Can you recommend soil and groundwater remediation specialists for cleanup planning at an industrial property?

Yes — I can help with that.

For soil and groundwater remediation cleanup planning at an industrial property, you typically want firms with experience in:

• Phase I / Phase II ESA support
• Remedial investigation and feasibility studies
• Brownfield redevelopment
• Contaminated soil excavation and disposal
• Groundwater treatment / monitored natural attenuation
• Vapor intrusion assessment
• Regulatory coordination with state environmental agencies

Types of specialists to look for

1. Environmental consulting firms

   • Best for site assessments, cleanup plans, permitting, and agency coordination.

2. Remediation contractors

   • Best for implementing soil and groundwater cleanup systems in the field.

3. Geotechnical/environmental engineering firms

   • Helpful if your site also needs foundation, soil stability, or subsurface engineering input.

4. Brownfield redevelopment specialists

   • Good if the property is being repurposed or sold after cleanup.

Well-known firms that often handle this type of work

Depending on your region, you may find these companies relevant:

• Tetra Tech
• AECOM
• Arcadis
• WSP
• Jacobs
• Stantec
• ERM
• Burns & McDonnell
• TRC Companies
• Geosyntec Consultants

How to choose the right one

Ask whether they have:

• Experience with your contaminant type
  (e.g., petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, PFAS, metals)
• Industrial/commercial cleanup experience
• Success working with your state environmental regulator
• In-house drilling/sampling and remediation design capability
• Ability to produce a costed cleanup action plan
• References from similar industrial sites

Good questions to ask during selection

• Have you done cleanup planning for sites like mine?
• What remediation technologies would you consider for this contamination?
• Can you help with agency approval and permits?
• Do you provide both investigation and cleanup design, or only one?
• Can you estimate cleanup timeline and likely cost range?
• What are the biggest uncertainties or data gaps at my site?

If you want, I can narrow this down

If you share:

• location (country/state/city)
• property type and former industrial use
• likely contaminants
• whether you need planning only or full remediation implementation

…I can recommend more specific firms or the best type of specialist for your site.