Commercial storm drain & stormwater services in Fort Lauderdale
South Florida Storm Drain Solutions services storm drains, catch basins, and tidal outfalls throughout Fort Lauderdale — from downtown and Las Olas to the Galt Mile, Rio Vista, and the brokerages on 17th Street. We schedule CCTV and cleanings around tide windows so the inspection actually reads, and we coordinate with the City's tidal-valve and seawall programs.
- Licensed & Insured
- Compliance-Grade Reports
- HOA & Commercial Specialists
- Tri-County Coverage
- 42 catch basins inspected
- 18 cleaned & documented
- CCTV footage delivered
- Compliance report filed
Local stormwater context in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale operates an MS4 under FDEP NPDES Phase II with a uniquely tidal stormwater network — much of east Fort Lauderdale drains through outfalls fitted with one-way tide flaps meant to keep saltwater out during king tides. When those flaps fail or a downstream pipe is silted, the City's infamous nuisance flooding shows up in Sebastian Street, Las Olas Isles, and Victoria Park before any actual storm hits.
Newer development inland and along the FEC corridor falls under SFWMD ERPs with O&M obligations that, since the June 28, 2025 rule update, can be certified by a qualified inspector on the state form. We confirm whether your obligation is the state ERP O&M, a drainage-district recert, or both before quoting.
Tide-flap inspection
We inspect tidal outfall valves at low tide, confirm seating, clear debris, and document condition with CCTV. This is the single most overlooked maintenance item on east-side Fort Lauderdale properties — and the most common cause of "sunny-day flooding" complaints.
Services we deliver in Fort Lauderdale
- Storm Drain Inspections & RecertificationFlagship service — we perform and certify your stormwater inspection in-house for HOAs, commercial properties, and municipal clients. No engineering firm middleman.
- Catch Basin CleaningVacuum extraction of sediment, debris, and pollutants from catch basins and inlets — the core of preventative stormwater maintenance.
- Storm Drain CleaningFull pipe-network cleaning to restore design flow capacity and prevent flooding on commercial and HOA properties.
- Vacuum Truck / Vactor ServicesCombo vac/jet truck service for large-volume removal, disposal, and municipal stormwater infrastructure support.
- Hydro JettingHigh-pressure jetting for roots, grease, and hardened sediment blocking storm drain lines.
- Lift Station MaintenanceWet well cleaning, pump checks, and preventive maintenance for commercial and municipal lift stations.
- Storm Drain RepairsPoint repairs, structure rebuilds, and grate replacement to keep drainage infrastructure in compliance.
- CCTV Pipe Inspection (As Needed)Available as a supporting tool when an inspection or repair requires visual confirmation of a pipe interior.
Who we serve in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's mix is high-rise condo associations on the beach and Intracoastal, downtown Class-A office, hospitality and yachting along 17th Street and Port Everglades, marine and industrial along State Road 84, and historic neighborhoods (Victoria Park, Colee Hammock, Rio Vista) where tide-flap and seawall coordination is part of every job. We work around the brokerage / boat-show calendar and downtown event days.
Fort Lauderdale stormwater FAQs
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How often should east-Fort-Lauderdale commercial properties clean inlets?
Can you support City MS4 documentation?
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Need documentation before the next storm season?
Tell us about your property and we'll send back a written scope and quote within 48 hours — no site visit, no cost, no obligation.