Free Oil Spill Survey

Why Choose Our Oil Spill Free Survey?

With almost thirty years experience in the investigation of oil spills, you are in expert hands. Gaea offer an initial free Oil Spill Survey so that customers don’t feel burdened by cost when time is of the essence.

Key Features of Our Oil Spill Free Survey

At Gaea Environmental, we pride ourselves on providing a fast and efficient service. We won’t take all day as that is wasteful. After requesting some background information, our scientists will begin scanning the property for services. The next stage involves drilling holes in the ground, around one meter in depth. The hole, the width of a pencil, is used to introduce a detector to measure volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). Home heating oils contain these compounds, helping us locate the oil.

We also like to take a look at the soils by removing soil cores from the ground, normally using a hand auger. We can then take soil samples and build up a three dimensional appreciation of the contaminant plume. Occasionally, when oil has moved below hard surfaces we may ask to lift a patio flag so that we can install a trial pit and have a proper look below.

Benefits of Conducting an Oil Spill Free Survey

A Gaea free oil spill survey will allow you to know very quickly what needs to happen next.
Any necessary emergency works can be recommended and undertaken to prevent the situation from worsening.
In the event that your home is affected by hydrocarbon odours, Gaea can promptly install extraction systems to bring down the levels that your family is exposed to.
An options appraisal can be undertaken to determine what is the best, most efficient, and cost-effective method of dealing with the oil spill.

Our Expertise in Oil Spill Investigation

Gaea staff began managing oil spill investigations and clean ups in the 1990’s. Since then, we have managed thousands of successful clean-up programs quickly and efficiently. We are highly regarded by insurance companies and regularly work with most of them.

Every investigation is overseen by one of our Directors, ensuring that the assessment and recommendations confirm to the highest of standards.

How to Get Started with Our Oil Spill Free Survey

Once you make contact with Gaea, we can get you booked in with the next available Environmental Scientist, normally on the same day. After the free oil spill survey is completed, our scientists will have a detailed discussion with you and relay their initial thoughts.

Our Environmental scientist will then return to our base to compile a detailed report of the incident. The report will include investigation information, background, geological settings, hydrology settings, and a risk assessment. Within the report, you will find Gaea’s detailed remedial recommendations, which are exactly what your insurers need to process a claim. We can also assist you in the claims process through our partners who specialize in claims management, reducing any stress on you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Spill Surveys

How quickly can you get here?

If it is a proper emergency, we will come immediately. If the spill has already occurred and there is no emergency element to it, we will be with you within 24 hours.

How long will it take?

Once on-site, 2-3 hours is normally sufficient for the average spill.

What happens next?

Gaea will compile a detailed report for you, which normally takes at least a day to finish. However, if we are busy, it might take a little longer.

Will my insurance cover the work?

Normally, yes. These days, there are very few instances of non-cover. However, without seeing your policy, we cannot be sure. We can have one of our partner companies review it for you to give you peace of mind. They are extremely helpful and all of them are former Loss Adjusters.

Many customers opt to engage one of our associates to handle the claim on their behalf. It doesn’t cost you anything and takes the stress out of the claim for you.

How do I make a claim?

Locate your policy documents. These days, they are often in an email. The process of making a claim will be detailed in the information provided to you. Insurance wording can be very difficult to understand, and this part can be stressful. Alternatively, let one of our associates do this on your behalf. They can make sure that everything is perfectly prepared for your insurance company, avoiding delays or refusals.

Can you help with this?

Absolutely. We can ask one of our insurance partners to get in contact and provide assistance at no cost to you.

Contact Us for Oil Spill Free Survey

If you would like to arrange a free oil spill survey, please contact Gaea Oil Spill Experts now.