For soil decontamination in Lachine, choose an excavation company that has been carrying out this type of work for 20 years.
S.A.P. EXCAVATION applies the MELCCFP regulations regarding the removal and transport of contaminated soil to an authorized treatment site.
We use the official traceability tool provided by the Ministry of the Environment to track every movement of contaminated soil.
Our license from the Régie du bâtiment allows us to demolish contaminated or non-contaminated buildings and to excavate up to 12 feet (and more) beneath building foundations.
Do you want to sell your residential property or commercial (or industrial) building, or are you planning to purchase land where the soils must meet compliance standards?
Do you need to demolish a building on potentially contaminated land? Has your industry shut down operations or accidentally spilled pollutants into the soil? Or perhaps you are a contractor about to start construction or redevelopment work?
Our team has the expertise to restore soils using tailored solutions.
We also work with environmental engineers who require a soil decontamination company that truly knows the field.
S.A.P. EXCAVATION manages every stage of the soil remediation process, in collaboration with your environmental expert.
In some cases, the law requires an environmental characterization study conducted by this expert. The analysis determines the type of contaminants, their concentration levels, and the extent of the contamination.
Our work begins as soon as we receive the characterization report and continues until the site has been fully restored.
The Steps Involved:
Site Analysis and Work Planning
Before any intervention, we carefully review the report provided by the environmental engineer: the type of contaminated soils and contamination level (AB soil, BC soil, C+ soil, or Resc soil); the nature of the contaminants; the depth and volume of soil to be excavated; site conditions (groundwater presence, existing structures) and access or neighborhood constraints.
An intervention plan is then developed in accordance with current regulations (Regulation on the Traceability of Excavated Contaminated Soils).
Excavation of Contaminated Soils
Excavation is carried out with the highest level of safety using our machinery, in compliance with the guidelines established in the environmental study.
We can excavate up to 12 feet deep and beyond, even beneath foundations, using temporary shoring methods when required.
If the contaminated soil is located below the water table, strict management of contaminated water must be performed. This often includes pumping, settling, and sometimes temporary treatment of the water before discharge.
Temporary Storage or Transport of Soils
Depending on project needs, contaminated soils may be:
All movements are recorded and tracked with the official traceability tool provided by the MELCCFP, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Treatment and Recovery
In some cases, soils can be treated on site. When this is not possible, they are transported to an authorized facility where they will either be decontaminated to acceptable levels or disposed of, depending on their classification.
Backfilling and Site Restoration
Once the contaminated soil has been excavated, we proceed with backfilling using compliant, clean, and properly compacted soils.
We then restore the site with leveling, sod installation or hydroseeding, paving if required, and more.
Proper backfilling is essential to prevent long-term structural issues, such as ground settling or instability of future foundations.
Soil decontamination is a highly regulated field that requires extensive expertise. It is essential to understand the regulations, environmental challenges, and every step of the process while adapting to each project’s unique conditions.
By choosing an experienced company like S.A.P. EXCAVATION, you benefit from complete support from start to finish, as well as proven technical expertise in excavation, shoring, and contaminated soil transport.
Our work fully complies with MELCCFP and RBQ requirements. You will also receive thorough documentation for your records and legal obligations.
This ensures peace of mind, knowing your site is safe, compliant, and ready for the next stage of your project.
Tell us about your soil decontamination project in Lachine by calling (450) 414-1414.
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S.A.P. EXCAVATION will complete your work quickly and efficiently.
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