Permits, Environmental & Compliance

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

Erosion and sediment control drawings for grading permits, showing silt fence, inlet protection, stabilization and phasing. Typical US fees run $500 to $8,000, and most projects take 1 to 3 weeks. Our drawings, calculations and reports are sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the state where your project is located, ready for permit submission.

Typical US fee$500 to $8,000
Typical timeline1 to 3 weeks
Permit drawingsSealed by a PE

What the work involves

Most grading and building permits that disturb soil require an erosion and sediment control plan. The engineer locates silt fence, construction entrances, inlet protection, sediment traps or basins, slope protection and stabilization measures, and phases them with grading. On sites under the 1 acre federal threshold, local ordinances often still require these plans.

When you need it

  • Grading or building permit that disturbs soil
  • Work near streams, wetlands or storm drains
  • Steep slopes with erosion risk
  • Inspector issued an erosion control violation

What you receive

  • Erosion and sediment control plan sheets
  • Details and notes
  • Phasing plan
  • Sediment basin calculations where required

What drives the cost

Estimate. Often bundled with grading or site plans.

Frequently asked questions

How much does erosion and Sediment Control Plan cost?

Across the US, erosion and Sediment Control Plan usually costs $500 to $8,000. Estimate. Often bundled with grading or site plans.

How long does erosion and Sediment Control Plan take?

Plan on 1 to 3 weeks from signed proposal to stamped deliverables, longer if a site visit, soil testing or a permit review cycle is involved.

Do I need a licensed PE for erosion and Sediment Control Plan?

In most US jurisdictions, yes. When the work needs a permit, the plans, calculations or report usually must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state where the project is located. Every deliverable we issue for permit is sealed that way.

Will I also need a certified erosion control inspector?

Sometimes. Depending on the site, erosion and Sediment Control Plan can also involve a certified erosion control inspector or landscape architect. We tell you up front which other professionals your project needs and coordinate with them so the drawings agree.

Who do you provide erosion and Sediment Control Plan for?

Most of our clients for this service are contractors, developers, homeowners and municipalitys. Describe your project and one of our engineers will reply with scope, fee and schedule.

Do small projects need erosion control?

Many local ordinances require erosion controls on any land disturbance, even below the federal 1 acre threshold. Check your local grading or stormwater ordinance.

What is a construction entrance?

A stabilized gravel pad that knocks mud off tires so it is not tracked onto public roads. It must be maintained and refreshed as it fills with mud.

Who inspects the controls?

Local inspectors and, on permitted sites, the operator's own inspectors per the SWPPP. Failed controls must be repaired promptly.

When can controls be removed?

After the site is permanently stabilized, typically with established vegetation or pavement. Removing them too early can lead to violations.

Where we provide this service

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