Business Details
24 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Environmental Services in Chesapeake, VA
Bay Environmental was founded in 2002 with a commitment to delivering comprehensive environmental services grounded in ethics, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. Our team of certified professionals, including Virginia-registered geologists, licensed asbestos inspectors, and qualified environmental experts, specializes in property transactions, industrial contracting, spill response, and ecological assessments. With over two decades of experience serving the Middle Atlantic States, we prioritize client advisory roles, ensuring technically accurate solutions for contamination remediation, wetland preservation, and industrial compliance.Our Virginia Class A Contractors License underscores our dedication to industry standards, while our focus on free estimates and accessible payment options reflects our client-centric approach. From tank removal to habitat restoration, we combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving to meet diverse environmental challenges.
Services
Oil Tank Removal
Wetland Studies
Contamination Assessments
Industrial Contracting
Asbestos Inspections
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years serving the Hampton Roads area with free estimates
- Certified professionals in geology, wetland science, and asbestos inspection
- Comprehensive services from tank removal to habitat restoration
- DEQ Tank Fund qualified for removal assistance
- Accessible payment options including credit/debit cards
Associations and certifications
- Virginia Class A Contractors License
Services
Oil Tank Removal
We provide residential and commercial heating oil tank removal for underground and aboveground tanks. Our services include registration, spill plans, fuel tank cleaning, and closures. Specializing in DEQ Tank Fund qualified removals with free estimates available.
Wetland Studies
Our wetland and stream delineation services include natural resource permitting, mitigation planning, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act compliance. We conduct threatened species studies and living shoreline restoration projects for residential and commercial developments.
Contamination Assessments
We perform Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments with soil, water, and air sampling. Our corrective action plans address contamination remediation, asbestos inspections, and stormwater pollution prevention for industrial and commercial properties.
Industrial Contracting
Our industrial services include vacuum truck operations, tank cleaning, site remediation, and hazardous waste characterization. We support facility maintenance needs with spill response teams and compliance documentation for Middle Atlantic States operations.
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 permitting and ecological assessments. Manages environmental compliance projects across Virginia.
Marty Martin
General Manager
35-year industrial services veteran specializing in spill response, hazardous waste disposal, and industrial cleaning operations. Oversees day-to-day project execution and safety protocols.
Questions
What environmental services does Bay Environmental offer?
We specialize in oil tank removal, wetland studies, contamination assessments, industrial contracting, and spill response across the Middle Atlantic States.
Do you provide free estimates for tank removal?
Yes, we offer free estimates for residential and commercial heating oil tank removal projects in the Hampton Roads area.
Are your technicians certified?
Our team includes Virginia-registered geologists, licensed asbestos inspectors, and qualified environmental professionals with industry-specific certifications.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept checks, cash, credit cards, and debit cards for all environmental service projects.
Do you handle emergency spill response?
Yes, our spill response teams operate 24/7 for industrial and commercial emergencies across Virginia and surrounding states.
