HOA Stormwater
inspections.
If your HOA owns a detention pond, retention pond, or any stormwater BMP, the county requires an annual inspection. Bridgeway delivers MS4-ready reports, files directly with the jurisdiction, and writes findings boards can actually act on — no engineering jargon.
The Essentials,
Handled.
Annual pond inspection
Full condition report covering risers, outfalls, headwalls, embankments and emergency spillways.
Sediment depth survey
Quantified sediment volume so the board can budget dredging years in advance.
Filed with your county
We submit the MS4 report directly to your jurisdiction — Gwinnett, Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, City of Atlanta and more.
Board-ready findings
Plain-English summary with prioritized work list and cost ranges for the budget meeting.
NOV emergency response
Notice of violation? We inspect within 5 business days and walk it through to closure.
Multi-year service contracts
Lock in annual pricing so the inspection line item is predictable for the board.
Common Questions.
Are HOAs required to inspect their stormwater ponds?
Yes. Almost every metro Atlanta jurisdiction requires HOAs to perform an annual inspection of post-construction stormwater facilities — detention ponds, retention ponds, bioretention areas, underground systems and outfalls — and submit the report to the local MS4 authority.
What happens if our HOA misses a stormwater inspection?
Most counties issue a notice of violation, then escalating fines that can reach $1,000 per day until the inspection is filed. Some jurisdictions can place a lien on the HOA's common area. We can usually clear an NOV within 5 business days.
Who is responsible — the HOA or individual homeowners?
The HOA. Post-construction stormwater facilities sit on common-area property and are the HOA's legal responsibility under the recorded maintenance agreement filed with the county.
How much does an HOA stormwater inspection cost?
Most HOA inspections run $400–$1,200 depending on the number of structures and access. We provide a fixed quote within one business day — no surprise add-ons.
Do you work with property management companies?
Yes. We're set up to invoice management companies directly, attend board meetings to present findings, and provide annual proposals so the line item makes it into the budget.