Silt Fence & Inlet Protection Installation

SWPPP/NPDES-compliant erosion and sediment control, installed on the same site visit as your perimeter fence — plus RECP installation and FSESCI-certified SWPPP inspections, so your site stays inspection-ready.

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How It Works

Embedded, Not Just Staked

A silt fence only works if the fabric is keyed into the soil. Sheet flow carrying sediment hits the fabric, sediment drops out and settles against the upslope side, and filtered water passes through at a controlled rate — instead of the fence simply blowing out at the base after the first real storm.

We install to SWPPP/NPDES specification: proper embedment depth, correct stake spacing, and J-hook terminations so water can't bypass the end of a run.

Silt Fence Installation

Perimeter Sediment Control, Done to Spec

MATERIAL SPEC

Contractor-Grade Fabric

Woven geotextile silt fence fabric, staked and embedded to SWPPP/NPDES specification along the site perimeter.

INSTALLATION

Proper Trenching & Embedment

Fabric keyed into the soil, not just stapled to stakes — the difference between a fence that passes inspection and one that fails after the first storm.

MAINTENANCE

Post-Storm Inspection & Repair

Scheduled inspection and repair after significant rain events, with documentation available for your compliance file.

Storm Drain Inlet Protection

Protecting the Inlet Is the Second Line of Defense

DROP INLET

Drop Inlet Protection

Filter bags and inserts fitted under the grate for area and drop inlets on paved and unpaved surfaces.

CURB INLET

Curb Inlet Protection

Barrier devices fitted to curb-style openings, sized to the inlet so vehicle and equipment traffic is not obstructed.

BUNDLED SERVICE

Bundled With Silt Fence

Installed on the same site visit as your perimeter silt fence — one crew, one mobilization, one line-item quote.

Slopes, Ditches & Swales

RECP Installation (Erosion Control Blankets & Turf Reinforcement Mats)

Where silt fence alone isn't enough — steep slopes, ditches and swales that need the soil held in place until vegetation takes hold.

TEMPORARY RECP

Straw & Coconut-Fiber Blankets

Biodegradable erosion control blankets rolled and stapled to spec on slopes and channels for short-term stabilization while grass establishes.

PERMANENT RECP

Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRM)

Synthetic, non-degrading mats for high-flow ditches, steep slopes and channels that need long-term reinforcement, not just temporary cover.

INSTALLATION

Spec-Compliant Anchoring

Installed per manufacturer check-slot and staple pattern spacing, keyed into anchor trenches at the top of slope — the same standard our SWPPP inspectors check for.

FSESCI-Certified Inspector

SWPPP Inspection Services

Weekly and post-rainfall BMP inspections performed and documented by a Florida Stormwater, Erosion & Sedimentation Control Inspector (FSESCI) — so your permit file is always ready for review.

WEEKLY

7-Day Routine Inspection

Visual inspection of all installed BMPs at minimum every 7 calendar days, per the NPDES Construction General Permit.

RAIN TRIGGER

Post-Rainfall Inspection

Additional inspection within 24 hours of any rainfall event of 0.5" or greater, verified against an on-site rain gauge.

DOCUMENTATION

Photo Reports for Your File

Written report with photos delivered after every inspection — ready for your SWPPP binder or the next regulatory review.

Why It Matters

Required on Almost Every Active Site

General Contractors

SWPPP compliance handled alongside your perimeter fence, so it is one less inspection item to track separately.

Municipalities & Counties

Documented installation and post-storm maintenance for public right-of-way and roadway projects.

Site & Utility Contractors

Perimeter and inlet protection scheduled around your grading and trenching timeline, not as an afterthought.

Common Questions

Silt Fence & Inlet Protection FAQ

Is silt fence required on every construction site in Florida?

It's required on virtually any site with land-disturbing activity of 1 acre or more (or part of a larger common plan of development), under the Florida NPDES Construction Generic Permit. Most active commercial sites need it.

How often does silt fence need to be inspected?

At minimum every 7 calendar days, plus within 24 hours of a qualifying rain event. We document each inspection so you have records ready if an inspector asks.

What's the difference between silt fence and inlet protection?

Silt fence protects the site perimeter from sediment leaving the property. Inlet protection is a second layer that protects individual storm drains from sediment that gets past the perimeter — most sites need both.

How deep should silt fence be embedded?

The fabric needs to be trenched and keyed into the soil, not just stapled to the stakes — that embedment is what keeps the fence from blowing out at the base during the first real storm.

What happens if silt fence fails an inspection?

Corrective action is typically expected within a matter of days of the deficiency being identified. We handle scheduled inspection and repair as part of the service, so issues get caught and fixed before they show up on someone else's report.

What is a RECP and when is it used instead of silt fence?

A RECP (Rolled Erosion Control Product) is a blanket or mat — straw, coconut fiber, or synthetic turf reinforcement mat — rolled out over bare soil on slopes, ditches and swales to hold soil in place until vegetation establishes. Silt fence stops sediment at the perimeter; RECPs prevent that sediment from eroding in the first place on steep or channelized areas.

Is your SWPPP inspector certified?

Yes. Our inspections are performed by an FSESCI-certified inspector (Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector), following FDEP/NPDES Construction General Permit inspection protocol.

Ready to Get Your Site Compliant?

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