System Design & Analysis: Water System, Pump Station & PRV Vault Design
Water Treatment: Water Treatment Design
Master Planning: Water Master Plans (Critical for future growth and capital planning)
Well Systems: Well System Design & Testing
Hydraulic Modeling: Hydraulic/Hydrologic Modeling for optimized flow and pressure
Regulatory Compliance: DOH Source Approval, Group A, B, NTNC-A/TNC-A System Plans
Reservoir: Reservoir Sizing & Design
Investigations: Geotechnical Investigations
Foundation: Shallow and Deep Foundations, Braced Cuts/Sheet Pile Design
Soil Management: Soil & Ground Modifications
Slope Stability: Slope Analysis & Stabilization
We are experts in Soil & Ground Modifications and critical Slope Analysis & Stabilization to mitigate risk and ensure long-term structural integrity.
Trust our team for essential data on Braced Cuts/Sheet Pile Design and overall foundation feasibility.
Bell Design Co. provides comprehensive structural analysis, building design, and seismic retrofit solutions for commercial, residential, and municipal clients.
Analysis & Design: Structural Analysis & Design, Gravity/Lateral/Code Review
Bridges & Walls: Private Bridge Design & Evaluation, Foundation/Retaining Wall Design
Repair & Upgrades: Seismic Retrofits & Grants (Securing and updating existing structures), Failure Investigations
Safety & Reviews: Fire, Life, & Safety Reviews, Commercial Building Plans
We manage the entire entitlement process, from initial documentation to final approval.
Let us handle your SEPA Documentation and complex filings like the FEMA Letter of Map Amendments (LOMA)
Land Use: Mining Reclamation Plans, NSA Land Use Applications, Zoning Changes & Annexations
Documentation: SEPA Documentation
Permitting & Variance: Conditional Use Permitting/Variance, FEMA Letter of Map Amendments
(LOMA)
Our focus is on creating efficient, safe, and code-compliant access, circulation, and paving solutions, from Plat and Subdivision Roads to commercial Parking Plans.
We streamline your project, delivering expertly engineered plans for driveways, parking lots, and major access points.
Road Design: Public/Private Road Design, Plat and Subdivision Roads
Site Design: Site Design and Site Plans
Access & Paving: Driveway Approach Plans, Parking Plans & Pavement Design.
Whether you require Topographical Mapping for site grading or a reliable Boundary/ALTA Survey for a property transaction, our experienced team delivers verifiable, high-precision results.
Boundary & Mapping: Land Divisions and Adjustments, Topographical Mapping, Boundary/ALTA/As-built Surveys
Layout & Staking: Construction Layout & Staking (Ensuring accurate on-site placement)
Inspection & Review: Aerial Mapping & Inspection, Legal Description Prep/Review
Bell Design Industrial Piping Department provides end-to-end industrial piping design and detailing grounded in real-world constructability.
Industrial Piping Design, ASME/ASTM Compliance,
Utility Pipe Layout, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper
Soil & Foundation Evaluation, Pipeline Inspections, Sawmill Engineering
Geohazard Assessment, Power Generation Projects, Permitting & Planning, Site Design & Site Plans.
Keep your project on track, on budget, and up to standard with our comprehensive Construction Services
We provide essential oversight, including detailed Construction Inspection and rigorous Quality, and Work Plan adherence.
Cost Management: Cost Estimating, Contract Management
Oversight: Construction Inspection
Safety & Compliance: Safety, Quality, and Work Plans
Scheduling & Tracking: CPM Scheduling, O&M Manuals, Progress Payment Verification
We conduct detailed Traffic Studies and Impact Analyses to assess the effect of new construction on local roadways.
From preliminary Trip Generation Analysis to securing official Traffic Assessment Letters, we provide the data and solutions needed for regulatory sign-off.Keep your project on track, on budget, and up to standard with our comprehensive Construction Services
Studies & Analysis: Traffic Studies, Impact Analysis, Traffic Assessment Letters
Planning: Trip Generation Analysis, Turning Site Triangle
Our team conducts detailed Stream Surveys and Sound Attenuation Analysis to keep your project compliant and minimize its footprint.
Rely on us for specialized services, including Process Treatment Pond Design and Fish Passage/Culvert Design.Erosion & Drainage: Surge/Scour Analysis, NPDES Permitting
Water Management: Fish Passage/Culvert Design, Stream Surveys
Treatment: Process Treatment Pond Design
Compliance: Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead
Noise: Sound Attenuation Analysis/Design
We partner with individuals who are planning a new home, making changes to a existing building, developing a subdivision, or needing detailed reports for existing property challenges.
You need: Building plans, site-specific planning, reliable well system testing, septic system design, lot line adjustments, or foundation assessment for challenging terrain.
We deliver: Clear, efficient plans for buildings, private road access, driveway permits, stormwater solutions, and compliance necessary to secure your building permits and protect your investment.
Key Services Covered: New Build House Plans, Additions, Extensions, Decks, Pools,Site Design and Site Plans, Well System Design & Testing, Hydrologic Modeling, Hydraulic/Hydrologic Modeling, DOH Source Approval, Septic System Design (On-Site Septic System), Driveway Approach Plans, Parking Plans & Pavement Design, Infiltration Testing, Soil & Ground Modifications, and Traffic Studies (Trip Generation Analysis, Turning Site Triangle).
We are dedicated to helping local, county, and state agencies maintain, upgrade, and expand critical public infrastructure while managing taxpayer funds responsibly.
You need: Expertise in large-scale public works, compliance with complex regulations (e.g., DOH, FEMA, SEPA), and precise capital improvement planning.
We deliver: Water Master Plans, Wastewater System Design, Pump Station engineering, comprehensive Traffic Studies, and Construction Management/Inspection to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of public assets.
Key Services Covered: Water System Design & Analysis, Water Treatment Design, Water Master Plans, Group A, B, NTNC-A/TNC-A System Plans, Reservoir Sizing & Design, Public/Private Road Design, Stormwater Master Plans, Management Plans, Sewer System Analysis & Design, Sewer Pump Station Design, Wastewater Treatment Design, Sewer Master Plans, Outfall Design and Permitting, Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer Design, Environmental (NPDES Permitting, Stream Surveys, Process Treatment Pond Design, Sound Attenuation Analysis/Design), and Planning (Zoning Changes & Annexations, SEPA Documentation).
We understand the urgency and precision required for commercial real estate development, from retail centers to industrial buildings.
You need: Structural analysis for complex buildings, fast-tracked planning and zoning approvals, accurate topographical surveys, and reliable utility system connections.
We deliver: Full site development plans, Stormwater Management Plans, Geotechnical Investigations to ensure stability, and efficient permitting services (LOMA, Conditional Use) to keep your project on schedule.
Our teams wide array expertise gives us the tools, urgency and precision required for commercial development, requiring both structural and civil specificity.
Key Services Covered: Structural Analysis & Design (Gravity/Lateral/Code Review, Commercial Building Plans), Private Bridge Design & Evaluation, Seismic Retrofits & Grants, Fire, Life, & Safety Reviews, System & Facility Design (Stormwater), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Land Divisions and Adjustments, Topographical Mapping, Boundary/ALTA/As-built Surveys, Planning (NSA Land Use Applications, Conditional Use Permitting/Variance, FEMA LOMA), Geotechnical Investigations, Shallow/Deep Foundations, and Slope Analysis & Stabilization.
We act as an integrated extension of your construction team, providing the technical documents and field support required for a seamless build process, minimizing delays and cost overruns.
You need: Reliable construction documents, quick answers to field questions, accurate Construction Layout/Staking, and verification of project progress.
We deliver: Precise Construction Inspection, CPM Scheduling, Safety/Quality assurance plans, and Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) services to keep your site compliant and efficient.
Key Services Covered: Cost Estimating, Contract Management, Construction Inspection, Safety, Quality, and Work Plans, CPM Scheduling, O&M Manuals, Progress Payment Verification, Construction Layout & Staking, Aerial Mapping & Inspection, Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead, Fire Flow Testing, and Aerial Video & Thermal Imaging.
We frequently collaborate with architects, environmental consultants, and other engineering firms to lend specialized expertise where it’s needed most.
You need: Niche expertise like Hydraulic Modeling, Seismic Retrofit Plans, Fire Flow Testing, or Specialized Certifications.
We deliver: Highly specific, accurate analysis (e.g., Surge/Scour Analysis, Sound Attenuation Design, Advanced Geotechnical Reports) to complete your project team and ensure all technical bases are covered.
Key Services Covered: Failure Investigations, Studies/Mitigation (Stormwater), Additional Services (Geothermal Well Development, Treatment Pond/Lagoon Design, Base Flood Elevation Certificates), Hydraulic Modeling, Traffic Assessment Letters, Legal Description Prep/Review, Mining Reclamation Plans, Surge/Scour Analysis, Fish Passage/Culvert Design, and Braced Cuts/Sheet Pile Design.(BFE)
We offer the distinct advantage of a single, unified team handling all phases, from initial Planning Services and Traffic Studies to final construction
certification for private, commercial, and civil projects.
Our local expertise in the unique terrain, weather, and regulations of the Pacific Northwest minimizes
your risk and accelerates project delivery.
You can have the advantage of our over 30 years of professional engineering and surveying experience at your fingertips!
Bell Design Company (BDC) is locally owned and operated in Bingen, Washington. This Klickitat County business was incorporated in September 1994 with a vision of providing the counties of Klickitat, Skamania, Wasco, and Hood River with professional engineering and surveying services while providing our employees and their families the opportunity to reside in the Columbia River Gorge. BDC has provided many engineering services for cities and communities within the Columbia River Gorge and also some larger cities outside of the Gorge, including the Portland Metropolitan area.
Ourdraft plan is thoroughly reviewed with each client to ensure that we are in agreement in regard to the level of work to be completed and the necessary timeliness thereof, providing an opportunity for both BDC and the client to identify project milestones and objectives, and importantly, allow us to identify all potential cost-control methods for each unique project. A project plan is detailed for every project, and includes a complete scope of work and detailed schedule. Our professional engineers take these steps to consistently and reliably enable Bell Design Company to turn your project dreams into reality.
From master planning to permitting and from facility design to construction management, BDC has provided the City of Hood River, the City of White Salmon, the City of Bingen, Skamania County, Klickitat County, and many local utility districts with engineering services related to roads, water transmission systems, water treatment, sanitary sewers, stormwater, parks, and even cemeteries.
Because our name and reputation are on the line with every project we complete and with every client with whom we interact, we make every effort to ensure that our work is done accurately and cost effectively.
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We work all over Washington and Oregon from our home in Bingen, Washington
Portland | Vancover WA | Camas | Stevenson | Gresham | Cascade Locks | Oregon City | Estacada | Dufur | Rufus | Canby | Battleground | Hillsboro | Sunnyside | Grandview | Prosser | Goldendale | White Salmon | Bingen | The Dalles | Hood River | Hermiston | Madras | Maupin | Rufus | Condon | Moro | & Surrounding Areas, including Many Rural Communities.
