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Sarasota Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Sarasota drainage projects require coordination with Sarasota County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers deliver PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and permit services for Sarasota properties.

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Engineering Services

Our Engineering Services in Sarasota

Sarasota drainage projects require PE-stamped engineering plans that comply with SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) standards. Our Licensed Professional Engineers deliver drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services throughout Sarasota.

Residential Drainage Design

PE-stamped drainage plans for Sarasota homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Sarasota developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SWFWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Sarasota. SWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Sarasota Drainage Regulations

Governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

SWFWMD ERP compliance required

SWFWMD ERP compliance required

Sarasota County stormwater coordination

Sarasota County stormwater coordination

Bayfront and coastal drainage engineering

Bayfront and coastal drainage engineering

Design Storm

25-year, 24-hour (open basins); 100-year, 24-hour (closed basins)

Special Requirements

  • SWFWMD ERP compliance required
  • Sarasota County stormwater coordination
  • Bayfront and coastal drainage engineering

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarasota Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Sarasota requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Sarasota falls under the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. A Licensed Professional Engineer must prepare and seal drainage designs for permit submission. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Drainage engineering in Sarasota costs $3,000–$8,000 for standard residential properties and $5,000–$15,000+ for complex projects involving flood zones, retention/detention systems, or large lots. Commercial stormwater management starts at $10,000 and scales with project complexity. Every CivilSmart project begins with a free custom quote based on your specific property and SWFWMD regulatory requirements.

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Licensed Professional Engineers | 1,000+ Projects | 100% Permit Approval | Since 2004