Our Services - Bower Group

Full Service Environmental Consulting

Committed to Safer Environments

The Bower Group is dedicated to providing our clients cost-effective and efficient solutions for their unique environmental issues. We serve a diverse client base—from manufacturing, energy and industrial facilities, to commerical and residential properities, to financial, healthcare, education and government institutions. We partner with general contractors, developers, architects, facility owners, and lawyers to mimimize risk and protect our client’s assets.

Reducing Risk Expertise

Environmental Consulting Services

The Bower Group is dedicated to solving Chicagoland’s environmental risk challenges. Our highly-responsive team of experienced professionals are experts in developing and implementing cost-effective risk remediation solutions for our clients.

Asbestos

Our consulting services assist our clients in resolving the health risk challenges posed by asbestos containing materials.

Asbestos services:

Building Inspections
Air Monitoring
Project Management
Management Plans
Project Designs

Lead & Lead-based Paint

We have extensive experience in testing for the presence of lead in buildings that are being considered for renovation.

Lead & Lead Paint Services:

Inspections
Risk Assessments
Air Monitoring
Project Management
Project Designs

Indoor Air Quality

Bower Group’s building air quality assessment services investigate and address potential health threats.

Indoor Air Quality services:

Mold Inspections
Mold Oversight
Silica Testing
VOC Testing
Hazardous Materials Surveys
Microbial Testing

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Phase 1 ESA

Our Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) services identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.

Phase 1 ESA services:

Geoprobe Drilling
Soil Testing
Site Investigation
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Sanborn Maps
Underground Storage Tank Investigations

Phase 2 ESA

We provide subsurface investigations.Testing soil, soil gas and/or groundwater to identify sources of environmental impacts.

Phase 2 ESA services:

Remediation Plans
Remediation Oversight
PID Materials Testing
Import/Export Tracking
Groundwater Investigation

Site Remediation

We’re proud of our successful track record in developing cost-effective solutions for complex contaminated sites.

Site Remediation Services:

Asbestos Abatement
Soil Remediation
Lead Abatement Services
Mold Remediation
Interior Demolitions

Featured Projects

Condominium Building: Northwest Suburbs

Performed an asbestos building inspection of 120,000 sq. ft. for a fire burned condominium. In addition, to the testing Bower was hired to perform contractor selection and project oversight for the abatement process. Due to the extreme circumstances, Bower Group was able to provide immediate pricing and abatement services for the project. Bower Group worked closely with the EPA to ensure proper cleanup of the building. The project was completed ahead of schedule and was completed under budget for the client.

Commercial Building: North Suburb, IL

Bower Group was contracted to help in the investigation of a building explosion that had detrimental effects. Working closely with the EPA and OSHA, Bower Group provided OSHA air monitoring for the duration of the investigation and supplied competent asbestos supervisors for helping with the debris/evidence search.

Five Commercial Buildings: Elk Grove Village, IL

Bower Group was responsible for performing the hazardous materials survey and reporting for five commercial buildings totaling 568,000 square feet that were going to be demolished for a highway relocation project.

Commercial Building: Downers Grove, IL

Bower Group was hired to perform asbestos, lead and mold testing for a large loss insurance project. The effected building had a pipe burst that effected all three floors of the building. Bower Group helped identify the environmental hazard to reduce the liability for owner and restoration contractor working on the project.

The knowledge and professionalism that Bower Group demonstrates on our projects is second to none.

Mark, General Contractor – Chicago, IL

Bower Group is the most responsive firm I’ve encountered. If I call, I know I can count on them being on site within a few hours. They’ve even come out on weekends. That’s service I can trust!

Charlie, Restoration Professional – Arlington Heights, IL

We were extremely impressed with the rapid response that Bower Group provided to our initial phone call. They were able come out to test and provide results the same day. They gave us a tailored plan to remedy our situation and kept us on schedule for completing our renovation project.

Sandy, Homeowner – Chicago, IL

Bower Groups reputation is resounding amongst our company as they lay out clear work scopes, use their due diligence, and follow directions provided.

Steve, General Contractor – Chicago, IL

Bower Group tested my home recently for lead and asbestos. The technician was on time, talked me through the process and was very thorough. They billed my insurance company direct and it was hassle free.

Nancy, Homeowner – Oak Park, IL

Contact our team for assistance with your environmental issues

Our responsive team of professionals are available to resolve your most complex health and safety challenges.
If you have an upcoming project and need environmental consulting services, contact us today.