S t o r m w a t e r S o l u t i o n s
Stormwater SCMs
Stormwater control measures — SCMs — are the structural systems required by county stormwater plans to manage runoff from developed properties. If you're a developer, HOA, or commercial property owner in Western North Carolina, here's what you need to know.
What is a stormwater SCM?
A stormwater control measure is any engineered system designed to capture, slow, filter, or infiltrate stormwater runoff before it leaves a property. They're required by Buncombe County and other WNC municipalities as part of approved development plans — and they need to be installed correctly to pass inspection.
SCMs come in many forms depending on the site, the runoff volume, and the county plan requirements. The most common types we install are bioretention cells, wet and dry detention ponds, level spreaders, and filter strips.
Who needs them
Developers, commercial property owners, and HOAs with county-approved stormwater plans. If your permit requires an SCM, it has to be built to spec.
What we install
Bioretention cells, wet and dry ponds, level spreaders, filter strips, and erosion control measures — per your approved engineering drawings.
What we deliver
Inspection-ready installs, clean documentation, and coordination with your project engineer from start to sign-off.
Is this the right page for your project?
This page is for property owners and managers dealing with county stormwater compliance. It's also relevant if you're:
A developer installing SCMs as part of a new construction permit
An HOA with existing SCMs that need repair, restoration, or documentation
A commercial property owner facing a compliance issue or stormwater violation
A general contractor looking for a reliable subcontractor for SCM installation
If you're a homeowner looking for a rain garden or yard drainage solution, our residential stormwater page is a better starting point.
What installation involves
We work from county-approved engineering drawings and coordinate directly with your project engineer. Before breaking ground we review the drawings, confirm material specifications, and establish inspection milestones with your county contact.
Installation scope varies widely — a single bioretention cell on a small commercial lot is a one to two day job, while a full detention pond system on a larger development may take several weeks. Whatever the scope, we document our work throughout and deliver a finished install that meets county requirements the first time.
Related Services
SCM installation is often part of a broader project scope:
Need an SCM installed right?
We work from your approved plans, coordinate with your engineer, and deliver inspection-ready installs. Let's talk about your project.