmental protections, and shoreline rules all play a role in what you can do.
At Lake Life Realty, we help you navigate these complexities so you can make confident decisions—whether you're buying, selling, or improving your property.
You must comply with BOTH state and local regulations.
Maintain required “tree points” and shoreline vegetation
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Strict limits within 50 feet of the water
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Use permeable materials whenever possible
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Limited structures allowed—size and placement matter
This is the most regulated part of your property. The amount and type of structures allowed depend on your shoreline frontage.
Example:
100 ft frontage = up to 750 sq ft of accessory structures
(Max 50% can be water access structures)
Assuming you can expand existing structures
Not verifying permits
Ignoring local regulations
Hiring inexperienced contractors
We don’t just help you buy or sell—we help you understand the full potential of your waterfront property.
Property research & permit insights
Realistic guidance on improvements
Local expert connections
Waterfront-specific experience
