Stormwater help in Central Florida
Stormwater Permitting Support in Orlando, FL
Tell us what is happening. We will find the cause, explain your options, and handle stormwater permitting support with care.
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Service Overview
Stormwater Permitting Support With Clear Answers Before Work Begins
Stormwater permitting in Central Florida involves multiple overlapping jurisdictions — Orange County, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the St. Johns River Water Management District — each with its own application requirements, review timelines, and compliance standards. A missed submittal or miscommunication with an inspector can delay your project by weeks.
Lapin Services provides complete stormwater permitting support for developers, general contractors, civil engineers, and property owners across Orlando and Central Florida. We handle permit applications, agency coordination, inspection scheduling, and permit closeouts — so your project stays on schedule and your documentation stays clean.
Problems We Solve
Common Stormwater Permitting Support Problems We Fix
You do not have to diagnose the problem yourself. These are common issues we help confirm, explain, and repair.
Overlapping Agency Jurisdictions
Projects in Central Florida often require permits from Orange County, FDEP, and SJRWMD simultaneously — each with different applications, fees, and review cycles that must be tracked and coordinated carefully.
ERP Application Delays
Environmental Resource Permits require detailed stormwater management plans, drainage calculations, and wetland documentation. Incomplete submittals trigger agency requests for additional information and push timelines back significantly.
Construction Site Stormwater Compliance
Active construction sites disturbing one or more acres require a Notice of Intent, SWPPP development, and ongoing compliance with FDEP's NPDES stormwater program — with penalties for non-compliance.
Failed Inspections and Permit Holds
Permit closeouts are blocked when inspections are not scheduled in the correct sequence or when as-built conditions don't match approved plans — stalling certificate of occupancy and final project sign-off.
Incomplete Permit Closeout Documentation
Engineers' certifications, as-built surveys, and agency closeout letters must be filed in the correct format and sequence. Missing or improperly formatted documents can leave permits open and trigger compliance issues long after construction ends.
When to Call
Signs Your Stormwater System Needs Professional Attention
If you notice any of these signs, call Lapin. We will find the cause and explain what needs to happen next.
Your Project Needs an ERP or FDEP Permit
Any construction, grading, or land development project that affects stormwater runoff or disturbs more than one acre in Florida typically requires an Environmental Resource Permit or FDEP authorization.
You're Working in SJRWMD Territory
Projects in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and surrounding counties fall within the St. Johns River Water Management District's jurisdiction and require district-specific permit submittals and compliance.
Your Permit Closeout Has Stalled
If your stormwater permit is open past project completion — or an agency is holding approval pending documentation — you need experienced support to resolve the issue and get it closed.
You're Managing a Multi-Phase Development
Large or phased projects require coordinated permit sequencing across agencies. Without a dedicated point of contact managing submittals and inspections, phases can fall out of compliance.
You've Received a Notice of Non-Compliance
A notice from Orange County, FDEP, or SJRWMD citing stormwater deficiencies requires prompt, documented response — and a contractor who can represent you through the correction process.
Our Process
What to Expect From Your Stormwater Permitting Support Visit
Tell us what is happening. We arrive prepared, explain the work clearly, and give clear pricing before work begins.
Step 1
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call or request service. You do not have to know exactly what failed; describe what you see, smell, hear, or need done.
Step 2
We Find the Cause
A Lapin technician or crew checks the issue, reviews the project, and explains what needs to be done in plain language.
Step 3
You Approve the Work
You get clear pricing and options before work begins, so you can make a confident decision.
Step 4
We Handle It With Care
We complete the approved work, respect your home, business, or jobsite, and keep you informed.
Step 5
We Stand Behind the Job
Before we leave, we confirm the work, answer questions, and make sure you know what to expect next.
Why Lapin
Why Central Florida Chooses Lapin for Stormwater Permitting Support
Our name is on every job. We respect your time, budget, property, and trust.
65+ Years of Experience
Lapin has served Central Florida since 1958. Our name is on every job, and we do the work in a way we can stand behind.
Clear Communication
We explain what we find, what it means, and what your options are before work begins.
Respect for Your Property
We protect the home, business, property, or jobsite and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
The Right Team for the Work
We handle plumbing, septic, drains, sewer, underground utilities, commercial service, and serious project work.
Care When It Matters
Every call affects a family, tenant, customer, business, property, or project. We do not take that lightly.
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FAQs
Stormwater Permitting Support FAQs
What permits are typically required for a stormwater project in Orlando?
Most projects require coordination with Orange County for local drainage permits, SJRWMD for Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs), and FDEP for construction site stormwater permits under the NPDES program. The specific permits needed depend on project size, location, and whether wetlands or waterways are involved.
What is an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and when do I need one?
An ERP is required by the St. Johns River Water Management District for construction or land alteration that affects stormwater runoff, water quality, or wetlands. Most development and site improvement projects in Central Florida require an ERP before work can begin.
Does my construction site need a stormwater permit from FDEP?
Yes, if your project disturbs one or more acres of land. Florida requires a Notice of Intent under FDEP’s NPDES Construction Generic Permit, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and ongoing compliance during active construction.
How long does it take to get stormwater permits in Orange County?
Review timelines vary by agency and project complexity. County permits may take a few weeks; SJRWMD ERP applications typically take 30–90 days depending on completeness and whether additional information is requested. Lapin tracks your submittals and responds to agency RFIs to minimize delays.
What is a permit closeout and why does it matter?
A permit closeout is the formal process of filing as-built documentation, engineers’ certifications, and agency sign-off letters to officially close an open permit. Permits left open after project completion can block future development, trigger compliance issues, and complicate property transactions.
Can Lapin represent us with SJRWMD or county inspectors?
Yes. We coordinate directly with SJRWMD, FDEP, and Orange County inspectors on your behalf — including scheduling inspections, addressing field findings, and managing any required corrections to ensure your project passes and permits close cleanly.
Do you work with civil engineers on permitting submittals?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with civil engineers, project managers, and general contractors to align permit submittals with design documents, site plans, and project schedules.
Do you provide stormwater permitting support across all of Central Florida?
Yes. We support permitting projects throughout Central Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties — all jurisdictions within SJRWMD and subject to FDEP and county requirements.
Schedule Service
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call Lapin or request service. We will get the right team moving, explain your options, and handle the work with care.