Ranger Drainage District inspection noted issues with our silt fence installation. Personally reinstalled the entire perimeter — proper silt fence prevents sediment from entering drainage systems and wetlands.
Pro tip: Hire professionals for silt fence installation. It looks simple but inspectors have very specific requirements for post depth, fabric overlap, and staking. A failed silt fence inspection delays everything downstream.
Foundation footers poured at dawn with two concrete trucks — early morning scheduling critical in Florida’s heat.
Met with Orange County to initiate easement vacation — utility no-objection letters, neighbor notification, and public notice signs all required.
Separate irrigation well installed same day as domestic well — reduces domestic demand and saves on drilling mobilization costs.
Licensed surveyors deliver boundary survey establishing official property perimeter — required for all permits.
4-course CMU stem wall construction begins — raises house above grade for flood protection and termite prevention in Florida.
Final site plan approved after multiple revisions — wetland buffers, stormwater, setbacks, and driveway placement all confirmed.