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Gainesville Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Gainesville drainage projects require coordination with Alachua County and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers deliver PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and permit services for Gainesville properties.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Gainesville

Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.

Residential Drainage Design

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

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Commercial Stormwater

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

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Gainesville. SJRWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Gainesville Drainage Regulations

Governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)

Karst sensitivity

Karst sensitivity

GRU stormwater utility since 1988

GRU stormwater utility since 1988

Billing transition underway

Billing transition underway

Native landscaping for basins

Native landscaping for basins

Design Storm

Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)

Stormwater Fee

$11/month

Special Requirements

  • Karst sensitivity
  • GRU stormwater utility since 1988
  • Billing transition underway
  • Native landscaping for basins

How We Work in Gainesville

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Gainesville drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.

2

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.

3

Design & Engineering

Our licensed professional engineer creates SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SJRWMD, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Gainesville Drainage Engineering FAQ

Drainage permit requirements in Gainesville depend on your project scope. Gainesville falls under the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. Professional engineering support is recommended for permit applications. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Gainesville typically ranges from $3,000–$8,000 for standard properties, with complex projects (flood zones, retention/detention systems, large lots) ranging from $5,000–$15,000+. 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 regulatory requirements.
Gainesville drainage projects must comply with SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. State baseline requirements apply, including SB 7040 nutrient performance standards. Key local requirements include: Karst sensitivity; GRU stormwater utility since 1988. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Gainesville regulations.

Ready to Solve Your Gainesville Drainage Problem?

Get a free quote from Florida's drainage engineering specialists. PE-stamped plans, full permit coordination, and 100% approval rate.

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