Soil Solutions Environmental Services

Soil Solutions Environmental Services Full-Service Environmental Consulting for Oregon and SW Washington

We are a licensed and bonded environmental services company in OR and WA specializing in storage tank cleanups/removal, radon testing/mitigating, and sewer inspections/line repair. We also offer commercial environmental site assessments as well as many other commercial services.

Don’t Wait Until Closing to Find the Oil TankBuying or selling a property in Portland, the Columbia River Gorge, or Sout...
08/20/2026

Don’t Wait Until Closing to Find the Oil Tank

Buying or selling a property in Portland, the Columbia River Gorge, or Southwest Washington?

If there’s a heating oil tank—or even a history of one—now is the time to find out what you’re dealing with.

At Soil Solutions, we provide full-service heating oil tank services for residential and commercial properties:

🛢️ Tank Scanning
We locate buried heating oil tanks and investigate properties with known or suspected tank locations.

🧪 Soil Sampling
We collect and analyze soil samples to determine whether a tank has released petroleum into the surrounding soil.

🔧 Decommissioning
We properly decommission tanks in accordance with applicable Oregon and Washington requirements.

🚜 Leaking Tank Cleanup
If contamination is discovered, we can provide site assessments and excavation cleanups to address petroleum-impacted soil.

📋 Decommission Verification
Already have an old tank that's supposedly been decommissioned? We can investigate the tank, collect soil samples, and help document the decommissioning when records are incomplete.

The earlier you address a heating oil tank, the more options you have.

Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, seller, Realtor, contractor, or commercial property owner, we're here to help you figure out what's underground—and what needs to happen next.

📞 503-234-2118
📧 [email protected]

Serving Portland • The Gorge • Oregon • Southwest Washington

💧 August is National Water Quality MonthWhen people think about protecting water quality, they often picture rivers, lak...
07/29/2026

💧 August is National Water Quality Month

When people think about protecting water quality, they often picture rivers, lakes, and streams.

But some of the most important work happens underground.

A leaking heating oil tank can release petroleum into surrounding soil. If left untreated, that contamination can migrate deeper into the ground and potentially impact groundwater.

At Soil Solutions, we help protect Oregon and Southwest Washington's water resources by:

🛢️ Locating and decommissioning heating oil tanks

🚜 Excavating petroleum-contaminated soil to eliminate the source of contamination

🧪 Performing soil and groundwater site assessments to define contamination in accordance with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Washington State Department of Ecology standards

💉 Using in-situ remediation technologies, including chemical injections, when excavation isn't practical

💧 Protecting groundwater for future generations

Environmental stewardship doesn't always happen where people can see it—but its impact can last for decades.

This National Water Quality Month, we're proud to do the work that helps keep our soil and groundwater clean.

If you have a heating oil tank, are buying or selling a property, or suspect contamination, we're here to help.

📞 503-234-2118

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🌐 Serving residential and commercial properties throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

🌹 Portland's Roses Get the Attention. Healthy Soil Deserves Some Too.As Portland celebrates the start of the Rose Festiv...
06/01/2026

🌹 Portland's Roses Get the Attention. Healthy Soil Deserves Some Too.

As Portland celebrates the start of the Rose Festival, it's a good reminder that what happens below ground matters.

Healthy soil, clean groundwater, and safe indoor air are all part of a healthy community.

At Soil Solutions, we help property owners, buyers, sellers, and businesses address environmental concerns that aren't always visible from the surface.

Our services include:

🛢️ Heating oil tank locating, sampling, decommissioning, and cleanup

🧪 Soil and groundwater investigations

🫁 V***r intrusion assessment and mitigation

🏠 Radon testing and mitigation

📹 Sewer scope inspections

🌎 Environmental site assessments and regulatory support

Whether we're removing petroleum-contaminated soil, mitigating radon concerns, or investigating groundwater impacts, our goal is the same:

Protecting the soil, water, and air beneath our communities.

Enjoy the Rose Festival, Portland—and remember that some of the most important work happens underground.

📞 503-234-2118

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Spring Buying Season Is Here — Know What’s UndergroundSpring is one of the busiest times of year for real estate in the ...
04/24/2026

Spring Buying Season Is Here — Know What’s Underground

Spring is one of the busiest times of year for real estate in the Portland market — and it’s also when hidden property issues start surfacing.

At Soil Solutions, we help buyers, sellers, and agents identify environmental concerns before they become costly surprises.

Our services include:

🛢️ Heating Oil Tank Scans
Locate underground heating oil tanks before they delay a sale.

🧪 Soil Sampling & Decommission Verification
Confirm whether a tank was properly decommissioned and whether contamination is present.

📹 Sewer Scope Inspections
Identify breaks, roots, offsets, and hidden sewer line issues before closing.

🫁 Radon Testing & Mitigation
Protect indoor air quality by testing for elevated radon levels.

🌎 Leaking Tank Site Assessments & Excavation Cleanups
We perform site assessments and full excavation cleanups for leaking tanks in Oregon and SW Washington — in accordance with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Washington State Department of Ecology standards.

The best time to find these problems is before closing, not after.

If you're buying, selling, or listing property this spring, we can help.

📞 503-234-2118
📧 [email protected]

🌎 What We Do Beneath the Surface MattersWith Earth Day around the corner, we’re reminded that protecting the environment...
04/10/2026

🌎 What We Do Beneath the Surface Matters

With Earth Day around the corner, we’re reminded that protecting the environment doesn’t just happen above ground.

At Soil Solutions, most of our impact happens where you don’t see it.

How We Help Protect the Environment

🛢️ Stopping Contamination at the Source
Leaking heating oil tanks can release petroleum into soil and groundwater.
Our excavation cleanups remove contaminated soil — eliminating the source and preventing further spread.

🫁 Addressing V***r Intrusion
Petroleum v***rs can migrate into homes.
We identify and mitigate v***r risks to protect indoor air quality.

🏠 Reducing Radon Exposure
We test for and mitigate elevated radon levels — improving the air people breathe every day.

🌊 Defining Contamination the Right Way
We perform soil and groundwater plume delineation in accordance with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Washington State Department of Ecology — helping ensure responsible, complete cleanup.

Why It Matters

Contamination doesn’t stay in one place.
It moves through soil, groundwater, and even into the air inside homes.

The work we do helps:
✔ Protect groundwater
✔ Improve indoor air quality
✔ Reduce environmental liability
✔ Keep properties safe for future generations

Let’s Do It Right

If you’re buying, selling, or managing a property, environmental due diligence matters more than ever.

📞 503-234-2118
📧 [email protected]

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Know Where the Oil Tank Is — But Not What’s Inside?If a heating oil tank’s fill port is no longer accessible, there’s no...
03/17/2026

Know Where the Oil Tank Is — But Not What’s Inside?

If a heating oil tank’s fill port is no longer accessible, there’s no easy way to confirm whether the tank is properly decommissioned.

That’s where we come in.

What We Do

🔧 Expose the Tank
We excavate a small access area (typically ~2’ x 2’) to reach the top of the tank.

🔍 Open & Inspect
We cut the tank open to visually confirm what’s inside.
A properly decommissioned tank should be clean and filled with backfill material.

🧪 Collect Soil Samples
We sample soil at the ends of the tank to evaluate for contamination.

What Happens Next?

✔ Clean tank + clean samples
We can register the decommissioning with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for an additional fee.

⚠ Issues identified (improper decommissioning or contamination)
We provide a clear path forward and a change order to address DEQ requirements.

When Is This Needed?

• Tanks decommissioned before ~2000
• No soil samples were collected
• Work completed but never registered with DEQ

How to Get Started

We start by reviewing public records and confirming what’s already documented.

📞 503-234-2118
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If you know where the tank is but don’t have documentation — it’s worth verifying before it becomes an issue in a transaction.

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DEQ’s V***r Intrusion Rules Changed. Cleanup Strategies Have Too.In 2023, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality...
03/02/2026

DEQ’s V***r Intrusion Rules Changed. Cleanup Strategies Have Too.

In 2023, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality updated its v***r intrusion guidance — and finalized it in 2025.

The biggest shift?

It’s no longer enough to look at soil numbers alone.
Sites must now be evaluated for their potential to impact indoor air through v***r intrusion.

That means:

• Stronger emphasis on the v***r pathway
• Updated screening levels
• More robust site evaluations before closure

How Soil Solutions Has Adapted

🧱 Excavation First — When Feasible
Removing contaminated soil removes the source of v***rs. It’s often the most permanent and straightforward path to closure.

🧪 Non-Excavation Site Assessments — When Appropriate
For low to moderate contamination — both before or after excavation — we utilize risk-based site assessments to evaluate v***r potential and determine if additional action is necessary.

💉 Chemical Injections — When Digging Isn’t Practical
In areas under structures or where access is limited, we can reduce contaminant mass in place to address v***r concerns.

The goal isn’t just cleanup.
It’s defensible cleanup under current DEQ guidance.

If you’re buying, selling, or advising on a property with a heating oil tank history, make sure your approach reflects today’s rules — not yesterday’s.

📞 503-234-2118
📧 [email protected]

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🚽🔎 What’s Happening Underground?Before you buy, sell, remodel, or develop — know what’s hiding beneath your property.At ...
02/20/2026

🚽🔎 What’s Happening Underground?

Before you buy, sell, remodel, or develop — know what’s hiding beneath your property.

At Soil Solutions, we provide professional residential and commercial sewer scoping services throughout Oregon and Washington.

What we can do:

✔ Scope sewer lines for homes and commercial properties
✔ Pull toilets for access when no cleanout exists
✔ Locate potential cesspools if a cleanout exists
✔ Locate potential septic tanks if a cleanout exists
✔ Scope rain drains to determine discharge location
✔ Locate underground water lines

If we identify a damaged or failing sewer line, we’ll connect you with a trusted local sewer contractor.

If we discover a cesspool, septic tank, or drywell?
We can provide a proposal to properly decommission it — including handling all permitting and regulatory requirements in-house.

No surprises. Just answers.

📧 [email protected]

📞 503-234-2118

🏆💙💚 Champions Protect Their Home Field. So Do We.Big congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks and the 12s on bringing ano...
02/14/2026

🏆💙💚 Champions Protect Their Home Field. So Do We.

Big congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks and the 12s on bringing another Super Bowl victory home to the Pacific Northwest! 🏈

In the PNW, we believe in protecting what matters — whether that’s Lumen Field or your own home or commercial property.

At Soil Solutions, we help you protect your investment with:

🔎 Inspection Services
• Heating Oil Tank Scans
• Radon Testing
• Sewer Scoping

🛠 Full-Service Environmental Solutions
• Heating Oil Tank Decommissioning & Contaminated Soil Cleanup
• Complete Radon Mitigation Systems
• DEQ reporting, coordination & regulatory file closure

From residential homes to commercial properties, we handle projects the right way — with experience, precision, and a strong defense against environmental risk.

Because in real estate and environmental compliance, prevention is the ultimate game plan.

📞 503-234-2118
📧 [email protected]

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Excavation oversight is a flexible, cost-effective cleanup option for contractors and property owners who can provide th...
02/06/2026

Excavation oversight is a flexible, cost-effective cleanup option for contractors and property owners who can provide their own equipment and hauling.

At Soil Solutions, we typically structure excavation oversight in two ways:

Option 1: Sampling First

We start by cleaning the tank and collecting initial soil samples. This gives you clear data on contamination levels and time to line up an excavator, trucking, and backfill material before excavation begins.

Option 2: Full Crew Ready

If you already have an excavator, operator, trucks, and drivers scheduled, we can begin excavation oversight immediately. You provide the equipment and labor—we direct the excavation, collect samples, and manage the environmental scope in real time.

What Soil Solutions Handles

• Tank cleaning and soil sampling
• Direction to your excavator operator on where to dig and where to collect samples
• Laboratory coordination and data interpretation
• DEQ reporting, registration, and regulatory communication
• Soil disposal account access for your trucking, hauling, and dumping
• Documentation to support regulatory file closure

Excavation is easy. Environmental compliance and regulatory closure are not. That’s where we come in.

📞 503-234-2118
📧 [email protected]

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3540 SE 28th Avenue
Portland, OR
97202

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15032342118

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