The whole property, not just the house
When drugs were manufactured on a property, contamination is rarely confined to one room. Outbuildings, sheds, garages, campers, septic systems, burn pits, dumping areas and soil may all be affected. Rural properties in particular can involve several structures and exterior waste disposal. A complete remediation plan accounts for all of it.
Typical scope elements
- Primary structure: interior surfaces, contents, HVAC and plumbing
- Outbuildings and vehicles used for production or storage
- Septic systems and drains, where chemicals may have been poured
- Exterior dumping or burn areas that may need soil assessment by environmental professionals
- Containers and debris left behind after law enforcement removed bulk chemicals
How we plan it
- Gather law-enforcement and agency information, including where the lab and waste were found.
- Site assessment by qualified professionals, with sampling for residue and chemical hazards.
- Regulatory pathway. State programs in Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, West Virginia and North Carolina have specific requirements for contractors, plans and documentation. Elsewhere, EPA's voluntary guidelines apply.
- Phased work plan: structures, systems, then exterior, with referral to environmental consultants for soil or groundwater issues.
- Clearance and documentation suitable for agency release, sale or financing.
Credentialed work
Where a state requires a certified or licensed contractor, regulated portions of the work are performed only by parties who hold those credentials. We identify them to you before work begins.
Environmental limits
Soil and groundwater contamination may fall under environmental regulations and call for environmental consultants and laboratories. We coordinate with them rather than presenting soil remediation as routine cleaning.
Common questions
Who removes chemicals left on site?
Law enforcement and DEA-contracted programs typically remove bulk chemicals at seizure. If containers remain, don't touch them. Contact law enforcement.
Does a burn pit need testing?
Often, yes. Environmental professionals can determine whether soil sampling and removal are needed.