At SWCA, we work with clients that are: concerned they may have wetlands, gopher tortoises, or other environmental issues on the property they want to buy or build on; worried that regulators [...]
In Florida, properties listed as “wetlands,” “swamps,” or “marshes” are supposed to be taxed at a lower rate than regular residential or commercial property. Are you aware that at least 1 out of [...]
Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) investigate for possible contamination. Lending institutions often require Phase I or II ESAs before they will lend money on the purchase [...]
The presence of heating oil tanks associated with older residential properties has become a concern for some appraisers and lenders. Our closure reports provide professional assurance that the [...]
SWCA can review your property and give you a clear picture of the regulatory limitations that may be present. If you are ready to build, its important to be fully aware of the environmental [...]
Knowledge is an effective negotiating tool when buying property, and conducting a wetland delineation before buying land is an exceptionally prudent move. Our wetland delineation service is one [...]
This is a scenario we know all too well: A person is working on their private property and then find that they are subject to agency threats because the project may be in violation of [...]
Dock projects usually fall into two categories: exemptions and permits. Most people qualify for a dock exemption. Often dock contractors handle these, but we can also do it for you. SWCA’s [...]
Florida is a unique place, and people don’t realize that many properties are home to gopher tortoises, bald eagles, indigo snakes, manatees, and other listed species. Listed species are not [...]
People hear the word ‘mitigation’ and often times do not understand what that means or what it does. Wetlands are special habitats that provide unique wildlife and water quality benefits to all [...]