about us

focused on client excellence since 1989

SMH Consultants (SMH) was founded in 1989 as Sloan and Meier Surveyors, with a mission to deliver high-quality professional land surveying services to a variety of clients. In 2007, recognizing the evolving needs of its clients, SMH expanded its capabilities to include civil engineering services such as water resources, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, and land development. Since then, the company has further broadened its expertise, adding construction engineering, landscape architecture, and land acquisition to its offerings.

While our broadest experience has been in infrastructure planning and design, land development, land survey, and property acquisition, our company can perform all types of projects. Our services include:

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Our civil engineering team transforms concepts into functional infrastructure, addressing everything from early planning to final design. We focus on creating safe, efficient, and sustainable developments that meet client goals and community needs.

  • Land Development (Commercial, Residential, and Industrial)

  • Site Assessments

  • Stream Restoration

  • Traffic Engineering

  • Minor Highway Facilities

  • Urban and Rural Street Design

  • Box Culverts

WATER RESOURCES

We develop innovative water management solutions that protect resources while supporting growth. OUr experts analyze and design systems to handle water quantity and quality challenges in urban and rural environments.

  • Environmental Permitting

  • Stormwater Management

  • Hydrology and Hydraulics

  • Distribution Systems

  • Potable & Raw Water Supply

  • Wastewater Systems

  • Wastewater Treatment

LAND SURVEYING

Precision and accuracy are the cornerstones of our surveying services, providing critical data to guide project decisions and legal boundaries. We leverage advanced technology to deliver timely and reliable results.

  • ALTA Surveys

  • Boundary Surveys

  • Topographic Surveys

  • Engineering Surveys

  • Construction Staking

  • Drone-Based Photogrammetry

LAND ACQUISITION

We simplify the complexities of land acquisition by handling negotiations, title verification, and boundary clarifications, helping clients secure the right property efficiently. Our goal is to support smooth project progression from the ground up.

  • Right-of-Way and Easement Acquisition

  • Coordination with Property Owners and Agencies

  • Title Research and Document Preparation

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

Our inspectors ensure projects are built right the first time by closely monitoring construction activities and maintaining quality control. We provide clear documentation to support project timelines and budgets.

  • Coordination of Construction Activities

  • Daily Logs

  • Materials Testing

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Our landscape architecture blends creativity with functionality to design outdoor spaces that enhance the environment and user experience. We focus on sustainable planning that complements project goals and community aesthetics.

  • Landscape Design and Planning

  • Planting Guides

  • Irrigation Design

  • Signage

Helping Communities Stay Strong

Our community pride is strong because our team is made up of small-town kids who believe in the strength of a community. We understand that shrinking budgets make it a challenge to keep infrastructure just as strong. That’s why we’ve partnered with communities like yours to provide many services such as:

  • Funding Programs: Community Development Block Grant Programs (CDBG), Funding Partnerships, and Loan Programs

  • Community Resources: Infrastructure Mapping, Ultra-High Quality Aerial Mapping, and City Engineering Services

  • Essential Services: Sanitary Sewer Treatment and Collection, Water Treatment and Distribution, Drainage Improvements, and Municipal Streets