Business Details
35 Years
experience
Environmental Consulting Experts in Columbia SC
ARM Environmental Services was founded in 1991 to provide comprehensive environmental consulting and site rehabilitation services for private companies and public agencies. Our team of over 30 engineers, biologists, geologists, and environmental scientists delivers proven solutions for complex environmental challenges across the Southeast. We specialize in environmental assessments, abatement, remediation, and building science services, backed by certifications from the US General Services Administration and state regulatory bodies. Our commitment to technical excellence, safety, and client satisfaction has earned us long-term partnerships with clients in real estate development, government, and industry. We prioritize cost-effective, innovative approaches while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards. With offices in Columbia, SC, and Charlotte, NC, we serve clients throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.Our team's decades of combined experience ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards. We maintain rigorous training programs for our field technicians, including OSHA-certified HAZWOPER protocols and specialized certifications for coatings inspection and well drilling. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, technical expertise, and ability to deliver common-sense solutions for environmental challenges. Our certifications as a Statewide On-Call Environmental Contractor and EPA-certified mold inspectors underscore our industry leadership. We continuously invest in advanced technologies and methodologies to provide safe, efficient, and sustainable environmental solutions.
Services
Environmental Site Assessments
Asbestos Abatement
Mold Remediation
Underground Storage Tanks
Building Science Services
Soil Vapor Assessments
Brownfield Redevelopment
Radon Abatement
Coatings Inspection
Waste Disposal
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 certified environmental professionals with decades of combined experience.
- Our team holds certifications from US General Services Administration and state regulatory bodies.
- We complete projects on time and on budget with a 98% client retention rate.
- Our OSHA-certified technicians follow rigorous safety protocols for all field operations.
- We maintain specialized certifications for coatings inspection and well drilling in SC and NC.
Associations and certifications
- US General Services Administration
- SC Department of Transportation
- SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
- National Association of Corrosion Engineers
- Society for Protective Coatings
- USEPA Certified Mold Inspector
What people say
Quality, cost effective services
Fast turnaround on rush projects
Technical knowledge was very helpful
Knowledgeable and works well with staff
Trusted environmental service company
Services
Environmental Site Assessments
Our Phase I and II environmental site assessments identify potential contamination through comprehensive property inspections and subsurface investigations. We follow ASTM standards to evaluate commercial, industrial, and government properties for regulatory compliance. Our reports provide clear risk assessments and remediation recommendations to support real estate transactions and development projects.
Asbestos Abatement
We offer complete asbestos abatement services including surveys, air monitoring, and removal of friable and non-friable asbestos materials. Our EPA-certified team follows strict containment protocols to ensure worker and environmental safety during remediation projects for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Mold Remediation
Our EPA-certified mold inspectors identify moisture sources and contamination levels through air sampling and surface testing. We implement customized remediation plans that include HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial treatments, and structural repairs to restore healthy indoor environments in commercial and residential buildings.
Underground Storage Tanks
We provide complete underground storage tank assessment and remediation services including system testing, leak detection, and contaminated soil removal. Our SC-certified Class I/II UST contractors follow state-specific protocols for tank closure, replacement, and groundwater remediation projects.
Building Science Services
Our building science experts assess indoor air quality, lead-based paint, and radon hazards using advanced diagnostic tools. We conduct XRF spectroscopy for lead paint analysis and deploy continuous radon monitors to identify mitigation needs in commercial, industrial, and residential structures.
People
Andrew Wilson
Principal / P.G.
Geologist with 30+ years of environmental consulting experience specializing in subsurface investigations and regulatory compliance for complex remediation projects across the Southeastern United States.
Richard Pittenger
Principal
Environmental scientist with extensive expertise in hazardous material management and site rehabilitation projects, bringing technical leadership to ARM's environmental consulting services since the company's founding.
Michael Faris
Principal / P.G.
Professional geologist specializing in groundwater contamination assessment and remediation strategies, with a focus on innovative solutions for challenging environmental conditions in industrial settings.
Sid Havird
Principal
Operations manager with deep knowledge of environmental regulations and field service execution, ensuring ARM's projects maintain compliance while meeting client timelines and budget requirements.
Questions
What environmental services does ARM offer?
We provide Phase I/II environmental assessments, asbestos and mold abatement, underground storage tank services, building science evaluations, and remediation solutions for commercial and government clients.
Are your technicians certified?
All field technicians hold OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and specialized credentials including coatings inspection and well drilling licenses in SC and NC.
Which states do you serve?
We primarily serve South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia with environmental consulting and remediation services for public and private sector clients.
How quickly can you complete assessments?
Our team delivers environmental site assessments within standard industry timelines, with expedited options available for urgent projects requiring rapid turnaround.
What certifications do you hold?
We maintain certifications from US GSA, SC DOT, EPA, NACE, and state regulatory agencies for asbestos, mold, UST, and coatings inspection services.
Can you handle government contracts?
As a Statewide On-Call Environmental Contractor for SC DOT and GSA Federal Supply Service provider, we have extensive experience with public sector projects.
