Cost Guide · 2026
Stormwater inspection cost in South Florida
A commercial stormwater inspection & recertification in South Florida starts at $999. The final number depends on the number of catch basins, the type of inspection, and how many BMPs, ponds, baffle boxes, and outfalls are on site. Multi-pond communities are discounted per-pond. Before you spend anything, we offer a free aerial-based Compliance Check.
Transparent pricing
Published ranges based on real South Florida jobs. Every job receives a written, fixed-fee quote — request a free quote today.
| Service | Typical scope | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Small site — routine O&M | ≤5 structures, 1 outfall, no pond | Starts at $999 |
| Single-pond HOA / commercial | 1 wet-detention or dry-retention pond + basins | $999 – $1,650 |
| Multi-pond community | Volume discount applied | $400 – $650 / pond |
| Large mixed-use / industrial | Multiple BMPs, baffle boxes, outfalls | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| PE-sealed district recertification | Where a Professional Engineer seal is required | Quoted to scope |
| Free Compliance Check | Aerial + permit review, no site visit | $0 |
Ranges reflect South Florida commercial / HOA market rates as of 2026. Inspection fee is credited toward any corrective work you approve.
What drives your inspection price
- Number of catch basins — every structure gets photographed and evaluated for sediment depth.
- Number of BMPs — ponds, baffle boxes, treatment units, exfiltration trenches; each is inspected against its permit spec.
- Type of inspection — routine O&M is different scope than a district-level recertification.
- Whether a PE seal is required — some permits still require a licensed engineer.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stormwater inspection cost in South Florida?
Our stormwater inspection & recertification starts at $999. The final number depends on the number of catch basins, the type of inspection (routine O&M vs. district recertification), and how many BMPs, ponds, baffle boxes, and outfalls are on site. Multi-pond communities are discounted per-pond.
What's included at the $999 starting price?
A qualified inspector walks the site, documents every accessible structure, pond, outfall, and BMP with photos, notes deficiencies, and delivers a signed report on Florida's state O&M form (62-330.311) — typically within 5–7 business days.
Why is a PE-sealed recertification more?
Some drainage-district recertifications and larger ERP permits still require a Professional Engineer seal. When that's the case, we coordinate a licensed FL engineer — that added scope is quoted separately.
Do you credit the inspection toward corrective work?
Yes. If you approve the corrective cleaning or repair scope, the inspection fee is credited toward that work — one vendor, one paper trail.
What's the free Compliance Check?
Before you spend anything, we pull your ERP permit and aerial imagery of the property and send back a written quote for the on-site inspection, an estimate of the required corrective work, and confirmation of which inspection type your permit requires. No site visit, no cost.
How often is an inspection required?
It depends on your permit. The state ERP O&M inspection is commonly every 1–3 years by system type; drainage-district recertifications are commonly every 5 years. We confirm yours from the permit before quoting.
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Start with a free Compliance Check
Aerial + permit review, written quote in 48 hours, no site visit required. From $999 once we know your site.