336-431-5852
aceavant@aceavant.com
5358 Poole Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
336-431-5852
aceavant@aceavant.com
5358 Poole Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
Industry-leading erosion control services for developers, GCs, and property owners across North Carolina
Complete erosion control systems for construction sites from initial installation through maintenance and repair
Turn-key erosion management from silt fence and sediment basins to stabilization and gabion baskets
Our position as a trusted erosion control contractor in North Carolina has been earned by understanding what regulators require, what inspectors look for, and what actually holds up when it rains.
What separates us from others? We install, maintain, and repair every component of a construction site erosion control system in-house, so GCs and developers work with one contractor from permit approval through final stabilization.
We install silt fence to intercept sediment-laden runoff at the perimeter and within the site, keeping material on site and out of drainage systems.
We install pond baffles in sediment basins and retention ponds to slow flow, improve sediment settling, and protect downstream water quality.
We construct sediment basins sized to the drainage area and permit requirements, providing the primary sediment capture point for active construction sites.
We grade and line diversion ditches to redirect clean runoff around disturbed areas, reducing the sediment load carried across the site.
We apply seeding, matting, and other stabilization measures to disturbed slopes and cleared areas, establishing ground cover that reduces erosion at the source.
We install tree protection fencing and root zone barriers to protect existing trees from construction equipment, grading, and soil compaction.
We provide scheduled and storm response maintenance to keep erosion control systems functioning through the full construction period.
We install gabion baskets for slope stabilization, channel lining, and erosion control on sites where flexible stone structures are required.
Erosion control in construction is the practice of managing stormwater runoff and sediment movement on active construction sites to protect downstream waterways, comply with permit requirements, and prevent site damage during the construction period. Every graded, cleared, or disturbed site generates erosion risk, and the erosion control system is what stands between an active site and a regulatory violation or downstream sediment problem.
Sediment control practices capture soil particles that have already been mobilized by runoff before they leave the site. Silt fence, sediment basins, pond baffles, and inlet protection are all sediment control measures. They work downstream of the disturbance, intercepting material carried by runoff before it reaches a waterway or property boundary.
Diversion ditches, berms, and water bars redirect runoff away from disturbed areas or toward sediment control structures. Managing where water flows on a construction site determines how much erosion occurs and how hard the sediment control system has to work. A well-designed diversion system reduces the load on every downstream control measure.
Stabilization addresses erosion at the source by establishing ground cover on disturbed surfaces. Seeding, erosion control matting, and mulching reduce the energy of rainfall hitting bare soil and bind the soil surface against runoff. Permanent stabilization through vegetation establishment is the end goal of every construction site erosion control program.
No matter the size or type of project, Ace Avant can provide the equipment and method to grade your site right.
Developers and GCs across North Carolina rely on professional erosion control contractors because a properly installed and maintained system protects the project from regulatory action, site damage, and downstream liability. Some of the benefits of working with an experienced erosion control contractor are:
A properly designed and maintained erosion control system keeps the site in compliance with NPDES permit requirements and reduces the risk of NOVs and stop-work orders.
Effective erosion control prevents the loss of graded material, protects site roads and access routes, and keeps sediment out of drainage structures that are expensive to clean.
Sediment leaving a construction site creates liability. A functioning erosion control system protects adjacent properties, waterways, and downstream owners from sediment damage.
Properly installed erosion control that is maintained through the construction period costs less than emergency repairs, regulatory fines, and sediment cleanup after a storm event has moved material off site.
Silt fence and sediment basins are the two most common primary erosion control measures on construction sites in North Carolina, and they are also the two most frequently cited deficiencies during regulatory inspections. Installation quality and ongoing maintenance determine whether they perform when a storm hits or fail at the worst possible time.
Is your silt fence properly keyed into the ground and supported at intervals that prevent bulging under load? Is your sediment basin sized to the drainage area it serves and cleaned out regularly enough to maintain storage capacity?
Ace Avant installs silt fence and sediment basins to NCDEQ standards and maintains them through the construction period, so they are functional at every inspection and through every storm event.
We install silt fence with proper toe-in depth, post spacing, and fabric overlap to meet permit specifications. On slopes and high-flow areas, we install reinforced silt fence or supplement with other controls sized to the runoff velocity and sediment load.
We construct sediment basins to the size and configuration required by the erosion control plan, including outlet structures, emergency spillways, and pond baffles that improve settling efficiency and protect the outlet from short-circuiting.
Stabilization is the permanent solution to construction site erosion. Every other erosion control measure is temporary, managing runoff and sediment until ground cover is established. Seeding, matting, and mulching on disturbed slopes and cleared areas establish the vegetation that makes temporary controls unnecessary.
We apply temporary and permanent seeding with appropriate seed mixes for North Carolina conditions, followed by straw mulch or erosion control blankets to protect seed until germination and establishment.
On steep slopes and channel applications where seeding alone is not enough to protect the soil surface, we install erosion control matting and turf reinforcement mats that hold the soil in place while vegetation establishes.
On sites with significant grade changes, high-velocity channel flow, or slope stability concerns, structural erosion control measures provide long-term protection that vegetation and fabric controls cannot match on their own.
We install gabion baskets for slope stabilization, channel lining, and grade control structures on sites where flexible stone construction is specified or required by the erosion control plan. Gabions conform to ground conditions, resist hydrostatic pressure, and provide durable erosion protection on channels and slopes subject to high-velocity flow.
We grade and line diversion ditches to intercept upslope runoff and direct it away from disturbed areas or toward sediment control structures. Properly designed and constructed diversion ditches reduce the runoff volume and velocity reaching disturbed slopes, lowering the demand on every downstream control measure.
Installation is only part of the erosion control scope. Silt fence that is not repaired after a storm, sediment basins that are not cleaned when they reach capacity, and inlet protection that is buried under sediment provide no protection during the next rain event. Ace Avant provides scheduled maintenance and storm response repair to keep erosion control systems functional through the full construction period, not just at initial installation.
We inspect systems after storm events, repair damaged or displaced controls, clean sediment from basins and traps before they lose capacity, and document conditions for SWPPP records. One contractor installs and maintains the system, so there is no gap between identifying a problem and getting it fixed.
Email: nclark@aceavant.com