Environmental Surveying

Environmental Surveying Services

If you are in the market for vacant land, getting an environmental assessment before you buy can help ensure you don't end up owning a serious environmental or clean-up problem. Especially if you are buying a large parcel in a non-residential area, (such as a rural, industrial, or commercial area) you are taking a large risk if you complete the purchase without first performing an environmental assessment. Rock Environmental conducts property surveying and environmental site assessments to large or small sites.

Our expert team offers complete field service capability and a diverse staff of environmental assessment professionals. Our environmental surveys can help you determine whether any remedial or cleanup services are are needed on the land.

With years of experience and knowledge, you can rely on our team of environmental specialists to help navigate through complicated regulatory state and federal requirements. 

Buying land without knowing what environmental problems you might inherit as an owner is risky. It's worth the upfront expense of obtaining an environmental assessment, to help avoid owning land that you can't use and might need to spend a a large sum of money to decontaminate later.

What if my survey shows contamination?

If your survey shows environmental contamination, Rock Environmental's  remedial and biohazard cleanup service can handle all phases of residential and commercial remediation. Whether there is an emergency due to a spill, site investigation for a pending sale of property, or a tank abandonment/removal.

Our professional staff has completed the 40-hour HAZWOPER training, meaning we are fully educated on both the EPA and OSHA standards and requirements for the cleaning and disinfection of any space or facility.

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How Do Our Environmental Surveys Work?

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Environmental surveys can range with the techniques used. It typically comes down to the circumstances of the type of project and the surrounding environment itself. There are a few common surveying techniques that you may see with one of our surveyors.

A visual inspection can be utilized to assess the presence and growth of asbestos or mold in a property. Surveyors have a trained eye to look out for certain environmental indicators. The visual test will also be the first one done upon preliminary inspection. Visual inspections can help identify what environmental issues are present.

Water sampling is another common technique employed by our trained environmental surveyors. This technique involves taking a sample of water and testing it for quality and for the presence and levels of various pollutants.

While visual inspections can spot discoloration and debris, water sampling allows us to get a more accurate depiction of what is occurring beneath the surface.

Earth sampling is similar to water sampling except for we take part of an area's soil for examination. This technique allows us to measure for any pollutants in the soil. This helps us develop an action plan to remediate the soil to its natural, flourishing condition.

We also use maps and statistical data to cross-reference our results with existing environmental survey information. This helps build out our surveying reports and identify any trends that may be forming. It also helps us to gain a historical sense of the land to see what issues have come up in the past.

Historically obtained statistical data helps us form a more accurate predictive report of what could occur. For example, we use this type of data to determine the odds of flooding in a particular area.


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Environmental Survey Work

Rock Environmental specializes in environmental remediation, environmental compliance, environmental health and safety consulting, industrial hygiene, and asbestos and lead services, dedicated to providing our clients with on-time, accurate environmental services.

Our services include environmental site assessments, remedial investigations, site design remediation, asbestos and lead materials management, indoor air quality testing, and OSHA compliance including hazard communication program development as well as soil, water and sound testing. We are committed to meeting our client's needs. Our broad range of project experience enables us to participate in a variety of projects serving a diverse clientele.

Our clients include banks and insurers, architects and engineers, general contractors and developers, gas, electric and alternative utilities, manufacturing companies, real estate sales and management firms, schools and universities.

Our environmental team possess an extensive array of technical consulting experience. Our personnel will assist you in the preparation of budget estimates, regulatory compliance submittals and scheduling. Rock Environmental is dedicated to providing our clients with timely, professional environmental services.

Environmental surveyors can put their skills to use for a number of projects. Common projects include:

Flood Risk Assessments 

This report outlines the probability of a flood will occur in a designated building or area. We can determine, using historical data and field tests, an area's risk for flood potential so that you can assess ways of moving your building out of harm's way.

Contaminated Land Assessments

If the land has been used in the past for industrial or environmental waste, that land quality is compromised and could lead to structural deficiencies in your building or property. Our land assessments are best carried out before construction takes place, but we can also complete reports during and after construction. These reports help stakeholders create risk management plans and be prepared for land failure.

General Environmental Screenings

These types of surveys provide a general overview of potential risks to a land or water area. The goal of this assessment is to identify the risk of problems and what problems carry the greatest likelihood. These reports may not be as targeted as others where a known contaminant or risk exists, but they can still help you measure any environmental risks and plan accordingly.

Asbestos Surveys

Asbestos is a common problem in older homes throughout the United States. Our team can examine a property to determine the presence and scale of asbestos. Time is of the essence with asbestos exposure. If you feel that you may have asbestos on your property, please contact us right away to schedule an asbestos removal consultation.

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Containment

Remedial surveying involves containment efforts. We employ structures or devices to stop the spread of environmentally harmful or hazardous materials. This technique can also be used to consolidate and remove contaminated soils and cover landfills in order to reclaim the land and begin the process of restoration. 

If demolition services are required to begin the restorative process, Rock Environmental specializes in building demolition and interior demolition. We can handle any project, no matter the size. 

Our staff is trained to safely assess and remove environmentally harmful substances. Rock Environmental is well-equipped for the job, whether it is mold, asbestos, lead, biohazard materials, or another harmful agent.

Remedial surveying involves containment efforts. We employ structures or devices to stop the spread of environmentally harmful or hazardous materials. This technique can also be used to consolidate and remove contaminated soils and cover landfills in order to reclaim the land and begin the process of restoration. 

If demolition services are required to begin the restorative process, Rock Environmental specializes in building demolition and interior demolition. We can handle any project, no matter the size. 

Our staff is trained to safely assess and remove environmentally harmful substances. Rock Environmental is well-equipped for the job, whether it is mold, asbestos, lead, biohazard materials, or another harmful agent.

Monitoring Well Locations



If your water comes from a private well, germs and chemicals can enter your drinking water from flooding and extreme weather, runoff and natural changes in the water that serves your well. The use of contaminated water for drinking, preparing food and making ice can make you, your family and your pets sick. Babies, children, pregnant people, older adults and people with health conditions are most at risk of health effects from consuming contaminated water.

Because water is a matter of public health, regular testing and treatment are part of municipal water systems. However, water from a private well doesn’t all come from the same source or pass through the same facilities. This water also isn’t evaluated by public health agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which sets limits on more than 90 contaminants that could be present in drinking water.

At Rock Environmental, we can map out a system of monitoring a well in order to maximize its efficiency. This is a proactive process to put in place so that contaminants do not take over and ruin a healthy water supply. 

This all means one thing: Regular well water testing should be on your home’s maintenance checklist, just like clearing gutters or cleaning the chimney.

If your water comes from a private well, germs and chemicals can enter your drinking water from flooding and extreme weather, runoff and natural changes in the water that serves your well. The use of contaminated water for drinking, preparing food and making ice can make you, your family and your pets sick. Babies, children, pregnant people, older adults and people with health conditions are most at risk of health effects from consuming contaminated water.

Because water is a matter of public health, regular testing and treatment are part of municipal water systems. However, water from a private well doesn’t all come from the same source or pass through the same facilities. This water also isn’t evaluated by public health agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which sets limits on more than 90 contaminants that could be present in drinking water.

At Rock Environmental, we can map out a system of monitoring a well in order to maximize its efficiency. This is a proactive process to put in place so that contaminants do not take over and ruin a healthy water supply. 

This all means one thing: Regular well water testing should be on your home’s maintenance checklist, just like clearing gutters or cleaning the chimney.

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Monitoring Well

Remedial surveying involves containment efforts. We employ structures or devices to stop the spread of environmentally harmful or hazardous materials. This technique can also be used to consolidate and remove contaminated soils and cover landfills in order to reclaim the land and begin the process of restoration. 

If demolition services are required to begin the restorative process, Rock Environmental specializes in building demolition and interior demolition. We can handle any project, no matter the size. 

Our staff is trained to safely assess and remove environmentally harmful substances. Rock Environmental is well-equipped for the job, whether it is mold, asbestos, lead, biohazard materials, or another harmful agent.


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