Expert Stormwater & Pond Repair Services in Virginia Beach & Norfolk, VA

Are you struggling to navigate stormwater pond or Best Management Practice (BMP) repairs in Virginia Beach or Norfolk to meet compliance requirements? Dragonfly can help!

Virginia Beach stormwater corrective crew clears an overgrown retention pond slope with specialized ventrac and excavator.

Ensuring stormwater ponds are compliant with local regulations is crucial to avoid violations, fines, and safety hazards. Dragonfly Pond Works, a specialized stormwater contractor, has been a trusted partner in stormwater repair and pond reconstruction since 2006. Our expertise extends to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, providing essential services to maintain and restore your stormwater systems effectively.

The Importance of Stormwater Pond Maintenance in Virginia Beach & Norfolk

Stormwater ponds are engineered systems designed to manage and treat stormwater runoff. These devices require regular specialized maintenance and over time, sometimes significant repairs to remain compliant with local regulations. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties and operational risks. That's where Dragonfly Pond Works comes in—offering specialized services to ensure your Norfolk or Virginia Beach stormwater ponds function as intended, meet all regulatory requirements, and enhance your property aesthetic value.

Dragonfly Pond Works: Your Virginia Beach & Norfolk Stormwater Partner

Since our founding in 2006, Dragonfly Pond Works has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality stormwater repair and construction services. Our team is dedicated to helping property managers in Virginia Beach and Norfolk maintain compliance and protect their properties. From minor repairs to major reconstructions, we handle it all with precision and expertise.

Benefits of Working with Dragonfly Pond Works:

1. Expertise: Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who receive industry-leading training and possess the necessary certifications to handle all types of stormwater devices (BMPs)

2. Full-Service Capability: We self-perform our work, which increases efficiency and reduces costs. You'll have a single point of contact, eliminating the need to manage multiple vendors

3. Specialized Equipment: We use advanced, specialized equipment to complete projects safely and effectively

4. Detailed Reporting: After every service, we provide comprehensive reports with photographs, ensuring transparency and thorough documentation

Stormwater Repair and Construction Services in Virginia Beach & Norfolk

Dragonfly Pond Works offers a wide range of stormwater repair and construction services tailored to the unique needs of Virginia Beach & Norfolk properties, including:

Major Tree Removal and Pond Restoration

Four photo composition of an overgrown dry pond clearing process to restore compliance and function, final photo shows finalized, compliant BMP.

Over time, neglected stormwater ponds can become overgrown with vegetation and large trees, rendering them ineffective. Our Virginia Beach & Norfolk corrective crews specialize in major pond restorations, removing all woody vegetation, regrading basins for proper drainage, rebuilding dissipator pads and inlets, and stabilizing the entire area. Our aim is to restore functionality and compliance while ensuring the site remains aesthetically pleasing.

Dredging Services

Sediment accumulation in stormwater ponds reduces storage capacity and can lead to flooding, increased vegetation, odors, and poor aesthetics. Dragonfly offers both low-impact hydraulic dredging and conventional mechanical dredging to restore pond capacity and function.

Two photo composition of a hydraulic dredge (top) being placed in a retention pond. Bottom photos is low-impact dredge in the retention pond.

Low-Impact Hydraulic Dredging: Ideal for Virginia Beach or Norfolk sites with limited access or where minimal equipment impact is desired. This method involves using a hydraulic dredge to pump sediment into geotextile bags for drying and removal or shoreline restoration.

Two photo composition of excavators removing sediment from a large drained city lake.

Conventional Mechanical Dredging: Suitable for larger or more accessible sites, this method uses heavy equipment to remove sediment quickly and cost-effectively.

Stormwater Conversions

During construction projects, temporary sediment catch basins are often used to manage runoff. Once construction is complete, these basins need to be converted into permanent stormwater control measures. Dragonfly’s experienced crews handle all aspects of these conversions, ensuring they meet local compliance standards.

Three photo composition of a stormwater conversion process, clearing, excavating, and grading.

The above photos illustrate the process of a conversion our team completed for a new HOA development. See the finalized BMP below.

Finalized BMP stormwater pond conversion completed by Virginia Beach stormwater repair crew, Dragonfly Pond Works.

This is the finalized stormwater pond. from dredging and grading to inlet, outlet, and riser work, conversions require an extensive skill set. Dragonfly’s Virginia Beach and Norfolk Construction Crews complete these services in-house.

Additional Stormwater Construction Services

Dragonfly Pond Works also offers a variety of other stormwater construction services in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, including:

  • Bioretention rebuilds

  • Dam repairs

  • Pipe and riser repairs

  • Erosion and slope repairs

  • Shoreline restoration

  • Aquatic planting

  • Riprap installation

  • More!

Partner with Dragonfly Pond Works for Expert Stormwater Solutions in Virginia Beach & Norfolk

Virginia Beach Stormwater Construction experts, Dragonfly, complete a conversion of a sediment catch basin into a finalized BMP, with crew member in excavator in the foreground.

Navigating the complexities of stormwater compliance repairs can be challenging. Dragonfly Pond Works is here to simplify the process for you. With our expertise, commitment to quality, and dedication to environmental stewardship, we are the go-to provider for stormwater repair and construction services in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and beyond. Contact us today to learn how we can help you maintain compliant and efficient stormwater systems.


Virginia Beach & Norfolk Stormwater Pond Repairs, Maintenance, Mowing, & More

Learn about our specialized routine stormwater pond maintenance services available in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk areas. Our experts explain the importance of utilize a specialized stormwater vendor for your pond and BMP mowing needs.

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Dragonfly Pond Works provides specialized stormwater pond mowing, pond and BMP maintenance, compliance repairs, and more in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Fairfax, and Alexandria, VA. We also provide our full stormwater services in DC Metro, Montgomery County, Maryland, including Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park, Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, and Wilmington, North Carolina, Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, Tampa, Sarasota, Naples, Fort Myers, Florida, Atlanta, and Athens, Georgia.

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