environmental consulting

A Tryon, NC-based environmental consulting firm  (est. 2016) that is centrally located for environmental investigations in and around  major cities in Western NC (Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard) and Upstate SC (Greenville, Spartanburg).

Managed by Jonathan Gerst, a NC & SC-Licensed Geologist with 15-years professional experience, and higher education from Appalachian State U. (Bachelor's Geology '05) & Virginia Tech (Master's Hydrogeology '10).  Jonathan is a courteous steward that is principled in family values, business management, environmental ethics, and healthy living.

He maintains continuing Educ. for Professional Geologist licensure, $2M Insurance coverage (commercial, professional, and pollution liability), and several health and safety certifications (OSHA HAZWOPER, MSHA, and First Aid / CPR / AED).

Real Estate Environmental Due Diligence

Soil, Water, and Air Testing

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring / Reporting

Environmental Permitting

Brownfield Redevelopment

Stormwater Engineering Investigations 

Seasonal High Water Table Characterization

Well Siting & Installation Oversight

Aquifer Testing

Expert Witness Investigations/Testimonial

Geological Mapping

Site investigations to evaluate hydrogeological site setting, hazards to human health & the environment, and to inform decisions for regulatory compliance / permitting.

 Environmental consulting solutions that are  based on the latest regulations, technological innovations, and support from a reliable and competitive network of engineering partners and subcontractors / vendors (laboratories, well drillers, excavation/grading, hazardous waste disposal, monitoring equipment, geophysical investigation) so that client value exceeds cost!

Reliable & easy to understand updates and reports that present investigative methods, analytical results, and conclusions & recommendations as needed to meet client needs and regulatory requirements. 

Large firm expertise with small firm efficiency and flexibility.