Environmental Services
Water Damage Repair
The experts at GREEN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC know that experiencing a flood in your home, office or plant can be a true nightmare. You will need a restoration contractor with a proven track record. There are very critical procedures that must be implemented quickly or your total loss can be much higher than necessary.
GREEN EARTH’s capability to provide a full environmental “turn key” service through comprehensive service network gives it a competitive edge over the competition in an emerging indoor environmental market. GREEN EARTH also compiles a staff of environmental professionals who are trained in their specialties and collectively represent more than twenty-five years of experience in the environmental industry.
GREEN EARTH is a Licensed General Contractor. We are staffed with highly trained and experienced estimators who develop cost-effective rebuild plans that return your residence or major facility (commercial or industrial) back to full operation as fast as possible.
Our full-service operation will take a single source responsibility from emergency services such as board up, cover up and water evacuation to cleaning all contents, demolition of damaged structure plus the entire rebuild back to full ‘pre-loss’ condition.
Water Proofing
Waterproofing is a service that protects your building from water damage. Water damage can be a very serious and expensive problem and is often overlooked until it is too late.
Symptoms of an improperly sealed building can include, but are not limited to: the deterioration of the building’s interior materials such as drywall and ceiling tiles, damage or destruction of electrical elements, and the infestation of mold.
Our technicians will investigate all of the sources of moisture in the building and discuss the affects of the moisture, and then propose the most suitable course of action for the building and or the occupant. We will recommend the correct repairs for the obvious defects and we will recommend ongoing maintenance. We can monitor the property, confirm that it is drying or implement a drying solution, and monitor to confirm that the source of the damage has been cured.
Mold Remediation
Mold thrives on moisture and oxygen in the air and can cause harmful reactions. These may include: wheezing, difficulty breathing, congestion, burning eyes, light sensitivity, sore throat, cough, skin irritation, headaches, memory problems, mood changes, aches and pains, and possibly fever.
Additionally mold can destroy building materials and furnishings. If you can see mold or notice a musty smell, you may have a mold problem. GREEN EARTH has trained personnel capable of removing mold and preventing it from recurring. Our mold remediation staff knows how to protect the environment while solving the mold problem in your building.
Mold can take hold after a flood, fire, or any household crisis resulting in moisture such as a backed-up sewer, roof or plumbing leak. First, it is critical to correctly manage all sources of moisture in the building. Next, is the mitigation stage, during which adequate precautions must be taken to prevent spreading the mold to other surfaces or into the air. Finally, even after mitigation, dead mold spores can be toxic; therefore, porous materials containing dead spores must be contained and removed.
Radon Testing & Mitigation
GREEN EARTH provideds independent unbiased evaluation and analysis of radon problems. We specialize in radon testing and radon entry analysis in homes, condos, apartments, schools and commercial buildings. Our experienced certified Radon Measurement Specialists and Radon Mitigation Specialist stand ready to undertake any radon risk control assignment.
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Environmental Testing
Our advice to all individuals or corporations, worldwide, is that negotiations for real estate transactions should not proceed without, at a minimum, a properly executed Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Our Phase I ESAs are modeled after, and incorporate, ASTM Standard E-1527-00 and E-1528-00. This practice assists a property purchaser to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner defense to RCRA liability. We believe this practice and the authorized procedures constitute appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the property consistent with good commercial or customary practice as defined in 42 USC [section] 9601(35) (B).
All personnel conducting Phase I ESAs shall be environmental professionals who have successfully completed approved training and demonstrated ability to perform this task.
This report is designed to provide comprehensive information of Phase I objectives. Further, it is to provide a systematic sequence for reporting of all findings in a standardized format. The goal of the format is to facilitate review, evaluation, and approval of a Phase I report. The details of this practice: investigation methods, minimum reporting requirements, explanations of terms, and approved report format shall be incorporated in a set of standard procedures.
Definitions of ESA Phases
A complete Environmental Site Assessment can involve three Phases, depending upon the size, type, construction and location of the property. Other considerations include the past, present, and future uses of the property and availability to access and complete records.
Phase I
A Phase I ESA determines, for a parcel of real estate, the “recognized environmental conditions.” That is, the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of the substance(s) into structures on the property, or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property. It does this by accomplishing due diligence in:
- A visual assessment of the property, including walking over the entire site, ideally with the owner/manager/user present to answer questions.
- A comprehensive photographic log.
- Interviews with the owner/manager/user of all adjacent properties.
- A thorough review of all “practically review able” records pertaining to the property and surrounding properties within ASTM specifications.
- A comprehensive written report.
Phase II
Based on a properly executed Phase I report advising a Phase II report, a Phase II shall consist of:
- The physical sampling of the site, using the recommendations of the Phase I report as a minimum guideline.
- A comprehensive written report detailing the rationale for the sampling that took place, the sampling protocols and procedures employed, an explanation of the analytical results, and, if necessary, a description of the recommended remedial action needed to restore the site to the appropriate condition for its intended use.
Phase III
Based on a properly executed Phase II report, a Phase III shall consist of:
- The design and implementation of the remediation of the site.
- All necessary reports and permits to achieve cleanup of the site to agreed upon site-specific standards.
Limitations to Phase I Scope
The scope of this practice includes research and reporting requirements that support the user’s ability to qualify for the innocent landowner defense. As such, sufficient documentation of all sources, records, and resources utilized in conducting the inquiry required by this practice must be provided in the written report.
NOTE:This practice does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices.The degree to which an ESA is conducted will vary according to the environmental concerns identified for each real estate transaction and the laws of the country in which the site is located. However, all ESAs must be comprehensive enough so that environmental risks are properly considered in any business decision involving the real estate transaction.
CERCLA Requirements Other Than Appropriate Inquiry: This practice does not address whether requirements in addition to appropriate inquiry have been met in order to qualify for CERCLA’s innocent landowner defense (for example, the duties specified in 42 USC [section]9607(b)(3)(a) and (b).
Phase I report users are to be cautioned that federal, state, and local laws may impose their own environmental assessment obligations. Users must also be made aware that there may be other legal obligations with regard to hazardous substances or petroleum products discovered on property that are not addressed in this practice and that may pose risks of civil and/or criminal sanctions for non-compliance.
Factors Affecting the Extent of an ESA
In some cases, completion of Phase I may result in an ESA which is comprehensive enough to adequately assess environmental risks. For example, Phases II and III may not be necessary if available site information is adequate or if environmental risks are satisfactorily addressed by an indemnification.
If more than one phase is conducted, the phases would logically occur in a sequential fashion, with information obtained from each phase used to better define the scope of work in the next phase. However, the schedule for completing the real estate transaction may require that several phases be conducted simultaneously.
Confidentiality
The Phase I report is confidential and remains the property of the client. An ESA is confidential and privileged if developed in anticipation of possible litigation. Accordingly, all parties involved in the performance and review of an ESA must take appropriate steps to protect the unauthorized disclosure of confidential and/or privileged information.
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