Penns Trail Enviromental

What Penns Trail Enviromental does

Penn's Trail Environmental is an environmental consulting firm operating as a division of Pen-Mar Environmental, LLC, headquartered in Hatfield, Pennsylvania with a secondary office in Mount Airy, Maryland. Founded in 2008, the firm provides field-based environmental assessment and engineering design services across five core practice areas: onsite septic testing and system design (including Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning), stormwater infiltration testing, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, wetland delineation, and geology/hydrogeology services including karst feature identification and sinkhole risk analysis. The firm serves residential property owners, commercial developers, professional engineers and planners, and municipal clients across Eastern Pennsylvania (extending west to Harrisburg) and the state of Maryland.

The company's service delivery relies on in-house field equipment — specifically double-ring infiltrometers and backhoe equipment — and a team of certified and licensed professionals including certified soil scientists, professional wetland scientists, geologists, and licensed septic system designers. This in-house capability eliminates third-party scheduling dependencies and supports the firm's science-based methodology. The firm coordinates directly with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, county health departments in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and local Sewage Enforcement Officers (SEOs) to navigate regulatory permitting requirements. Phase I and II ESAs are conducted in accordance with ASTM standards, and wetland delineations follow federal three-criteria methodology (hydric soils, hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation).

Commercially, Penn's Trail operates on a project-based, sales-led go-to-market motion. Engagements are initiated via a "Request a Proposal" form on the company website or through direct phone contact, with custom fee-for-service proposals issued per project based on site-specific conditions, scope, and regulatory requirements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm markets primarily through its website, a Facebook social media presence, and referral relationships with real estate professionals and contractors. No public revenue figures, funding history, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

Penns Trail Enviromental

Legal name

Penn's Trail Environmental, A Division of Pen-Mar Environmental, LLC

Website

https://pennstrail.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Penn's Trail Environmental is a Pennsylvania-based environmental consulting firm offering septic testing, stormwater management, wetlands delineation, environmental site assessments, and geology services to property owners, developers, engineers, and municipalities across Eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Site Investigation & Engineering Geology (Borings, Lab Testing) (EUAHAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geotechnical Investigation & Site Characterization (Boreholes, In-situ Testing, Lab Testing) (IMAFAOAG)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Septic system design
• Stormwater testing
• Wetland delineation
• Environmental site assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hatfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Project-based professional services including septic system testing and design, stormwater management, environmental studies, wetlands delineation, and geology/hydrogeology assessments. Revenue generated through custom proposals and fee-for-service engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Penn's Trail Environmental is a regional environmental consulting firm providing onsite septic testing and system design, stormwater infiltration and percolation testing, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, wetland delineation and permitting studies, and geologic/hydrogeologic services (including karst and sinkhole risk analysis). Services are delivered by certified soil scientists, geologists, and licensed designers using in-house field equipment to support permitting and regulatory compliance for residential, commercial, and municipal projects across Eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Product overview

Penn's Trail Environmental Solutions is an environmental consulting firm offering a suite of field-testing and assessment services. The company operates as a division of Pen-Mar Environmental, LLC and provides five core service offerings: Septic Services (onsite sewage disposal testing and design including percolation testing and Act 537 planning), Stormwater Testing (infiltration testing with double-ring infiltrometers), Environmental Studies (Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments to ASTM standards), Wetlands Studies (delineation and regulatory compliance), and Geology & Hydrogeology (karst and carbonate geology studies with sinkhole risk assessment). These services are designed for homeowners, developers, and engineers requiring regulatory compliance and environmental permitting support across Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Septic Services Onsite septic testing and engineered system design for residential, commercial, and municipal projects, including percolation testing, soil classification, and Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning in Pennsylvania.
• Stormwater Testing Stormwater infiltration and percolation testing using in-house double-ring infiltrometers to collect field data that informs stormwater management and BMP design, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Environmental Studies (Phase I & II ESA) Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments conducted in accordance with ASTM standards for land transactions, development projects, financing requirements, and due diligence.
• Wetlands Studies Wetland delineation, mapping, and reporting services to identify regulated areas, obtain permits, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards, including federal three-criteria methodology (hydric soils, hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation).
• Geology & Hydrogeology Geologic and hydrogeologic studies supporting land planning, permitting, and environmental compliance, including carbonate geology, karst feature identification, and sinkhole risk analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Permits typically valid for 3 years once issued
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pen-Mar Environmental, LLCcoreOthersPenn's Trail Environmental is a Division of Pen-Mar Environmental, LLC. This is the parent company relationship under which Penn's Trail operates as a division.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordinate with PADEP for Act 537 sewage facilities planning, permit submissions, and regulatory compliance. Services ensure alignment with state environmental regulations.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWetland studies and permitting coordination with federal authorities for projects involving regulated wetlands and waters of the U.S.
• County Health Departments (PA & MD)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordination with county health departments in Pennsylvania and Maryland for septic system permitting, percolation testing oversight, and system approvals.
• Local Sewage Enforcement Officers (SEO)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with local SEO officers for soil evaluations, perc testing coordination, and septic system permitting at the municipal level.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder delivers engineering, environmental, and regulatory services including ESA, geotechnical investigation, and stormwater testing. It is a broader incumbent with similar scientific/technical capabilities targeting commercial and public-sector clients.
• AECOM: AECOM's Environment business provides site assessment, permitting, water resources, and geotechnical services, putting it in direct functional competition for larger PA/MD municipal and developer engagements.
• Langan Engineering & Environmental Services: Langan is a large multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm offering site assessment, geotechnical, and wetlands/delineation work to developers. Comparable in core environmental and geotechnical services, though it serves much larger and more national accounts.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a global consulting and engineering firm with deep environmental site assessment, water resources, and geotechnical practices. Overlap with Penn's Trail's environmental, hydrogeology, and wetlands practices is direct in scope though vastly larger in scale and geography.
• Montrose Environmental Group: Montrose Environmental provides environmental testing, advisory, and remediation services including Phase I/II ESA and site investigation, overlapping directly with Penn's Trail's environmental studies and site assessment services.

Regional players

• RETTEW Associates: RETTEW is a Pennsylvania-headquartered engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides similar septic/sewer, environmental site assessment, stormwater, and permitting services across PA and adjacent states. It is larger and broader, making it a direct regional competitor on developer and municipal work.
• Century Engineering (a Kleinfelder company): Century Engineering is a Mid-Atlantic civil and environmental engineering firm providing stormwater, land development, and site assessment services across PA, MD, and DE. Direct regional competitor on subdivisions and developer work.
• Triad Engineering: Triad Engineering provides geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Overlaps with Penn's Trail on soil testing, percolation/geotechnical work, and ESAs.

Emerging players

• Atlantic Testing Laboratories: Atlantic Testing Laboratories provides construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, and environmental services in the Northeast. Comparable in field testing and site investigation capabilities, though more focused on construction QA than permitting consulting.

Direct peers

• ARM Group (a Montrose Environmental company): ARM Group provides environmental, civil, and geotechnical consulting including soil testing, septic design, wetlands, and hydrogeology for PA and Mid-Atlantic clients. Recent acquisition by Montrose makes it a closely comparable local peer with similar service mix and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pennstrail

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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