TerraWest Environmental Inc.

Name

TerraWest Environmental Inc.

Legal name

TerraWest Environmental Inc.

Website

https://terrawest.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Remediation Services (562910), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Assessment & Remediation (Phase I/II, Cleanup Oversight) (BPAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) & ASTM Phase I ESA (EUAHAEAA), Phase II ESA & Subsurface Investigation (Soil/Groundwater Sampling) (EUAHAEAB), Remediation Planning & Cost Estimation (RAP/CAP, Feasibility Studies) (EUAHAEAC), Brownfield Redevelopment Due Diligence & Grant Support (EUAHAEAD), Radiological & Hazardous Materials Monitoring (Radiation, Asbestos, Lead) (EUAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Environmental site assessments
• Contaminated sites remediation
• Asbestos consulting services
• Hazardous materials management
• Environmental compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cowichan Bay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional consulting services delivered through project-based engagements including Phase I & II ESAs, site investigations, remediation, and compliance monitoring. Services are provided to developers, industry, government, First Nations, and property owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TerraWest is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm that delivers Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments, contaminated sites remediation, asbestos and hazardous materials assessments, biological and construction monitoring, emergency spill response, regulatory permitting, and post-wildfire impact assessments to clients across Western Canada. The firm supports its field services with an in-house AIHA PAT Programs-accredited asbestos laboratory in Victoria, BC, providing expedited bulk asbestos and air sample analysis.

Product overview

TerraWest Environmental Inc. is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of integrated services rather than a software product. The core offerings include Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Contaminated Sites Remediation, Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Assessments with in-house laboratory services, Biology & Construction Monitoring, Emergency Spill Response, and Property Development Consulting. Additional services include Wildfire Impact Assessments, Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), Stage 1 & 2 Preliminary Site Investigations, Detailed Site Investigations, and Regulatory Permits & Environmental Compliance. The firm operates from six regional offices across British Columbia and Alberta, providing local expertise to developers, industry, government, First Nations, property owners, and communities throughout Western Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 ESA) Initial non-intrusive review of historical records, site inspections, and interviews to identify potential environmental concerns and assess potential environmental liabilities for property transactions and development projects.
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 2 ESA) In-depth investigation involving sampling, laboratory analysis, and rigorous fieldwork to test for environmental contaminants in soil, water, and sometimes air, building upon Phase I findings.
• Stage 1 & 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI) Early assessments to determine the environmental condition of a site through detailed site investigations.
• Detailed Site Investigations (DSI) In-depth analysis to assess the nature and extent of contamination at sites.
• Contaminated Sites Remediation Comprehensive remediation services including soil remediation through excavation and dig-and-dump methods, and groundwater remediation via in-situ treatment or pump-and-treat methods.
• Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Assessments Pre-demolition/renovation hazmat assessments, asbestos management inventories and programs, mould and biohazard assessments, and wildfire odour and residue assessments.
• Asbestos Laboratory Services In-house AIHA PAT Programs-accredited laboratory for bulk asbestos and air sample analyses, providing expedited analytical services in Victoria, BC.
• Biology & Construction Monitoring Construction environmental management plans, erosion and sediment control, wildlife habitat preservation, water quality management, riparian area assessments, bird nest surveys, aquatic and terrestrial assessments, electrofishing, and stream diversion services.
• Emergency Spill Response Immediate action services for hazardous material releases and oil spills including rapid deployment, safety measures, regulatory notifications, on-site coordination, and comprehensive reporting.
• Hazardous Waste Materials Management Solid waste materials management including landfill operational plans, waste stream management licenses, landfill monitoring plans, waste diversion strategies, and composting plans.
• Property Development Consulting Environmental services supporting property development including development permits, re-zoning, lot line adjustments, demolition management, certificates of compliance, regulatory instruments, and site disclosure statements.
• Wildfire Impact Assessments Post-wildfire assessments including visual inspections, bulk material and surface sampling, laboratory analysis for wildfire signature particles and VOCs, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) Strategic documents outlining measures and procedures to mitigate environmental risks during construction projects, including environmental risk assessment, objectives, mitigation measures, and monitoring.
• Regulatory Permits & Environmental Compliance Services assisting clients with obtaining regulatory permits, instruments, and approvals, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GHD: Global engineering and environmental consulting firm with strong Western Canadian presence. Competes with TerraWest on ESAs, contaminated sites, and environmental compliance work, with broader infrastructure and water capabilities.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with significant environmental services practice in Canada. Competes on large-scale remediation, environmental assessment, and permitting, often through framework contracts that TerraWest cannot match at its current scale.
• Stantec: Global engineering, environmental, and consulting firm with substantial Phase I/II ESA, remediation, and permitting practices across Canada. Competes with TerraWest on mid- and large-scale Western Canadian environmental mandates but offers broader multi-disciplinary delivery.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy with a substantial Canadian environmental and remediation practice. Competes with TerraWest on contaminated sites, ESAs, and ESG advisory, with deeper resources and international reach.
• WSP Global: International professional services firm with deep Canadian environmental consulting practices (including legacy Golder Associates). Directly overlaps TerraWest on environmental site assessments, remediation, and hazardous materials work, particularly in BC and Alberta.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global pure-play environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy. Competes with TerraWest on ESG advisory, site assessment, and remediation, typically on larger enterprise mandates but with overlap in BC/Alberta industrial work.

Direct peers

• Pinchin Ltd. Canadian employee-owned environmental, engineering, and building sciences firm. Closely comparable to TerraWest in size and service mix (Phase I/II ESAs, hazmat, asbestos, mould, remediation) and competes directly in BC and Alberta.
• SLR Consulting: Mid-sized global environmental and advisory consultancy with a meaningful Canadian practice. Closely comparable in size and service mix (ESAs, remediation, EHS, permitting), making it one of the most direct peers for TerraWest in Western Canada.
• Matrix Solutions: Western Canadian environmental and engineering consultancy with offices in Alberta and BC. Competes with TerraWest on contaminated sites, remediation, and environmental permitting, particularly in oil & gas and industrial sectors.
• Hemmera Envirochem: BC-based environmental consultancy (part of the Ausenco group) offering ESAs, remediation, and biological services across Western Canada. Direct competitor to TerraWest in the BC market with overlapping service lines and similar regional positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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