Stormwater Inspections & BMP Maintenance Services
Stormwater facilities — ponds, bioretention, underground detention, filters, and related BMPs — need both certified inspections and ongoing maintenance to stay functional and compliant. Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater inspection services with written reports, plus annual BMP maintenance plans, for property managers, HOAs, developers, and municipalities across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
We can:
Perform certified stormwater facility inspections (above-ground and confined space) with written reports
- Create and run annual maintenance programs tailored to your property and permit requirements
- Support MS4 / VPDES / local compliance documentation without overclaiming outcomes
- Rehabilitate facilities that have received a notice of violation
- Perform camera inspections on underground systems
Serving Virginia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, and additional Southeast / Mid-Atlantic states. Call (804) 302-5151.
Stormwater Inspection Services
Team of DEQ-certified stormwater inspectors (VA DEQ Stormwater Inspector Certification certifications).
Stormwater facility inspections — ponds, bioretention, underground detention, filters
- Camera inspections for underground systems
- Confined space inspections where required
- Written inspection reports for every site visit
- Annual inspection contracts with regular scheduling
We provide MS4 / VPDES / VA DEQ–aligned documentation support without promising guaranteed pass outcomes or inventing credentials. Our inspectors hold VA DEQ Stormwater Inspector Certification. See Exact’s full certifications.
Received a Notice of Violation? See our stormwater Notice of Violation help for how we clear violations fast with certified inspection and BMP repair.
Annual BMP Maintenance Plans
We provide annual maintenance programs for all types of stormwater BMPs. Our team handles everything from routine cleanouts and sediment removal to vegetation management, media replacement, and rehabilitation of failing systems. Below are the facility types we maintain.
Most stormwater permits require regular maintenance, and falling behind can result in costly violations. Exact Stormwater offers annual maintenance contracts that keep your systems performing as designed, your documentation current, and your compliance status protected.
Our annual maintenance plans include:
Scheduled visits based on permit requirements and system type
Sediment removal, media replacement, vegetation management, and cleanouts
Detailed service records and maintenance logs for your files
Coordination with property managers and HOA boards
Proactive identification of issues before they become violations
Contact us to get a maintenance plan quote for your property.
What We Maintain: BMP & Facility Types
Filterra Tree Box Filter
As the name-brand tree box stormwater filter, Filterra was introduced to Virginia many years ago. We recommend routine annual maintenance on these systems — without it, a multitude of costly issues can occur. Media contamination and overgrown trees are the most common problems we deal with, and can lead to expensive repairs or full system replacement.
High-flow Biofilters
All rain gardens, including the high-flow FocalPoint, StormGarden, and BioPod biofilter systems, require annual maintenance to ensure optimum performance. Annual maintenance guarantees that these systems allow for the high flow rates and maximum pollutant extraction they were designed to accommodate.
Underground Detention
Keep your underground stormwater detention and infiltration systems working properly with regular inspections and required maintenance. We perform inspections (including camera inspections) and maintenance on all underground detention systems including: R-Tank, RainTank, StormTech arch chambers, isolator rows, Cultec, pipe detention systems by Contech, ADS, Lane Enterprises, and others.
Stormwater Ponds, Detention Ponds & Wet Ponds
Stormwater ponds can be an effective and attractive method of managing water quality and flow. They require regular pond inspection and maintenance to remove sediment, keep inlets and outlets clear and free of debris, and properly maintain vegetation. Our Aquatics Division can restore the functionality of your pond and develop a routine maintenance program to protect your investment and keep your site looking its best.
ALGAE MANAGEMENT
Detention and retention ponds are the facilities we are called about most, and the two questions are always the same: how often does it need cleaning, and what will it cost. Both are answered in our guide to retention and detention pond maintenance.
Chemical/dye-based solutions are a great way to manage submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), floating weeds, emergent plants and algae in the short term, but repeated applications can have long term side effects that reduce the micro biotic diversity within the pond. For this reason, Exact Stormwater carefully selects the chemicals and the application rates we use to ensure they are ideally suited to the specific problems within your pond.
In addition to chemical treatment for symptoms, we recommend bacterial treatment to address the most common problems in ponds - overabundant nutrients. The bacteria breaks down the excess nitrogen in the water column, helping to mitigate algae blooms. Additionally, we utilize mechanical controls such as bubblers to add oxygen to the water, providing multiple benefits. While fish and other organisms love the extra oxygen, bubblers also keep the water temperatures consistent throughout the pond (which helps prevent algae growth), as well as aids in the breakdown of muck that sits on the bottom of the pond causing long-term problems (in addition to being gross).
TRASH MANAGEMENT
Capture trash before it enters your stormwater pond to protect water quality and maintain the aesthetic appeal of natural areas. This innovative netting acts as a barrier, intercepting debris carried by rainwater runoff and preventing it from polluting the pond. By trapping litter and larger waste materials, we can not only help keep the water clean for aquatic life, but also enhance the visual environment, transforming what could be an eyesore into a cleaner, more inviting landscape.
Sand/Cartridge Filters, Hydrodynamic Separators
We maintain all types of manufactured treatment devices (MTDs), including sand filters, cartridge filters (StormFilter, Bayfilter, Perk filter, Jellyfish filter, Modular Wetlands, and others), and hydrodynamic separators (Hydroguard, Stormceptor, Contech CDS, Baysaver, First Defense, Aqua-Swirl, Downstream Defender, Vortechs, and others). Our industrial vacuums remove sediment from filters and separators efficiently and thoroughly.
Why Inspections & Maintenance Matter for Compliance
Most stormwater BMP permits expect documented maintenance and periodic inspections to show ongoing compliance. Gaps in inspection records — or deferred maintenance — can lead to notices of violation, fines, or permit pressure.
Exact Stormwater helps property managers, HOAs, and developers stay ahead of compliance requirements by combining proactive maintenance programs with certified inspections and written reports. Our documentation is designed to hold up to regulatory review.
Our compliance support includes:
Scheduled inspection reports for permit / MS4 / local review
Annual maintenance records by BMP type
Support when responding to a notice of violation
Our Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance Service Areas
Exact Stormwater provides stormwater BMP maintenance and inspection services across 12+ states in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S., including Midlothian, VA.
States we serve:
Virginia • Florida • Georgia • North Carolina • South Carolina • Maryland • Tennessee • Alabama • Mississippi • Louisiana • Indiana • Texas
Call (804) 302-5151 to confirm service availability in your area.
Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance FAQs
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Exact performs stormwater facility inspections for ponds, bioretention, underground detention, filters, and related BMPs. Work can include above-ground checks, camera inspections for underground systems, and confined space inspections where required. Every visit includes a written inspection report suitable for permit compliance, recordkeeping, and regulatory review.
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Yes. Our team includes DEQ-certified stormwater inspectors, including VA DEQ Stormwater Inspector Certification. See our certifications page for details. We do not invent additional credentials beyond what Exact holds.
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Frequency depends on your permit, local requirements, BMP type, and site conditions. Many owners use annual inspection contracts so visits and written reports stay on a predictable schedule. We can review your permit language and recommend a practical cadence for your facilities.
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Yes. Inspections and maintenance visits include documentation designed for compliance files and regulatory review. Clear records help demonstrate that required inspections and upkeep were completed.
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Inspection verifies condition and documents findings for compliance. Maintenance is the hands-on work — sediment and debris removal, vegetation management, media replacement, inlet/outlet clearing, and structural upkeep — that keeps BMPs functioning. Exact provides both, often under coordinated annual plans.
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Certified inspection and documented BMP repair are often part of clearing a notice of violation. Start with our stormwater Notice of Violation page, or call (804) 302-5151 so we can review your letter and site.
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Maintenance varies by BMP type but typically includes sediment removal, debris cleanout, vegetation management, media replacement (for filters and bioretention), inlet and outlet clearing, and inspection of structural components. Annual plans are tailored to your property and permit requirements.
Still have questions?
If your site or system has unique requirements, the fastest way to get clear answers is to schedule a call with our team.
Need a New System Installed?
If your stormwater facility needs more than maintenance — or if you’re planning a new project that requires underground detention, bioretention, or other BMP installation — our installation team can help. View our stormwater facility installation services.