GFA International  has been providing  turn-key Environmental Services  since our inception in 1988.  The Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists and Environmental Professionals at GFA have diverse educational backgrounds, vast experience with the ever-changing environmental regulations, and a strong commitment to contributing to the onservation of  Florida's delicate ecosystem.  This knowledge and dedication  allows us to negotiate in good faith with Federal, State and  Local Regulatory Agencies  to ensure the best  possible outcome  for our Clients,  while protecting Florida's natural resources.

GFA International offers a full line of environmental consulting services, including:

• Asbestos Containing Building Materials Surveys
  
  Have you heard that GFA is a Florida Licensed Asbestos Consulting Business fully qualified to perform asbestos surveying of your building materials to comply with your renovation and demolition permitting needs? According to EPA 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M 61.145 National Emission Standards for Asbestos, almost all renovation and demolition activity must have a survey conducted to fulfill the permitting requirements. Our on-staff Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act (AHERA) Certified Building Inspectors have the experience necessary to meet your project-specific needs in a timely and financially competitive manner. Call Mark Drahuschak or Mitty Barnard, M.S. directly at (800) 226-7522 for a quote today. You can also email us at info@teamgfa.com.
• Chinese Drywall Inspections and Consulting
  
  Do you suspect Chinese Drywall in your home or building? Trust a firm with over 22 years of environmental consulting experience to provide the expert service you need. Rest assured in knowing that GFA has been providing inspections and consulting services for the Chinese Drywall crisis since it first began circa 2005. GFA's technical staff has extensive experience in performing visual inspections (based on the protocols of the Interim Guidance Document established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Consumer Product Safety Commission) for evidence of "Chinese" drywall, conducting the necessary air and drywall sampling, photo-documenting removal and abatement, and performing sample preservation activities on large-scale projects with suspected Chinese Drywall. Call Mark Drahuschak or Mitty Barnard, M.S. directly at (800) 226-7522 or email us at info@teamgfa.com for additional information or to discuss you specific needs. Site Assessment addresses
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
  
  Here at GFA, we offer competitive pricing, personal and expedient service for all of your Due Diligence needs. Our Environmental Professionals have conducted thousands of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with the current American Society for Testing and Materials Practice E1527-05 and EPA's "All Appropriate Inquiry" rule. Call Mark Drahuschak or Mitty Barnard, M.S. directly for a quote today at (800) 226-7522. You can also email us at info@teamgfa.com.
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  
  GFA's Environmental Professionals are adept at investigating previously identified recognized environmental conditions through soil and/or groundwater sampling activities. We have over 22 years of experience in developing the most technically sound, cost effective Phase II ESA work scopes to successfully meet the needs of our Clients. Need a Phase II ESA? Email us at info@teamgfa.com for immediate assistance and a quote.
• Environmental Drilling
  
  Did you know that GFA owns and operates a comprehensive drilling fleet that includes Geoprobe rigs, Hollow Stem Auger rigs, Limited-Access rigs, and Amphibious drill rigs for use in all types of subsurface investigation? Our drilling capabilities include shallow and deep monitoring well installation, split-spoon sampling, direct push soil and groundwater sampling and micro-well installation - just to name a few! Having this in-house equipment allows us to complete your projects faster without the need for subcontracting. Call us at (800) 226-7522 to discuss our drilling capabilities or obtain a quote.
• Contamination Assessments and Reporting
  
  At GFA, we pride ourselves in being able to successfully negotiate with State and County regulatory agencies while conducting contamination and site assessments. Our staff of Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers and Environmental Scientists has vast experience in delineating soil and groundwater contamination in accordance with Chapters 62-770, 62-780, and 62-785 of the Florida Administrative Code. We routinely employ innovative technologies to achieve site closure rapidly and most cost effectively. Call Mark Drahuschak or Mitty Barnard, M.S. directly at (800) 226-7522 to discuss your assessment needs. You can also email us at info@teamgfa.com.
• Storage Tank Closure Assessments
  
  Got tanks? Did you know that GFA routinely provides aboveground and underground storage tank closures in accordance with Chapter 62-761 of the Florida Administrative Code? GFA has extensive experience in the closure and removal of all types of storage tank systems and associated underground piping networks. We offer competitively priced, safety conscious services while working closely with County-level regulatory authorities to obtain the desired tank closure status. Email us at info@teamgfa.com to discuss your project or obtain more information.
• Remedial Action Planning
  
  Here at GFA, we specialize in developing innovative methods for remediating soil, sediment and/or groundwater contamination on a site-specific, case by case basis. Our Environmental Professionals have the technical expertise and industry experience necessary to meet your project goals while mitigating the threat to Florida's natural resources. For technical assistance call Mark Drahuschak or Mitty Barnard, M.S. directly at (800) 226-7522. You can also email us at info@teamgfa.com.
• Environmental Field Sampling
  
  GFA's environmental technicians are trained to conduct soil, sediment, surfacewater, groundwater and other media sampling in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Standard Operating Procedures for Field Sample Collection (DEP-SOP 001/01). All analytical samples collected are provided to Florida Department of Health and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) certified laboratories for analysis. Call Mark Drahuschak or Mitty Barnard, M.S. directly at (800) 226-7522 to discuss your sampling needs. You can also email us at info@teamgfa.com.
• Professional Environmental Consulting
  
  From Waste Minimization and Recycling to Groundwater Modeling, GFA's Environmental Professionals have diverse backgrounds that allow us to provide consulting services for numerous disciplines. Our staff is well-versed in applicable environmental regulations, enabling us successfully represent our Clients and negotiate with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies to achieve favorable project goals. Call us at (800) 226-7522 or email us at info@teamgfa.com for additional information or to discuss you specific needs.

In addition to these commonly provided services, GFA International also routinely conducts Lead-Based Paint Surveys, Radon and Mold Indoor Air Quality Surveys, Wetlands Delineations, Threatened/Endangered Species Assessments, Drycleaner Compliance Evaluation Inspections and Emergency Response Assessments.