Services

Designated Substances and Hazardous Materials

Before starting any construction or demolition on buildings or property, Ontario property owners must provide contractors and sub-contractors with the results of a survey for 11 Designated Substances, including asbestos and lead. Click here to find out more about Designated Substances and GEC’s Designated Substance Surveys and Reports.

Asbestos Management

The Canada Labour Code and provincial legislation require owners of buildings with asbestos-containing materials to manage those materials in accordance with the applicable legislation. Click here to find out more about how GEC can help you with asbestos-containing materials management and abatement planning.

Asbestos in Vermiculite

Asbestos-containing vermiculite can be found in building insulation and other products. Disturbing it can send asbestos fibres into the air, which can be harmful if inhaled. Click here to find out how GEC can safely collect vermiculite from your home or other buildings and analyze it for asbestos content.

Mould and Bacteria

Moulds and bacteria grow on many indoor surfaces and can trigger allergies, infections and other health conditions if touched, ingested or inhaled. Click here to find out how GEC can assess your home or office for mould and bacteria and recommend safe, effective solutions to mould and bacteria problems.

Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Poor indoor air quality can pose significant health risks. Click here to find out how GEC’s Indoor Air Quality assessment can determine exactly what’s in the air you are breathing at home and at work.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment identifies past or current adverse environmental conditions that may restrict a property’s future use or affect liability for cleanup costs. Click here to find out more about how GEC conducts a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.

Arrange Phase II Environmental Site Assessment

A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment uses a variety of physical and chemical tests to fully investigate the presence and extent of property contamination. Click here to find out more about how a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is conducted.

Underground Storage Tank Removal

Leaking underground storage tanks can contaminate drinking water sources and pose other hazards. Federal regulations require contaminated underground storage tank sites to be cleaned up. Click here to find out how GEC can help you safely remove underground storage tanks.