We hope you choose us to assist you with your storm water needs
Whether you decide to utilize our services or some other firm, we have prepared a list of tips that will guide you in selecting a quality Storm Water Consultant:
10 Tips for Selecting a Storm Water Consultant
Don’t risk expensive fines and/or costly delays by hiring somebody with an inadequate background. At SWPPP Solutions, Inc., a licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist with 40+ years of cumulative experience preparing SWPPPs will prepare your plan.
An inexperienced Consultant can prepare a SWPPP that doesn’t conform to applicable laws and regulations. Conversely, some inexperienced Consultants prepare SWPPPs that require more Best Management Practices (BMPs) than needed, causing you unnecessary additional expense to implement the SWPPP. The Storm Water Professionals at SWPPP Solutions, Inc. have prepared over 1,800 Industrial SWPPPs, Construction SWPPPs, WPCPs, ESCPs, and other storm water plans.
A SWPPP for a small business may differ significantly than a SWPPP for a waste water treatment plant or a large airport. Likewise, similar projects in different locations may require different approaches due to environmental factors. Ensure that your Consultant has experience preparing plans for your specific type of facility or project. SWPPP Solutions, Inc. has prepared plans for a wide variety of facilities and projects; water treatment plants, airports, landfills, industrial complexes, ports, hospitals, refineries, military facilities, automobile dealerships, public safety agencies, pump stations, recycling facilities, restaurants, casinos, agricultural facilities, wineries, ship builders, dams, tunnels, fire stations, shopping centers, schools, reservoirs, etc.
Some firms offer a wide range of services and only prepare 3 or 4 SWPPPs a year. It can be difficult to stay abreast of current regulations and techniques when preparing such a small number of plans. SWPPP Solutions, Inc. believes that it’s better to excel in one area, than to be mediocre in several. Their Consultants only do one thing, but they do it very well. Because they have such a narrow focus, they have become very efficient. It takes them less time to prepare a plan and they pass those savings on to you.
An inept storm water consultant will complicate your life. Budgets are tight enough without adding extra costs to your project and you have better things to do with your time than explaining violations to Permitting Agencies. We know that a lot is riding on your storm water plan. You want a SWPPP that meets the requirements of the General Permit. The Consultants at SWPPP Solutions, Inc. have prepared over 1,800 plans and not one of those plans have ever been found to be in non-compliance by any Federal, State, or Local agency..
Some large firms prepare quality plans and some don’t. Some assign their best people to your project and others assign interns and new employees. The Principals at SWPPP Solutions, Inc. have adopted the strategy of keeping the company small and manageable. It’s true that they prepare a large number of plans, but every plan is personally prepared by the President and Vice-President of the company. This allows them to ensure that any plan that has the name SWPPP Solutions, Inc. on it has met high quality standards. Additionally, our Principals are going to be much more interested in keeping their clients happy and satisfied than would an employee with less stake in the company.
If a firm produces a quality product and takes care of their clients, they’ll have a lot of repeat business. It’s wise to find out whom they’ve worked for and whether they’ve prepared plans for facilities and projects similar to yours. A good company will never hesitate to provide information and references. Most of our clients return to SWPPP Solutions, Inc. time and time again because they appreciate our attention to detail, quick response times and absolute commitment to customer satisfaction. For Example, we have prepared over 100 SWPPPs each for Overaa, Sully-Miller, and BMP Solutions. Additionally, we have seven other clients we have prepared 30+ SWPPPs for.
Unfortunately, many companies are more concerned with making a quick buck than they are with doing what’s in the best interest of their clients. Some consultants will prepare SWPPPs for you when you don’t really need one. Instead of looking for a Consultant that wants to only prepare SWPPPs for you, find one that wants to assist you with your storm water needs, whatever they may be. The Consultants at SWPPP Solutions, Inc. realize that what’s in the best interest of their clients is in their own best interests. Not all facilities and projects require SWPPPs. If we don’t think a SWPPP is needed, we’ll tell you that. Even though we may lose your business for that specific project, we know that the next time you need a SWPPP you’ll think of us first because we’ll have earned your trust.
A quote should be simple and plainly detail the work that will be done. We understand what is needed to complete the SWPPP and typically provide lump sum quotes that cover the entirety of the SWPPP preparation, as well as clear rates and estimates for auxiliary tasks. We don’t consider a plan to be complete until the Project Owner or Reviewing Agency has accepted it.
Time is money and you need results from a Consultant, not excuses. A good consultant will meet deadlines. Our belief in the value of responsiveness has been a major key to our success. SWPPP Solutions, Inc. will deliver your plans in a fast and timely manner. If we can’t prepare a plan in the time frame you require, we won’t accept the project. Over the last 63 months we have achieved a perfect on-time delivery rate of 100%. Our responsiveness covers more than just plan preparation. We will make revisions, return calls, provide quotes and respond to all client needs in a timely manner. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or raise concerns when selecting a Storm Water Consultant. A competent, well-qualified Consultant will happily answer your questions and provide verification when requested.
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