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Racine, Wisconsin
Environmental Services in Racine, WI
Environmental site assessments and construction-phase environmental support that keep transactions and projects moving without surprises. Racine and the surrounding WI area is covered on a project basis through our Chicago, IL regional hub.
- Dispatched from
- Chicago, IL regional hub (59 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
- Racine and the surrounding WI area — Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay
- Coverage
- Wisconsin statewide · 27 regional hubs
- Technicians
- ACI- and NICET-certified field staff; licensed professionals in Wisconsin
- Call us
- (346) 420-5425
Scope
Environmental services in Racine
- 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 Racine
Racine sits along Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River, a location that shaped its industrial history and left a corresponding legacy in its soils. Former manufacturing sites, rail corridors, and waterfront properties are common targets for redevelopment across the city and surrounding Racine County — and nearly every one of those transactions or construction projects carries environmental due-diligence obligations that can stall closings or trigger costly surprises during earthwork. Wisconsin's proximity to Great Lakes water resources also means state regulators apply close attention to contamination pathways, making thorough site assessment a practical necessity rather than a formality. Our environmental services team provides Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, along with construction-phase environmental support, to keep lenders, developers, and project engineers informed at every stage. Coverage for Racine is dispatched through our Chicago regional hub, with scheduling coordinated to match your project timeline.
Racine County soils range from glacially deposited clays and silts near the lakeshore to sandy and gravelly outwash materials further inland — conditions that affect contaminant migration rates and influence sampling depth decisions during a Phase II investigation. Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycle also bears on the timing of intrusive sampling work, as ground conditions in late autumn through early spring can affect access and sample integrity.
FAQ · Racine
Does Wisconsin have its own environmental investigation standards that go beyond ASTM E1527-21?
Yes. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources administers the Spill Act and the NR 700 series of administrative codes, which govern site investigation and remediation procedures for properties with confirmed or suspected contamination. A Phase I conducted under ASTM E1527-21 satisfies federal All Appropriate Inquiries requirements, but if a release is identified, subsequent investigation and any required cleanup must follow Wisconsin NR 700-series rules. We structure our work with both frameworks in mind.
We're grading a former industrial parcel near the Root River corridor — what environmental field support do you provide during construction?
We provide construction-phase environmental observation, including soil screening during excavation, documentation of suspect material encountered during grading, and coordination with the project team if conditions change from what the Phase II indicated. Near waterway corridors, attention to material classification and proper handling is particularly important to satisfy both Wisconsin DNR requirements and any applicable local erosion and stormwater controls. Field technicians document findings in real time.
How does your Chicago hub handle scheduling for Racine projects, and what lead time should we plan for?
Environmental project coordination for Racine is managed through our Chicago regional hub, located approximately 59 miles away. We do not promise same-day response; project-based and scheduled visits should be arranged in advance so we can confirm personnel availability and travel. For Phase I work, contact us as early as possible relative to your transaction timeline. For construction-phase support tied to an excavation schedule, discuss mobilization lead time with your project coordinator at the time of engagement.
Which office covers environmental in Racine, WI?
Field work in Racine is dispatched through the Chicago, IL regional hub, about 59 miles away. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Racine projects.
Are the technicians you send to Racine certified?
Field sampling and testing in Racine are performed by our ACI- and NICET-certified technicians. Environmental engineering and professional services are delivered with professionals licensed in Wisconsin, coordinated under one proposal.
Hiring: we staff this work locally. Field technician openings in Racine · all positions.
Scheduling & proposals
Need environmental services in Racine?
Call to schedule a technician, or send project documents for a written proposal.