Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Environmental Consulting & Remediation Services
Founded in 2004, Berkshire Environmental Service has established itself as a leader in environmental consulting and remediation. Our firm operates on the core principles of quality, service, honesty, and integrity, delivering tailored solutions for commercial real estate clients across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and internationally. With a team of licensed professionals and OSHA-certified staff, we specialize in site assessments, remediation systems, and regulatory compliance, maintaining rigorous quality control through senior staff review of all deliverables.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our Small Business Enterprise certification by Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services and comprehensive insurance coverage exceeding industry standards. We serve clients through direct-push soil boring services using company-owned Geoprobe equipment, eliminating subcontractor dependencies while ensuring rapid response capabilities across our service areas.
Services
Site Investigation
Geoprobe Services
Remedial Design
Contaminated Media Management
Regulatory Assistance
Subsurface Injection
UST Removal
Third-Party Review
Reimbursement Programs
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in environmental consulting and remediation
- Our team includes Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professionals (LEPs)
- We maintain $2,000,000 in environmental impairment liability coverage
- Our staff completes annual OSHA 40-hour hazardous waste training
- We own and operate direct-push Geoprobe equipment for efficient site investigations
Associations and certifications
- Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Services
Site Investigation
Our environmental professionals design customized work scopes for soil and groundwater sampling. We employ direct-push technology, conventional drilling, and soil vapor surveys to identify contamination sources. Our investigations follow CT DEEP and Massachusetts Contingency Plan regulations to determine contamination extent and migration pathways.
Geoprobe Services
We utilize company-owned Geoprobe equipment for direct-push soil boring services. This technology enables efficient sample collection, groundwater monitoring well installation, and subsurface injection point creation. Our services include soil and groundwater sampling, air sparge well installation, and chemical oxidation agent injection point placement.
Remedial Design
Our team evaluates site data to determine optimal remediation strategies. We design systems for contaminant capture, removal, and migration control using technologies like soil vapor extraction, air sparging, and chemical surfactants. Each plan considers regulatory requirements, client needs, and cost-benefit analysis for effective environmental restoration.
Contaminated Media Management
We coordinate excavation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous contaminated media. Our services include managing large-scale soil excavation projects exceeding 40,000 tons while maintaining compliance with all environmental regulations and safety protocols throughout the disposal process.
Regulatory Assistance
Our experts guide clients through complex environmental regulations and permitting requirements. We assist with Connecticut Transfer Act compliance, permit applications for industrial processes, and representation during regulatory enforcement actions. We maintain ongoing relationships with regulatory agencies to ensure client compliance with evolving environmental standards.
People
James W. Ciaglo III
Senior Project Manager
Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professional with over 20 years of experience in environmental assessments and remediation. Manages client relations and regulatory negotiations for complex environmental projects across the northeast region.
Matthew P. Prelli
Principal / Project Manager
20+ years of environmental industry experience specializing in remedial investigations and system design. Oversees field operations and data interpretation for industrial and commercial remediation projects from Maine to Florida.
Francis G. Wright
Principal / Geologist
19 years of field experience including hydrogeological investigations and subsurface contamination studies. Manages environmental projects ranging from landfill monitoring to Superfund site remediation across diverse geological conditions.
William P. Douglas
Senior Project Manager
20+ years of field experience in environmental consulting. Specializes in remediation system design, permitting, and health and safety implementation for environmental projects throughout the eastern United States.
Questions
What environmental services does Berkshire offer?
We provide site investigation, remediation design, contaminated media management, regulatory compliance assistance, subsurface injection services, and underground storage tank removal for commercial real estate clients.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York (including NYC, Long Island, and Hudson Valley), and have completed international projects in France and Oman.
Are your staff members certified professionals?
Yes, we employ Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professionals and maintain OSHA 40-hour hazardous waste training for all field personnel.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
Our team specializes in Connecticut Transfer Act compliance and assists with permit applications, regulatory negotiations, and enforcement actions through direct agency communication.
What remediation technologies do you use?
We implement soil vapor extraction, air sparging, chemical oxidation, groundwater pump-and-treat systems, and dual-phase extraction based on site-specific contamination profiles.
Can you manage large-scale remediation projects?
Yes, we've successfully completed projects involving over 40,000 tons of contaminated soil excavation and long-term groundwater treatment systems for municipal and private clients.
