Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Services in Graham, NC
Cedar Rock Environmental has been a trusted provider of oil tank inspections, removal, and environmental assessment services since 1994. Our team of licensed geologists specializes in identifying underground and aboveground petroleum storage tanks, assessing soil contamination, and ensuring compliance with North Carolina regulatory requirements. With over 30 years of combined experience, we serve residential and commercial clients across North Carolina, offering documented tank abandonment solutions that prevent future environmental liabilities.Our process prioritizes minimal landscape disruption while delivering accurate assessments and actionable recommendations. We maintain strict adherence to state reporting protocols, including preparation of Notice of Residual Petroleum filings and No Further Action letters, ensuring transparency and compliance for property transactions.
Services
Site Inspections
Tank Locating
Oil Tank Removal
Tank Abandonment
Soil Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Reporting
Contamination Cleanup
Realtor Services
Commercial Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in environmental geology
- Our team includes NC Licensed Geologists with specialized expertise
- We maintain full compliance with North Carolina regulatory requirements
- Our documented tank abandonment procedures prevent future liabilities
- We minimize landscape disruption during tank removal operations
Associations and certifications
- North Carolina Licensing Board for Geologists
Services
Site Inspections
Our comprehensive site inspections use metal detection and soil sampling to locate underground tanks and assess petroleum contamination. Licensed geologists evaluate regulatory requirements while documenting findings to protect property transactions. We provide actionable recommendations for tank abandonment or removal based on state guidelines.
Oil Tank Removal
When required by regulation or property conditions, we perform tank removal using specialized equipment to minimize landscape disruption. Our process includes contaminated soil excavation, proper disposal, and site restoration while maintaining compliance with North Carolina environmental standards.
Tank Abandonment
We offer documented tank abandonment services that meet regulatory requirements while preventing future contamination risks. This cost-effective solution involves proper tank sealing and certification to demonstrate compliance without excavation requirements.
Soil Assessment
Our licensed professionals conduct soil sampling and analysis to determine petroleum contamination extent. We provide detailed reports for regulatory filings and assist with remediation strategies when contamination exceeds state standards.
Regulatory Compliance
We manage all regulatory requirements including Notice of Residual Petroleum filings and No Further Action letter procurement. Our expertise ensures proper documentation for property transactions while maintaining compliance with North Carolina environmental regulations.
People
Robert A. Payne
President
With over 30 years in environmental geology, Robert founded Cedar Rock Environmental in 1994. He holds an MS in Geophysics from NC State and specializes in petroleum contamination assessments across 4,000+ properties.
Josiah D. Payne
Licensed Geologist
Josiah provides expert geological analysis for tank inspections and environmental assessments. He maintains NC Geologist License #2825 and contributes specialized expertise in regulatory compliance and contamination documentation.
Questions
Why is a site inspection necessary before buying property?
Site inspections identify hidden oil tanks and potential soil contamination that could create regulatory and financial liabilities during property transactions.
What happens if a leaking tank is discovered?
We document contamination, file required state reports, and provide abandonment/removal options while ensuring compliance with NC regulations.
Are underground tank removals always required?
Not always - proper abandonment often satisfies regulations, though removal may be needed for high-risk situations like nearby water wells.
How long does a typical inspection take?
Most site inspections complete in 30-60 minutes using metal detection and soil sampling techniques to locate tanks and assess contamination.
What qualifications do your geologists hold?
Our team includes NC Licensed Geologists with over 30 years combined experience in environmental assessments and regulatory compliance.
Can you help with regulatory paperwork?
Yes, we prepare all required documentation including Notice of Residual Petroleum filings and No Further Action letters for state compliance.
