Cunningham Civil, LLC
Houston Metro · Licensed PE

Civil Engineering
for development
done right.

Boutique civil engineering firm specializing in site grading, drainage, paving, utility design, and permitting for residential and commercial development in the Houston area.

14+
Years of experience
PE
Licensed engineer
CFM
Certified Floodplain Manager
1 on 1
Direct with the engineer
Completed commercial site development, Houston Metro

Engineering expertise
meets drafting precision.

Cunningham Civil is a boutique civil engineering firm serving the Houston Metro. We produce drafting and design services for large and small civil site development projects requiring site grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and more.

As a licensed engineer with over 14 years of AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience, we approach every project from an engineering and permitting perspective — focusing on detail while keeping schedules and budgets in check.

Our goal is to produce permitted drawings faster than a traditional drafter. By providing in-house engineering calculations for storm sewer, detention volume, floodplain mitigation, quantities, and cost estimates, we reduce the coordination gap between engineer and drafter — resulting in fewer agency review cycles and a smoother permitting process for your project.

License
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) — AZ, FL, GA, TX
Certification
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Experience
14+ years drafting & design
Software
AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Service area
Houston Metropolitan Area
Project types
Residential, Commercial, Subdivision, Infrastructure
Credentials & affiliations
TBPELS TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
TBPELS Licensed
ASCE CIVIL ENGINEERS EST. 1852
ASCE Member
TFMA TEXAS FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOC.
TFMA Member
CFM CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MGR
CFM Certified
AUTODESK Civil 3D
Civil 3D

What we design & deliver.

01
Residential Development
New subdivisions or single lots requiring lot grading, paving, and utility layouts tailored to local agency requirements.
02
Site Development
Commercial site drawings including drainage, grading, paving, parking lots, and utility layouts and connections.
03
Permitting
Sealed detention calculations for pool construction, permit support for residential lot additions and improvements, and driveway, parking, or grading permits on TxDOT and Harris County roads.
04
Drainage & Detention Calculations
Drainage area maps and engineering calculations performed per the reviewing agency's standards, incorporated into the plan set.
05
Floodplain Mitigation
Design and analysis for development within the 100-yr or 500-yr floodplain, including detention expansion and off-site mitigation options.
06
Elevation Certificates
Certification of structure elevations to lower flood insurance costs, meet requirements of development in a flood zone, comply with local building ordinances, or verify a property's flood risk before finalizing a mortgage or construction loan.
Site grading and earthwork compaction
Site Grading & Earthwork
Paving and parking lot striping
Paving & Site Development
Civil 3D engineering design
Civil 3D Design
Detention pond and stormwater management
Detention & Floodplain

Get a detention estimate before you hire an engineer.

Enter a few site details and get a preliminary stormwater detention volume, pond footprint, and to-scale plan view — for Harris County or the City of Houston — in about a minute.

Try the Detention Calculator →

Start with a free
consultation.

Here's how it works:

1Tell us about your project

Fill out the form with a brief description of your site, location, and what you're trying to build.

2We review your site

Before we speak, we research your property — relevant agencies, floodplain status, detention requirements, and regulatory factors.

3We talk through it together

We schedule a phone or virtual meeting to walk you through permitting requirements, detention obligations, reviewing agencies, and realistic costs — so you can make informed decisions before any work begins.

Phone: (713) 568-6355

Email: scott@cunninghamcivil.com

Serving Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, and Waller counties.

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