Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Who This Service Is For

Slope stabilization and erosion control services in Broward County are essential for property owners, developers, coastal property owners, and anyone dealing with slope erosion or unstable slopes on their property throughout Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and other coastal communities.

Whether you're dealing with erosion on existing slopes in Fort Lauderdale, need to stabilize slopes after construction in Hollywood, or want to prevent erosion on new slopes in Pompano Beach, proper grading and erosion control measures can protect your property from soil loss and slope failure. We coordinate licensed contractors with the expertise to assess slope conditions and implement effective stabilization solutions, navigating Broward County Building Code Division, Development & Environmental Review (DER), Natural Resource Protection Code compliance, and SFWMD Environmental Resource Permits.

Broward County Slope Erosion Considerations

Slope stabilization in Broward County requires specialized knowledge of local conditions and erosion factors:

• Coastal Erosion and Seawall Requirements: Broward County requires elevation and seawall compliance certifications for waterfront properties. First floor elevations of all structures must be protected from a 100-year, 3-day storm event. Coastal protection structures must meet these requirements and may require specialized permits and engineering certification. We coordinate SFWMD Environmental Resource Permits for coastal protection projects.
• Natural Resource Protection Code: Broward County's Natural Resource Protection Code (Chapter 27) regulates environmental activities and enforces requirements for development in environmentally sensitive areas, including coastal areas and near waterways. Slope stabilization projects must comply with these requirements, and may require professional documentation including as-built surveys and engineering certification.
• Heavy Rainfall and Hurricane Conditions: Broward County's intense rainfall and hurricane conditions can cause significant erosion on slopes, especially during hurricane season. Proper drainage and erosion control measures are essential to protect slopes from water damage, storm surge, and wave action in coastal areas.
• High Water Table: Broward County's high water table, which can be within 2-3 feet of the surface in many areas, can saturate slope soils, reducing stability and increasing erosion risk. Proper drainage is critical to manage water table effects on slopes, especially in coastal neighborhoods like Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach. SFWMD Environmental Resource Permits are required for dewatering activities affecting state waters.
• Coastal Conditions: Coastal properties in Broward County face additional erosion risks from salt spray, storm surge, and wave action. Slope stabilization must account for coastal conditions and may require specialized erosion control measures, seawalls, or nature-based solutions such as living shorelines that meet environmental standards for wave absorption and habitat creation.
• Soil Types: Broward County's sandy and limestone soils have different erosion characteristics. Slope stabilization must account for soil types and may require specialized erosion control measures for different soil conditions, especially in coastal areas with limestone bedrock.
• Development & Environmental Review (DER): Slope stabilization projects typically require Development & Environmental Review through ePermits OneStop for applicable building permits. All DER submittals are only accepted electronically. Broward County's Planning and Development Management Division ensures that proposed projects comply with the Broward County Land Development Code and Natural Resource Protection Code.
• SFWMD Environmental Resource Permits: Slope stabilization projects affecting state waters and wetlands require SFWMD Environmental Resource Permits. As of June 28, 2024, new water quality performance standards were implemented. Projects in coastal areas or near waterways may require additional permits and professional engineering certification.
• Permit Validity: Broward County permits are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance. If work doesn't begin within this period, the permit will expire, though extensions can be requested by contacting the Broward County permit department.

The Slope Stabilization Process in Broward County

Our coordinated approach ensures your slopes are properly stabilized and protected from erosion in Broward County:

1. Slope Assessment: We evaluate your slopes to identify erosion problems, stability issues, and areas of concern. Assessment includes reviewing slope angles, soil conditions, drainage patterns, coastal erosion risks, and Broward County specific conditions including high water table and proximity to waterways.
2. Stabilization Design: We develop a stabilization plan that addresses specific slope problems and meets Broward County Natural Resource Protection Code compliance and SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit requirements. The plan identifies required regrading, erosion control measures, drainage improvements, and coastal protection structures if needed. For coastal projects, we consider nature-based solutions such as living shorelines alongside traditional methods.
3. Development Permit Coordination: We help identify required development permits as described in Florida Statute 380.04, which must be obtained prior to the issuance of building permits for slope stabilization projects in Broward County.
4. Broward County DER Coordination: We help identify required Development & Environmental Review (DER) through ePermits OneStop and coordinate with Broward County Planning and Development Management Division to ensure proposed slope stabilization projects comply with the Broward County Land Development Code and Natural Resource Protection Code. All DER submittals are only accepted electronically.
5. Broward County Permit Coordination: We help identify required permits for slope stabilization work including Uniform Building Permit Applications (updated November 14, 2025), DER through ePermits OneStop, SFWMD Environmental Resource Permits for activities affecting state waters and wetlands, Natural Resource Protection Code compliance, and coordinate with regulatory agencies. We coordinate with Broward County Building Code Division, SFWMD, and other regulatory agencies as needed.
6. Contractor Selection: We match your project with licensed contractors who have the right equipment and experience for slope stabilization work in Broward County. Contractors assess slope conditions and implement effective stabilization solutions, including expertise with coastal protection, seawall construction, and Natural Resource Protection Code requirements.
7. Slope Regrading: Contractors regrade slopes to stable angles that resist erosion. Steeper slopes are regraded to gentler angles (typically 2:1 or 3:1 ratios) that are more stable, accounting for Broward County's high water table and coastal soil conditions.
8. Erosion Control Installation: Erosion control measures are installed, including matting, geotextiles, or other protective materials. Drainage systems are installed to direct water away from slopes, meeting SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit requirements and Broward County Natural Resource Protection Code standards. For coastal properties, seawalls or bulkheads may be constructed to meet elevation and seawall compliance certifications with first floor elevations protected from a 100-year, 3-day storm event.
9. Final Inspection: We coordinate final inspections with Broward County Building Code Division or municipal building departments, SFWMD (for projects affecting state waters), and engineers to ensure slopes are properly stabilized and that erosion control measures are effectively protecting slopes from water damage. Professional certification may be required for seawall projects.

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