Demolition | Melching Demolition

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Environmental Remediation Done Right

Environmental remediation demands accuracy, certification, and a deep understanding of how hazards interact with demolition and redevelopment. Melching provides full scope environmental services for industrial plants, commercial properties, institutional campuses, and municipal facilities where safety, compliance, and proper handling of regulated materials are critical.

We Don’t Just Remove. We Restore.

Melching’s licensed environmental team manages asbestos abatement, lead removal, PCB and mercury cleanup, and hazardous material handling in full compliance with state and federal regulations. We keep your site safe, clean, and ready for what comes next.

Our in-house environmental team performs testing, abatement, and cleanup with certified personnel, proven procedures, and owned equipment. Every plan is developed to protect workers, surrounding communities, and the environment while keeping your project moving safely and efficiently toward a shovel-ready outcome.

Our Environmental Remediation Services

  • Asbestos abatement and removal
  • Lead paint removal and stabilization
  • PCB, mercury, and hazardous materials cleanup
  • Underground storage tank removal and closure
  • Soil remediation and contaminated soil excavation
  • Fluorescent lamp and ballast recycling
  • Environmental sampling, monitoring, and reporting
  • Site decontamination and pre-demolition hazard clearance

Melching’s environmental programs are supported by MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training Division. Our crews hold 40 Hour HAZWOPER, asbestos licensing, lead certifications, and hazardous materials training, ensuring the highest level of safety and compliance on every job.

Whether preparing an industrial plant for demolition, remediating a brownfield site, or clearing regulated materials from a hospital or school, Melching delivers clean, compliant results that make way for development, reuse, and long-term community value.

Before you break ground, get the facts

Melching’s Contractor’s Guide to Environmental Remediation and Site Readiness outlines early testing, common hazards, MIOSHA–EPA oversight, and the benefits of self-performing environmental work.

Download the Guide

Environmental Services FAQs

What environmental services does Melching provide?

Melching performs full-scope environmental remediation, including asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, PCB and mercury cleanup, and site decontamination.

Are Melching’s crews certified for hazardous material removal?

Yes. Our operators and field staff hold 40-hour HAZWOPER, asbestos supervisor, and lead-safety certifications. Continuous training is verified through MIOSHA’s Consultation, Education and Training (CET) Division.

How does Melching ensure compliance with MIOSHA and EPA standards?

Each project begins with a site-specific safety and health plan, air-monitoring protocols, and documentation that align with MIOSHA Part 602 (asbestos) and federal 29 CFR 1926.1101 standards.

Do you handle both abatement and demolition?

Yes. As a self-performing contractor, Melching manages abatement, structural demolition, and site restoration in-house—reducing cost, risk, and downtime.

How do you handle unexpected environmental hazards?

If previously unknown asbestos, lead, or other contaminants are discovered, our trained crews stop work, secure the area, and contact our environmental team for assessment and containment before resuming.

What types of facilities require environmental remediation before demolition?

Any industrial, commercial, or institutional building constructed before modern regulations may contain asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury, or contaminated soils. This includes factories, power plants, schools, hospitals, municipal buildings, warehouses, and brownfield sites.

How does Melching determine what hazards are present on a site?

We begin with a detailed environmental inspection that may include sampling, air monitoring, historical record review, and assessment of building materials. This information shapes a site-specific abatement plan designed to protect workers and comply with all regulatory standards.

What happens to hazardous materials after they are removed?

Melching packages, labels, transports, and disposes of all regulated waste through certified facilities. We maintain complete waste manifests and chain of custody documentation to ensure compliance with MIOSHA, EPA, and EGLE regulations.

Can Melching coordinate Phase I or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments?

Yes. While Phase I and Phase II ESAs are typically performed by environmental consultants, Melching collaborates closely with these teams and uses their findings to develop accurate abatement and demolition plans.

Do you provide environmental remediation for active facilities?

Yes. Melching performs selective abatement and remediation in operating buildings, manufacturing plants, hospitals, and office environments. Our crews use containment systems, negative air pressure, and dust control to keep operations safe and uninterrupted.

How does environmental remediation affect the project schedule?

When managed correctly, remediation reduces delays by eliminating hazards early in the project. Because Melching self performs abatement and demolition, we sequence activities efficiently and keep the project moving without subcontractor bottlenecks.

Is on-site concrete crushing or material recycling available after remediation?

Yes. Melching crushes concrete, recycles metals, and handles material separation as part of full-site cleanup. Recycling reduces disposal costs, supports sustainability goals, and prepares the site for redevelopment.

What documentation does Melching provide at the end of an environmental project?

Clients receive a full closeout package that may include clearance testing results, waste manifests, disposal certificates, air monitoring logs, site reports, and any required regulatory documentation.

Can Melching make a contaminated or abandoned site shovel-ready?

Yes. We handle environmental remediation, demolition, grading, and site restoration in-house, creating clean, stable, and compliant sites ready for redevelopment, sale, or new construction.

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Melching is the Midwest’s trusted demolition and environmental contractor. From teardown to cleanup, we handle every phase safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

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