Business Details
24 Years
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Emergency
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Environmental Services Experts in Chesapeake, VA
Bay Environmental was founded in 2002 as a Virginia-based small business corporation dedicated to delivering comprehensive environmental services. Our team has grown from two owners to a team of certified professionals including Virginia-registered Professional Geologists, licensed asbestos inspectors, Professional Wetland Scientists, and Qualified Environmental Professionals. We maintain a Virginia Class A Contractors License while adhering to core values of ethics, timeliness, and reasonable costs. With over 25-35 years of individual experience among our leadership team, we serve as trusted advisors for property transactions, development projects, industrial services, and emergency spill response. Our technical expertise spans contamination assessment and remediation, wetland delineation, natural resource permitting, and hazardous waste management.We provide end-to-end solutions including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, corrective action plans, and facility maintenance services. Our commitment to quality extends to residential and commercial heating oil tank removal, registration, and spill plan management. Operating across the Middle Atlantic States, we combine local market knowledge with industry-specific insights to deliver technically accurate environmental solutions. Our patented processes for industrial cleaning and hazardous waste disposal ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining client transparency.
Services
Oil Tank Removal
Wetland Studies
Contamination Assessments
Industrial Contracting
Spill Response
Asbestos Inspections
Stormwater Management
Site Remediation
Facility Maintenance
Waste Disposal
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in contamination assessment and remediation
- Our team includes certified Professional Geologists and Wetland Scientists
- We maintain a Virginia Class A Contractors License for environmental services
- We provide comprehensive solutions from site assessment to corrective action
- Our leadership team has combined 80+ years of environmental industry experience
Associations and certifications
- Virginia Class A Contractors License
Services
Oil Tank Removal
We provide complete removal services for residential and commercial heating oil tanks. Our process includes regulatory registration, spill plan development, fuel tank cleaning, and proper closure procedures. Certified technicians handle both underground and aboveground tank removals while maintaining full compliance with environmental regulations.
Wetland Studies
Our team conducts comprehensive wetland and stream delineation assessments. Services include natural resource permitting, wetland mitigation planning, living shoreline restoration, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act compliance studies. We also identify threatened and endangered species habitats through detailed field surveys.
Contamination Assessments
We perform Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments with soil, water, and air sampling. Our services include site characterization reports, corrective action plans, and asbestos inspections. We also develop stormwater pollution prevention plans for industrial facilities.
Industrial Contracting
Our industrial services include vacuum truck operations, tank cleaning, site remediation, and facility maintenance. We handle hazardous waste characterization and disposal while providing ongoing maintenance solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
Spill Response
We offer 24/7 spill response services for environmental emergencies. Our team provides immediate containment, cleanup, and regulatory reporting assistance. Services include soil and groundwater remediation following petroleum or hazardous material releases.
People
Bruce Comstock
President
Professional Geologist with 30 years of experience in contamination assessment and remediation. Leads technical operations and client advisory services at Bay Environmental.
Jim Cahoon
Vice President
Certified Wetland Delineator with 25 years of expertise in wetland assessments and contamination evaluation. Manages environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
Marty Martin
General Manager
35-year industrial services veteran specializing in spill response, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning operations. Oversees day-to-day field operations and safety compliance.
Questions
What environmental services does Bay Environmental offer?
We provide oil tank removal, wetland studies, contamination assessments, industrial contracting, spill response, asbestos inspections, and site remediation services.
Which states do you serve?
We operate throughout the Middle Atlantic States with our headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Do you offer emergency spill response services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency spill response services for industrial and commercial clients.
What certifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes Virginia-registered Professional Geologists, licensed asbestos inspectors, and Professional Wetland Scientists.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we provide environmental services for both residential heating oil tanks and commercial industrial projects.
