Stormwater Compliance & BMP Inspections
We inspect your stormwater systems, document their condition, and perform any repairs needed to pass. All from one team, one company, one call.
A failed inspection is expensive. A deferred one is worse.
Most property owners don't think about their stormwater systems until something goes wrong. A notice of violation arrives, a pond overtops during a heavy rain, or a routine inspection reveals years of deferred maintenance.
By that point, what should have been a routine maintenance visit has become an emergency repair project. Sediment has reduced pond capacity. Outlet structures are clogged or damaged. Erosion has undermined banks and outfalls. And the compliance clock is ticking.
The penalty for non-compliance varies by municipality, but fines can range from several hundred dollars per day to tens of thousands per month. More importantly, a stormwater system that isn't functioning puts properties, roads, and downstream waterways at risk.
The properties that stay out of trouble are the ones that maintain a documented compliance program. Regular inspections, timely repairs, and the paperwork to prove it. That's what we provide.
Inspection and repair from the same team.
Most stormwater companies offer inspection services. When the inspection reveals problems, they hand you a report and refer you to a contractor to do the actual work. That means two companies, two timelines, two invoices, and no one accountable for the gap in between.
AUE Land does both. We inspect your stormwater systems, document their condition with full compliance reporting, and then perform whatever physical work is needed to bring them into compliance. Same crew. Same company. No handoff.
What we inspect
- Retention ponds and detention basins
- Bioretention areas and rain gardens
- Sand filters and underground detention systems
- Catch basins, outlet structures, and overflow spillways
- Storm drainage pipes and outfalls
- Swales, ditches, and vegetated conveyances
- Erosion control measures and shoreline stabilization
What we document
- Current condition of all structural components
- Sediment levels and storage capacity assessment
- Vegetation condition and management needs
- Inlet and outlet functionality
- Erosion and bank stability evaluation
- Photographic documentation (before and after)
- Compliance status relative to local requirements
- Recommended maintenance and repair priorities
What we repair
- Sediment removal and disposal
- Outlet structure repair and replacement
- Pipe repair, relining, and replacement
- Erosion stabilization (riprap, bioengineering, plantings)
- Pond bank restoration and regrading
- Catch basin rebuilds and upgrades
- Swale regrading and vegetation establishment
- Full system reconstruction when necessary
We know what your municipality requires.
Stormwater compliance requirements vary by jurisdiction. We work within the regulatory frameworks across our service area and format our inspection reports and maintenance documentation to meet the specific requirements of your jurisdiction, not a generic template that may or may not satisfy your local inspector.
South Carolina (SCDHEC)
- NPDES MS4 permits requiring annual BMP inspections
- Post-construction stormwater management standards
- CEPSCI documentation standards
Georgia (GA EPD)
- NPDES permit requirements for post-construction stormwater
- Municipal stormwater management program compliance
- Erosion and sedimentation control requirements
Local Municipalities
- Town of Bluffton stormwater maintenance mandates
- Beaufort County stormwater management utility
- City of Charleston stormwater design standards
- City of Savannah stormwater management program
- County-specific inspection cycles and formats
Stay ahead of compliance, not behind it.
For properties that require ongoing stormwater maintenance, we offer annual maintenance agreements that cover:
- Scheduled inspections at the frequency your municipality requires
- Routine maintenance including vegetation management, sediment monitoring, debris removal, and minor structural repairs
- Compliance documentation delivered in the format your jurisdiction accepts
- Priority scheduling for repairs identified during inspections
- Emergency response for post-storm damage and system failures
An annual agreement costs a fraction of what emergency repairs and violation fines cost. It also gives you a documented maintenance history that demonstrates due diligence to regulators and insurance carriers.
If your property has stormwater BMPs, this is for you.
HOA Boards
Facing annual inspection requirements and deferred maintenance backlogs. Board members are personally liable when the community's stormwater systems fall out of compliance. We provide the inspection program and maintenance execution that keeps communities in good standing and boards protected.
Property Managers
Responsible for stormwater compliance across multiple communities or properties. We provide consistent inspection and documentation standards across your entire portfolio, simplifying compliance management and giving you one point of contact for all stormwater needs.
Golf Course Superintendents
Managing pond systems, drainage, and erosion alongside course operations. We handle the stormwater compliance documentation and physical maintenance so you can focus on course conditions and playability.
Commercial Property Managers
Maintaining compliance for retail, office, and hospitality properties. National chains and multi-site portfolios need a local partner who understands each municipality's requirements and can deliver consistent service across locations.
Developers
Needing inspection sign-offs and close-out documentation for new construction. We provide the required inspections and documentation that satisfy SCDHEC, GA EPD, and local municipality requirements for project close-out.
Municipal Stormwater Departments
Requiring contractor support for infrastructure maintenance and inspection programs. We work as a direct-execution partner for municipal stormwater programs, providing both the inspections and the physical work to address deficiencies.
Stormwater compliance services by location.
We provide stormwater compliance and BMP inspection services across coastal South Carolina and Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready for a site that thrives?
Request a site assessment. We'll evaluate your stormwater systems, tell you where you stand on compliance, and give you a clear path to get in good standing and stay there.
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