Environmental Remediation & Demolition Services in San Diego

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WHAT WE DOOur Services

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Comprehensive environmental remediation and demolition solutions for commercial properties, delivered with strict adherence to safety regulations, timelines, and operational requirements. Our Commercial Services include:

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Safe, efficient environmental remediation and demolition services designed to protect homeowners and families while restoring healthy living environments. Our Residential Services include:

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CLIENTTestimonials

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

"The asbestos crew was punctual, courteous and professional throughout the job, and did an outstanding job working around the sensitive areas."

Andy Bashore

Park Maintenance Supervisor, San Diego Old Town State Historic Park

City of La Mesa

"You are consummate professionals and your entire organization is administered in the same fashion, as reflected by the large number of satisfied repeat customers, including the City of La Mesa."

Art Madrid

Mayor of the City of La Mesa

Barnhart-Reece Construction Inc.

"I want to extend my personal gratitude to you for the efforts extended by your company and field crews in completing the Adams Elementary School Annex on schedule."

Douglas Barnhart

CEO of Douglas E Barnhart, Inc.

RQ Construction

"Watkins is a strong organization from high-level management to administration to field personnel/supervision."

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Casey Brown Company

"The repurposing of this iconic property was significant, requiring multiple trades on site at any given time. The Watkins Team was cooperative and demonstrated an excellent ‘Team Work’ attitude."

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Turner Construction Company

"Watkins is a strong trade partner with proven experience and high level of caring employees that help maintain a standard of excellence we expect for all our projects."

Turner Construction Company

Navy Region Southwest

"Your management team executed the project with a high degree of expertise, ingenuity and professionalism in the remediation and deconstruction of buildings at the former Naval Training Center in San Diego."

G.A. Engle

Captain, CEC, Department of the Navy, Southwest Division

Santa Sophia Church

"I wanted to take time out of my day to write to you regarding the professional conduct and extreme honesty of your crew headed by Josh that did the asbestos remediation on our property."

Father Devdas Masillamony

Santa Sophia Church

Lakewood Builders

"Thank you guys very much for your successful and safe completion of the scope of work here at the school. I will definitely reach out to you guys in the future with more work to bid on some future projects that come our way."

Darrick D. Ofenloch

Founder & Operations Manager, Lakewood Builders

WHO WE ARETrusted leaders

The team at Watkins Environmental is recognized throughout the Western United States as a leader in the environmental remediation and demolition industry.

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27+ years of experience

At Watkins Environmental, our reputation is our most important asset. For over two decades, our team has established a proven track record of completing thousands of environmental and demolition projects on schedule. Our client base is divided into many sectors: education, medical, financial, municipal, industrial, commercial, residential and the Department of Defense. Our satisfied repeat clients account for a large part of our business.

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safe & cost-effective services

As Watkins Environmental looks forward, our team will remain devoted to our company’s philosophy of providing the most efficient, environmentally safe and cost-effective services to our clients…every day, every job, for every client.

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POWERFUL SOLUTIONS

Our San Diego-based company provides integrated solutions that are efficient, technically sound, and satisfy all legal requirements for complete demolition services, disinfection services, and the removal of asbestos, lead paint, mold, contaminated soils, underground storage tanks, and PCBs.

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reliable management teams

Watkins Environmental’s management team plays an important role in the design stages of our projects. Our professionals have the experience and training to understand our clients’ objectives, meet the challenges of complex technical problems, and satisfy all regulatory requirements.

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Our vast experience in environmental remediation and demolition projects has grown us to be detail-oriented on every aspect, such as building licensing and timelines. All constrictions and restraints will be kept in mind upon planning.

For example, when working with a hotel located in the bustling downtown Gaslamp district, we understand that your building is located on a busy street front – so we are highly conscious and thinking about access and availability at all times.

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Watkins Environmental VP Recognized in 40 Under 40

Watkins Environmental VP Recognized in 40 Under 40

We're thrilled to announce that Bryn Butolph, Vice President of Watkins Environmental, has been recognized as one of San Diego Business Journal's 40 Under 40 finalists for 2024. This esteemed award honors young professionals who are driving innovation and making a...

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