Comprehensive site development engineering services for residential, commercial, and municipal projects across Texas. Our licensed civil engineers handle site layout, grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, erosion control, and permit coordination to transform raw land or redevelopment sites into buildable, permit-ready parcels. From preliminary feasibility through final plat approval, we manage every civil engineering aspect of site development in Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, and throughout the Houston metropolitan area.
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Our Site Development Services
Site Layout & Planning
Site layout design including building placement, parking, driveways, setbacks, and circulation for residential and commercial developments.
Grading & Earthwork
Site grading design, earthwork volume calculations, and finish floor elevation determination for proper drainage and accessibility.
Drainage & Stormwater Design
Stormwater collection, conveyance, and detention design to meet local drainage criteria and prevent downstream flooding.
Utility Infrastructure
Design of water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain infrastructure, including connections to municipal systems.
Erosion Control & SWPPP
Temporary and permanent erosion control plans and SWPPP preparation for TCEQ Construction General Permit compliance.
Site Development Permitting
Preparation and submittal of site development plans for local jurisdiction approval, including plan review response.
Site Feasibility Studies
Preliminary site feasibility analysis including environmental constraints, drainage, utility availability, and regulatory review.
Construction Staking Coordination
Coordination of surveying and construction staking for site development and infrastructure installation.
Projects ALFA supports
Site development engineering may be needed when preparing raw land or a redevelopment site for construction — including residential subdivisions, commercial developments, multifamily sites, industrial facilities, and municipal projects. ALFA's licensed civil engineers coordinate site layout, grading, drainage, detention analysis and design, utility infrastructure, erosion control, and permit support. Possible deliverables, depending on the agreed scope, include site layout plans, grading and earthwork plans, drainage and stormwater design, detention analysis, utility infrastructure plans, erosion control plans, and permit submittal coordination. The specific deliverables for your project are defined in your proposal and depend on the requirements of the reviewing jurisdiction.
Project steps
- 1Records & site review — ALFA reviews available survey, topographic, environmental, and prior review information, along with your proposed development concept.
- 2Preliminary design — site layout, grading concept, drainage strategy, detention needs, utility routing, and erosion control approach are developed against applicable jurisdictional criteria.
- 3Design & drawings — civil construction documents including site, grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans are prepared for permit submittal.
- 4Submission coordination — ALFA assembles and coordinates the submittal package with the reviewing jurisdiction and tracks review status.
- 5Agency comments — ALFA responds to reviewing-agency comments and revises the plans as needed; the authority having jurisdiction makes the final permit decision.
Site development engineering is distinct from surveying, geotechnical investigation, architectural design, and agency review fees. Surveying, geotechnical investigations, architectural work, and agency review and permit fees are included in ALFA's scope only when explicitly stated in your proposal; otherwise they are provided by others or paid directly to the reviewing jurisdiction. ALFA does not guarantee permit approval — the authority having jurisdiction makes the final determination.
Information needed for a quote
- Property address
- Proposed use or development concept
- Site acreage
- Building area (if known)
- Survey or topographic information (if available)
- Agency or reviewer comments (if available)
Availability: Site development engineering is available statewide. On-site visits, when needed, are scheduled based on project location.
How to Request a Proposal
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Drainage Design
Site drainage, stormwater conveyance, and detention for Texas projects.
Detention Pond Design
Stormwater detention and retention basin sizing, routing, and outlet design.
Utility Design Engineering
Water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain system design and permitting.
Permit Support Services
Permit application preparation, submittal coordination, and agency comment response.
Scope of Services
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