Coldfoot Environmental Services Inc

Coldfoot Environmental Services Inc operates at the intersection of environmental services and workplace safety, with a particular focus on hazardous materials and environmental abatement. Based in Anchorage, they serve industrial, commercial, and public sector clients throughout Alaska who need reliable expertise in asbestos, lead, and other regulated substances found in older structures and contaminated sites. Their name reflects their identity as a firm built for Alaska's conditions, and their work reflects that too. They understand the complications that come with environmental abatement projects in a state where building stock includes a lot of aging construction and where logistics for specialized disposal and remediation require careful advance planning.

Coldfoot Environmental Services offers asbestos inspection and project design, lead-based paint risk assessment, and industrial hygiene consulting as core services. They provide pre-renovation and pre-demolition environmental surveys that identify regulated materials before construction work begins, helping clients avoid costly mid-project discoveries and regulatory violations. They conduct air monitoring during abatement and remediation work to verify that containment controls are effective and that clearance standards are met before reoccupation. Their team also assists with environmental compliance consulting for facilities managing hazardous waste, including storage and disposal program development. For employers, they offer hazardous materials training programs covering asbestos awareness, lead safety, and hazardous communication requirements. They also provide support for environmental permitting and regulatory agency coordination, including working with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and EPA on project notifications and approvals. Industrial hygiene consulting services extend to indoor air quality investigations and chemical exposure assessments.

Coldfoot Environmental starts with a scoping conversation to understand the property type, age, planned scope of work, and any known or suspected hazardous materials already identified. For pre-renovation surveys, they schedule a site visit to collect samples and visually assess building materials in areas affected by the planned work. Samples are submitted to accredited laboratories for analysis, and results are typically returned within a few business days for standard turnaround or sooner for rush projects. Survey reports identify all regulated materials, their condition and quantity, and recommendations for either management in place or abatement. For projects proceeding to abatement, they can assist with contractor bidding documents, project specifications, and regulatory notifications. Air monitoring and clearance sampling during and after abatement work rounds out their project support services. Clients managing ongoing facility compliance can also arrange periodic reassessment visits and program updates.

Coldfoot Environmental Services serves the greater Anchorage area and clients throughout Alaska. Given the nature of environmental abatement work, which often involves time-sensitive project timelines and regulatory notification requirements, they prioritize clear communication about scheduling and travel for projects outside Anchorage. They've worked on projects in remote communities, military installations, and industrial facilities across the state and are familiar with the logistical planning involved in getting qualified personnel and equipment to off-road locations.