Our Services
Silt Fence Installation
Keep sediment on site. Keep runoff clean.
Silt fence and sediment control installation for construction, roadway, and development projects across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Sediment control
Professional silt fence installation
Herndon Inc. installs silt fencing and other filtration devices on construction sites. Filter fabric, and at times a wire backing, is keyed into the ground and tied to metal stakes to filter water and keep sediment from leaving the site.
Silt fence is one of the most common ways to control soil erosion and keep surrounding areas, roads, and waterways free of muddy stormwater runoff. We also install sediment tubes and silt socks for complete site protection.
Our crews also repair, replace, and remove silt fence as projects progress, remove built-up silt so controls keep working, and install reinforced, wire-backed silt fence where plans call for extra strength.
Benefits
Why install silt fence?
Keeps sediment on site
Traps soil carried by stormwater before it leaves the property.
Protects waterways
Helps keep nearby streams, ponds, and storm drains clean.
Supports compliance
A standard control on stormwater and erosion control plans.
Works with other controls
Pairs with sediment tubes, silt socks, seeding, and matting.
Our process
How we install silt fence
Silt fence is installed by securing geotextile fabric to properly spaced posts and embedding the bottom of the fabric into the soil. The trenched fabric is backfilled and compacted to help prevent runoff from passing underneath the barrier.
Set the line
The fence line is placed based on the site plan and project specifications, typically along the downhill side of disturbed areas.
Install posts and fabric
Geotextile fabric is secured to properly spaced posts, with the bottom edge embedded in a trench.
Backfill and compact
The trench is backfilled and compacted so runoff filters through the fabric instead of passing underneath.
Ready for your site
Crews ready for demanding projects
With experience and quality, our crews are ready to meet the growing demands of the industry and take the burden of sediment control off your team.
- Construction site perimeters
- Roadway and DOT projects
- Commercial and residential developments
- Sediment tubes and silt socks
- Silt fence repair, replacement, and removal
- Reinforced, wire-backed silt fence
Common questions
Silt fence FAQ
What is silt fence?
Silt fence is a temporary barrier of filter fabric, sometimes backed with wire, keyed into the ground and attached to stakes. Water passes through the fabric while soil stays behind on the site.
Where is silt fence installed?
Silt fence is most commonly installed along the downhill edges of construction sites, around soil stockpiles, and near storm drains and waterways.
Do you install other sediment controls?
Yes. Herndon Inc. installs sediment tubes, silt socks, and other devices so one crew handles your sediment control needs.
Do you maintain and remove silt fence?
Yes. Herndon Inc. repairs and replaces damaged silt fence, removes built-up silt, and removes silt fence once the site is stabilized.
What is reinforced silt fence?
Reinforced, or wire-backed, silt fence adds wire mesh behind the filter fabric for extra strength where project plans require it.
Related services
Complete erosion & sediment control
Hydroseeding
Seed, fertilizer, and hydromulch sprayed over bare soil to establish grass and stop erosion.
Erosion Control Matting
Blankets and matting that hold seed and soil in place on slopes and channels.
Sod Installation
Fresh sod for fast coverage on commercial sites, DOT jobs, and private developments.
We also install hydromulch, sediment tubes, fiber rolls, turbidity barrier, and tree protection. See all services →
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Serving South Carolina, North Carolina & Georgia