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Broward County, Florida
Environmental Services in Broward County, FL
Environmental site assessments and construction-phase environmental support that keep transactions and projects moving without surprises. Broward County is covered on a project basis through our Miami, FL regional hub.
- Dispatched from
- Miami, FL regional hub (25 mi) · project-based staffing
- Lead time
- Scheduled by phone or proposal; lead time confirmed when the scope is set
- Laboratory
- Sugar Land, TX laboratory under chain of custody, or a mobile laboratory for large projects
- Reporting
- Reviewed and issued under a documented quality system; formatted for owner, engineer, and building-official review
- Serving
- Broward County, FL — Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa
- Coverage
- Florida statewide · 27 regional hubs
- Technicians
- ACI- and NICET-certified field staff; licensed professionals in Florida
- Call us
- (346) 420-5425
Scope
Environmental services in Broward County
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for acquisitions and refinancing
- Phase II subsurface sampling when a Phase I identifies recognized environmental conditions
- Construction stormwater support: SWPPP compliance inspections
- Soil management screening for export and import of fill material
Full scope, standards list, and pricing basis: Environmental Services.
Local conditions
Environmental conditions in Broward County
Broward County sits on a low-elevation coastal plain where the water table is rarely more than a few feet below grade, historic land uses span agriculture, light industrial, and dense mixed-use redevelopment, and state and county regulators pay close attention to subsurface conditions before transactions close or ground breaks. That combination means environmental due diligence is not a formality—it is a practical requirement that directly affects financing, permitting timelines, and construction sequencing. Our firm provides Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, along with construction-phase environmental support, dispatched through our Miami regional hub to serve contractors, developers, and engineers working throughout Broward County. Every scope is executed to current ASTM standards under a documented quality system, with findings delivered in reports written for technical and non-technical audiences alike—so projects keep moving without regulatory or transactional surprises.
South Florida's consistently high water table and the prevalence of sandy, highly permeable soils across much of Broward County mean that subsurface contamination, if present, can migrate laterally and vertically with relatively little resistance—a factor that informs both Phase II sampling strategies and construction-phase spill prevention planning. Florida's wet season, which typically runs May through October, can affect field access and groundwater sampling depths, and scheduling should account for those conditions.
FAQ · Broward County
How does Broward County's shallow water table affect Phase II sampling scope?
A shallow water table—often encountered within two to four feet of grade across much of the county—means groundwater samples may be collected at relatively shallow depths, but it also increases the potential radius of dissolved-phase contaminant migration. Sampling locations and depths are selected based on site-specific geology, source area locations, and ASTM E1903 requirements. The high water table also affects soil boring methods and the stability of open borings during sample collection.
What Florida-specific regulatory database sources are reviewed in a Phase I ESA for a Broward County property?
In addition to federal databases required by ASTM E1527-21, a Phase I for a Broward County property incorporates Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) databases, including the Contamination Locator Map and the petroleum cleanup program (STCM) records. Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Division records may also be reviewed. These sources help identify petroleum storage sites, dry cleaner facilities, and former agricultural chemical users common to this region.
Are there recognized environmental conditions commonly associated with Broward County's redevelopment history that we should anticipate?
Historic agricultural operations—particularly those using organochlorine pesticides—and former dry cleaning facilities are recognized sources of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) in Broward County redevelopment corridors. Former gas stations along commercial arterials are also prevalent. A thorough ASTM E1527-21 records review combined with site reconnaissance and interviews with knowledgeable parties is the standard approach to identifying and characterizing these conditions before transaction close or site work begins.
Which office covers environmental in Broward County, FL?
Field work in Broward County is dispatched through the Miami, FL regional hub, about 25 miles away. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Broward County projects.
Are the technicians you send to Broward County certified?
Field sampling and testing in Broward County are performed by our ACI- and NICET-certified technicians. Environmental engineering and professional services are delivered with professionals licensed in Florida, coordinated under one proposal.
Scheduling & proposals
Need environmental services in Broward County?
Call to schedule a technician, or send project documents for a written proposal.