Vapor Intrusion Mitigation in the Bay Area

MG Remediation is your trusted expert for vapor intrusion mitigation in the Bay Area, addressing the harmful effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic gases that can seep into indoor spaces from contaminated soil or groundwater. Vapor intrusion poses serious health risks, but with our comprehensive mitigation services, we ensure your indoor air is safe and compliant with health regulations.

What is Vapor Intrusion?

Vapor intrusion occurs when hazardous vapors from contaminated groundwater or soil—such as Perchloroethylene (PCE), or Trichloroethylene (TCE)—enter buildings through cracks in foundations, utility openings, or other pathways. VOCs, often present in industrial solvents and chemicals, can significantly degrade indoor air quality and pose long-term health risks, including respiratory issues and even cancer with prolonged exposure.

Bay Area’s Unique Vapor Intrusion Risks

The Bay Area has a long industrial history, and many sites are contaminated with VOCs such as PCE, TCE, and other pollutants. This makes properties in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and surrounding cities more vulnerable to vapor intrusion. Even in residential areas, contaminants from former industrial sites can migrate and affect air quality, leading to health concerns for property occupants.

Our Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Process

At MG Remediation, we offer specialized services in the San Francisco Bay Area to prevent VOCs and other harmful gases from affecting your property’s indoor air quality. Our approach includes:

  1. Site Evaluation and Testing: We start by thoroughly assessing your property for signs of vapor intrusion. This includes air testing, sub-slab vapor analysis, and soil gas sampling to detect the presence of VOCs like PCE, TCE, and other chemicals.

  2. Custom Vapor Mitigation Design and Vapor Extraction: Based on the assessment results, we develop a mitigation plan tailored to your property. A key technique we use is vapor extraction, also known as sub-slab depressurization. This system prevents VOCs and other vapors from entering indoor spaces by actively removing them from beneath the foundation before they can migrate inside. We may also install vapor barriers and enhanced ventilation systems as part of the solution.

  3. Installation and Implementation: Our licensed professionals install the required systems efficiently and with minimal disruption. Whether it’s vapor extraction systems or vapor barriers, we ensure everything is up to code and provides long-term protection against vapor intrusion.

  4. Monitoring and Maintenance: After installation, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are critical to ensuring the system continues to protect your property from VOCs and other harmful vapors. We offer monitoring solutions to track vapor levels and maintain system efficiency.

Why Vapor Extraction is Effective for VOCs

Vapor extraction, also referred to as sub-slab or sub-membrane depressurization , is one of the most effective ways to mitigate vapor intrusion, especially for VOCs like PCE and TCE. By creating a vacuum beneath the building’s foundation or in the crawlspace, these systems actively pull vapors out before they can enter indoor air. It’s an essential solution for contaminated sites with high VOC levels, as it significantly reduces the risks of indoor air contamination.

Why Choose MG Remediation for Vapor Intrusion Mitigation?

  • Expertise in VOC Mitigation: We specialize in identifying and mitigating the risks of VOCs, PCE, and TCE contamination, ensuring the safety of your indoor environment.

  • Bay Area Knowledge: We understand the unique challenges posed by contaminated sites in the Bay Area, enabling us to provide customized vapor intrusion mitigation solutions.

  • Licensed and Certified: Our team is fully certified to provide environmental mitigation services, following all state and federal guidelines to ensure safety and compliance.

  • Over 20 Years of Experience: With decades of experience in environmental cleanup and vapor mitigation, MG Remediation has the expertise to handle even the most complex vapor intrusion cases.

If your property is at risk from VOC contamination or vapor intrusion, contact us for expert solutions designed to protect your indoor air quality.

Contact MG Remediation

Take control of your indoor environment and safeguard against harmful vapors. Contact MG Remediation today for professional vapor intrusion mitigation and vapor extraction services in the Bay Area.

 

Bay Area Service Locations

MG Remediation offers vapor intrusion mitigation services throughout the Greater Bay Area, including:

  • San Francisco

  • Oakland

  • San Jose

  • Berkeley

  • Fremont

  • Palo Alto

  • Redwood City

  • Sunnyvale

  • Walnut Creek