Stormwater BMP inspections
Stormwater BMP Inspections for HOAs, Golf Courses and Commercial Properties
Know where every pond, swale and outfall stands before a regulator tells you. One plain English report, every BMP photographed, and a clear order of what to fix first.
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What a BMP inspection is
A complete check of every stormwater control on your property
A BMP (best management practice) inspection checks whether your stormwater ponds and the other controls that treat and move runoff are working the way they were designed to. Most properties with a stormwater permit or a recorded maintenance agreement have to inspect them on a schedule.
It is also where we recommend starting before any stormwater repair. You see your whole system, you avoid paying to fix a symptom of a bigger problem, and you get a long-term spending forecast and a plan to manage risk. If you just want one repair quoted, we can do that too.
We inspect every BMP on the property using the Clemson Cooperative Extension post construction BMP inspection checklists, checked against your approved plans, recorded maintenance agreement, local reporting requirements and any manufacturer’s instructions. Our inspections are led by a Clemson certified BMP inspector.
What we inspect
Every type of stormwater BMP
Wet ponds and dry detention
Swales and bioswales
Level spreaders
Vegetated filter strips
Pervious pavers
Water quality units
Inlets, pipes and outfalls
Infiltration trenches and bioretention
How it works
From records review to a plan you can budget
1
Before the visit
We review your plans, BMP inventory, maintenance agreement, prior reports and maintenance records, confirm access and deadlines, and give each BMP one ID that carries through to the report.
2
On site
We locate every BMP against the plans and work from the inflow through the treatment area to the outlet and downstream discharge. Anything missing, inaccessible or different from the approved layout is noted.
3
Your report
A completed checklist for each BMP, at least four captioned color photos per BMP, findings, corrective actions and priorities, with every deficiency photographed close up and in context.
4
After
We record your next due date and remind you 60 and 30 days before it. If repairs are needed we can scope, price and phase them to fit your budget. That is your choice, not a condition.
What you get
A report your board or owner can act on
- Property, owner, date, inspector, weather and documents reviewed
- A BMP location map and a completed checklist for each BMP
- Captioned photos of every BMP and every deficiency
- Each BMP rated fully functional, minor issues, partially functional or not functional
- Corrective actions in priority order, so you know what to fix first
- Anything inaccessible or unverified named as such, never assumed
Common questions
BMP inspection questions
Do we have to inspect our BMPs?
It depends on the site. Your stormwater permit, the recorded maintenance agreement for the property and your local ordinance set who is responsible and how often the BMPs must be inspected. If you are not sure what applies to your property, we can help you find out.
How much does a BMP inspection cost?
We quote per site, based on how many BMPs you have, what type they are and how far we travel. Several BMPs on one site or nearby parcels are done on one trip. Testing such as CCTV, surveys, sediment depth surveys or sampling is quoted separately when it is needed.
Can you do the repairs too?
Yes. Repair proposals use the same BMP ID and finding number as your report, so nothing gets lost between inspection and repair. Concealed problems get an investigation phase before a fixed price. Using us for repairs is your choice, not a condition of the inspection.
Who performs the inspection?
Our inspections are led by a Clemson certified BMP inspector. Inspections that require an engineer are handled with an engineering partner.
How do we get started?
Fill in the inspection request below, or call us. Tell us which ponds and BMPs you mean, and send any plans, past reports or photos you have. We send you a quote for the inspection and confirm the date.
Why do you recommend an inspection before a repair?
A repair quoted on its own can fix a symptom and miss the bigger problem behind it. An inspection shows what is failing, why, and what to fix first across your whole system, and gives you a long-term spending forecast so there are fewer surprises and less risk. If you just want one repair quoted, we can do that too: request a repair quote. For pond bank erosion, get an erosion quote directly.
Book an inspection
Request your BMP inspection
Tell us about the property and what prompted the inspection. We will confirm the details within one business day and send your inspection quote.
Prefer to talk first? Call (843) 259-2097.
Eroding pond bank? Get an erosion quote instead.
Inspection request
Thank you!
Related
More on stormwater compliance
BMP inspection guide
What HOA boards, property managers and golf courses need to know before an inspection.
What is a stormwater BMP?
The common types, why maintenance is required and the signs a BMP is failing.
Compliance, inspection and maintenance
Ongoing inspections, documented O&M programs and maintenance.
Find out where your property stands
Book your inspection and get a clear, prioritized plan and a long-term spending forecast for your whole system.
or call (843) 259-2097
