A Guide To Residential Dry Wells
What Is A Dry Well? A dry well tank is an underground structure that disposes of unwanted water from your home – typically stormwater, and at times, gray water, which is all water from your household except for the water from your toilet. It is a covered, porous-walled chamber that allows water to slowly soak […]
How To Fix A Flooded Backyard in Portland, OR
So, your backyard has flooded, again. Not to worry! It may seem like a troublesome undertaking to get it back to normal, but you have a few options on how to fix a flooded backyard. A DIY Backyard Flood Fix You can actually try to use a hose to fix the problem. Essentially, the hose […]
How To Prevent Mold In Your Home This Summer
Mold represents one of the most common household hazards that, if not removed in a timely fashion, offers the potential to be an immensely costly burden for homeowners and tenants. Residents in the Portland area are faced with unique challenges in regard to preventing mold due to the climate and weather. People often associate mold […]
Asbestos In Older Homes
The process of purchasing an older home can offer several unique and sometimes difficult challenges. Alpha Environmental is committed to helping our clients address these challenges to their full approval and satisfaction. In keeping with this tradition, Alpha is committed to helping our clients address the issue of asbestos in older homes. What is Asbestos? […]
Air Quality Testing: DIY vs Professional Air Quality Test
First of all, why should you be testing your indoor air quality? This is something many homeowners make the mistake of placing on the back-burner. However, the air you breathe should be a priority for you and your family. That is why Alpha Environmental Services offers professional air quality testing services. A common misconception about […]
Why You Should Avoid a Cheap Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
You need a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment – it can be a bit of an overwhelming undertaking. The biggest concern our clients have in the beginning is cost. Typically, Phase 1 ESA’s come as a surprise, therefore many sellers haven’t budgeted for it. As a result, many opt for the “cheaper option” – going […]
How Much Does a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Cost?
Key Takeaways Understanding Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments When you buy a new property, a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment is essential for protecting your investment and ensuring the property is in its best shape. However, you want to ensure that you aren’t breaking the bank and are receiving a quality assessment at a reasonable […]
Phase 1 ESA vs Phase 2 ESA – In Layman’s Terms
As environmental concerns grown, it is becoming more and more common that a commercial real estate transaction will require either a Phase 1 or 2 Environmental Site Assessment. You may be wondering what the differences are between Phase 1 and Phase 2 ESA, and you may have already found that the information around the subject […]
How Much Does a Phase 2 ESA Cost?
If you’ve been required to complete a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), the first looming question you likely have is, “How much does a Phase 2 ESA cost?” Phase 2 ESAs can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $25,000 – and that doesn’t include the costs to make the property compliant following the results of […]
What is a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment?
Our clients usually come to us with little information about Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments. The typical scenario is that they’ve been required to complete one, but usually don’t know what it is, how much it will cost, and where to start. We’re here to change that by making it easy for anyone to understand, […]
