Construction Inspection & Monitoring Services in California

Stay compliant with California’s CGP through certified QSP inspections, reporting, and stormwater training.

Proactive Monitoring to Meet Every Requirement

Construction sites in California must conduct ongoing stormwater inspections and monitoring as part of their Construction SWPPP compliance under the Construction General Permit (CGP).

At SoCal Stormwater Solutions, our team of QSP- and QSD-certified professionals handles every aspect of inspection, sampling, reporting, and training—ensuring your site stays compliant from groundbreaking to final stabilization.

Whether your project is in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernandino, Palmdale, San Diego, San Francisco , or anywhere across California, we’ve got the compliance side covered so you can focus on building.

Our Construction Inspection & Monitoring Services

Each of the services below is performed in accordance with the 2022 CGP guidelines and regional board requirements.

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) – Weekly, Monthly & QRE Inspections

QSPs are required to inspect your site and document stormwater controls throughout construction.
We perform scheduled inspections that include:

Weekly visual inspections and reporting
Qualified Rain Event (QRE) inspections
BMP effectiveness checks and corrective action tracking
All inspection findings are documented and stored in the cloud for client’s access.

QSD Inspection & Reporting – 2022 CGP Update

A Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) must perform routine inspections per the updated 2022 CGP.
We conduct the additional required QSD inspections including:

Conduct an inspection within 30 days of starting construction activities.
Inspect within 30 days of appointing a new QSD.
Perform two inspections annually:
- Once between August and October
- Once between January and March

Inspect within 14 calendar days of any Numeric Action Level (NAL) exceedance.
Conduct inspections upon written request from Water Board staff.

Stormwater Sampling & Exceedance Reporting

Sampling is required for Risk Level 2 & 3 sites and during qualifying storm events.
We provide:

Stormwater grab sampling during QSEs (Qualifying Storm Events)
Lab coordination and result interpretation
Preparation and submission of Numeric Action Level (NAL) or Numeric Effluent Limit (NEL) exceedance reports
All reports meet California CGP and SMARTS formatting standards.

Fundamental QSP Delegate Stormwater Training

Delegates performing inspections on your site must complete approved stormwater training.
We offer:

Fundamental QSP delegate training for crew leads or site managers
Overview of the CGP, BMP types, inspection protocol, and SMARTS basics
Certification of participation and field readiness support

Site-Specific QSP Delegate Stormwater Training

Training tailored to your project’s unique compliance needs.
We design and lead customized training sessions based on your SWPPP, site layout, BMPs, and inspection schedule. Ideal for new teams or complex sites that require a more targeted training solution.

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Final Inspection & Reporting

A final inspection and report are required before submitting your Notice of Termination (NOT).
We perform the final site walkthrough, ensuring:

All BMPs are removed or stabilized
Site conditions meet CGP termination criteria
Final inspection report is completed and archived for NOT submission

Stay On Track With Every Inspection

From the first QSP walkthrough to your NOT submission, our inspection and monitoring services help you stay compliant—and stress-free.

Why Choose SoCal Stormwater?

Certified QSP and QSD inspectors on staff
Decades of combined experience with California CGP compliance
Detailed reporting with every inspection
On-site and virtual training options
Trusted across public, private, and multi-phase projects

Serving Construction Sites Throughout California

We offer stormwater inspections, sampling, and training in:
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange, Irvine, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, San Jose, San Francisco, and more.