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State and Federal regulations cover the removal and disposal of Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM). Local air quality regulations require an asbestos survey on all commercial buildings and multi- family housing with more than four units where a demolition or renovation will take place. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulates all commercial and residential structures.Inspection and testing of suspect asbestos containing materials must be done by individuals certified by the State of California. Same day service and same day results on most asbestos projects with no extra charge.


Buildings built prior to January 1, 1978 may contain lead based paint. The inhalation or ingestion of lead paint chips or dust can result in “lead poisoning” which has been associated with a number of short term and long term adverse health effects.


The US EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (LRRP) requires contractors to assume lead-based paint is present in housing and buildings covered by the RRP rule unless testing is done before beginning the job to determine that all surfaces affected by the renovation are lead free.

Same day service utilizing XRF lead paint analyzers providing immediate results without causing any damage to your painted surfaces or ceramic tile.

Wildfires create strong winds and updrafts that can carry large plumes of smoke as well as soot, ash, and char miles from the actual wildfire, causing contamination to the interior and exterior of structures downwind from the fire.

As an American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) Board Certified Fire and Smoke Damage Consultant, we have years of experience in the testing and evaluation of homes and commercial buildings for smoke damage from wildfires and structure fires.

We offer testing along with detailed written reports and remediation protocols, as well as post-remediation clearance testing for smoke-damaged structures. We also provide asbestos testing for destroyed structures, and we facilitate the post-remediation CAM 17 soil clearance testing.

Improper removal of mold contaminated building materials can lead to contamination of others areas of the structure, as well as potential health problems to building occupants.

Same day service and next day results available on all mold samples.

Sewage backflows are a serious health threat to humans in indoor environments. Sewage backflows favor the rapid reproduction or amplification of bacteria and fungi (mold).

Same day service and instant results available for Biotrace clearance sampling. 3-4 day turnaround for cultured bacteria samples.

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Our environmental consultants help you navigate and comply with environmental requirements so your project can soar above environmental issues. We are one of the few environmental consulting firms in the state of California that’s approved by NASA to use the NASA RCAT Root- Cause Analysis Software to identify and resolve compliance issues on a programmatic level. With locations in Sacramento, Bakersfield, and Fresno, Soar consultants collaborate with top federal, state and local agencies and possess years of experience in negotiating complex licenses. Our environmental consultants work to reduce the environmental impact of your project and assist you throughout all facets of the environmental compliance process. We actively negotiate with agencies to develop manageable and sustainable permit conditions and mitigation measures and ensure permits are available before the construction project begins. Whether it’s conducting environmental studies, performing an impact assessment, or assisting with environmental management, we always perform due diligence. We help you manage the process and integrate the requirements to streamline your construction project without suffering from delays.


"Soar's fees are very reasonable considering the level of service, dedication and drive one receives as a client. We will certainly look to Soar again in the future for our Environmental Consulting needs."


The Soar team would be honored to assist your business in any way possible and will strive to ensure your projects receive the utmost attention.

4worldlovers: Bargas performs a wide range of technical studies to support our clients’ needs in developing their projects:

Protocol-level special-status species surveys – Bargas Environmental Consulting maintains a strong network of in-house specialists and partner experts to address a full range of special-status species (e.g., vernal pool fairy shrimp, giant garter snake, Delhi Sands fly)

At Bargas, we differentiate ourselves from other firms by providing clients with alternative approaches to prevent needing permits for their projects. We offer a full range of environmental permitting services:

Clean Water Act permitting and compliance including Section 404 dredge and fill permits, Section 401 water quality certifications, Section 408 flood control support


During the construction phase of projects, we offer services to help our construction contractor clients comply with environmental protection measures required for these activities:


Biological and cultural resource support for vegetation management activities including utility lines, roadways, weed abatement, and vegetation management projects


Preconstruction surveys and studies include nesting bird surveys, water resources reviews, special-status species surveys, and cultural and paleontological resources surveys


Fossil documentation, significance evaluations, salvage, preparation, identification, analyses, and curation coordination

Bargas is a federal- and state-certified minority woman-owned small business. In 2017, Bargas received the “Women-Owned Small Business of the Year” award from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Sacramento, and the “Latina Excellence in Business” award from the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.


“I founded Bargas as a testament to, and in recognition of, my grandfather Gabriel Bargas. The firm’s name – Bargas continues the legacy of my grandfather for without his guidance, sacrifice, and fortitude, the Bargas family would not have migrated from Progreso, Mexico to San Francisco. My grandfather left Mexico in the mid-1940s leaving his wife and six daughters behind until he could save enough money to move his family to join him as soon as possible.


His purpose for coming to the United States was a similar story to many other immigrants; to obtain an education and career that would further the possibilities for his family. From the time of his arrival in the United States to his death in 2010, Gabriel was adamant that his family appreciate the many opportunities provided to them, such as the chances for higher education so that we could share what we have learned with our communities.


During decades of family growth and relative prosperity, he continued stressing to his daughters, and his grandchildren, the importance of being self-sufficient through the pursuit of education and establishing a career. Gabriel instilled in the Bargas family the importance of having a life-long work ethic and purpose and leading one’s life from a place of service.


I miss his guidance and seeing the pride in his face, but I know that his legacy and spirit live on in Bargas Environmental Consulting. For that, I owe him my commitment to continue his journey.”


Citrus Heights Electric Greenway Trail Improvement Project No. 20-18-00 – City of Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Electric Greenway Project is an Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funded project. The Electric Greenway is a 2.9-mile multi-use trail between Sunrise Boulevard and Wachtel Way largely following an existing Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) electric corridor. The project, in the City of Citrus Heights and unincorporated Orangevale, connects several neighborhoods to seven parks, several schools and the Sunrise Marketplace. Bargas staff biologists conducted botanical surveys and then processed data and identified plants found in the field. A post-field data analysis was conducted, as well as a rare plant survey.