eco constructors

What eco constructors does

Eco Constructors is a Pacific, Missouri-based environmental services firm providing erosion and sediment control, stormwater compliance, specialty mulching, and seeding services to construction contractors, municipalities, developers, residential property owners, and solar farm operators throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and Southern Illinois. Founded in 2002, the company operates as both a service provider and a local manufacturer of Filtrexx Soxx erosion-control mesh tubes, distributing pallets of Soxx in 12", 8", and 5" sizes.

The portfolio spans six core service lines: Erosion & Sediment Control (incorporating FilterSoxx mesh tubes and the patented ShoreSOX 5-part bioengineered living shoreline system), Mulching (using specialized blower truck equipment capable of replacing approximately 8 manual workers per hour, including ASTM-certified playground surfacing), SWPPP Inspections (creation, 7-day and post-rainfall EPA/DNR inspections, document storage, and ongoing compliance), Seeding Services (hydroseeding, terraseeding — pioneered in St. Louis/Southern Illinois by the firm — native seeding, solar farm seeding, and conventional turf seeding), Residential Services (mulching, aeration, overseeding, topdressing), and ShoreSOX installation. The firm is a certified ShoreSOX installer and holds national NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise certification.

Eco Constructors generates revenue primarily through project-based quoted services delivered on-site via specialized equipment and trained crews, with multi-year SWPPP contracts providing recurring compliance work. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to construction firms, municipalities, and developers with direct-to-consumer outreach for residential lawn care. The company is privately held under owner Joe Mark, who acquired the firm in 2022, and operates with a lean team of 1–10 employees anchored by General Manager Shawn Garland (21 years tenure), Operations Manager Herb Krattli (11+ years), and Environmental Solutions Manager Harry Hensley.

Name

eco constructors

Legal name

ECO Constructors, Inc.

Website

https://eco-constructors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eco Constructors is a Pacific, Missouri-based environmental services firm delivering erosion and sediment control, SWPPP compliance inspections, specialty mulching, seeding, and ShoreSOX living-shoreline installation to construction contractors, municipalities, developers, and homeowners across the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and Southern Illinois, founded in 2002.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Construction Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Erosion & Sediment Control (Silt Fences, SWPPP Implementation) (IMAFAKAN)

Keywords

• Erosion control services
• Stormwater compliance inspections
• Specialty mulching installation
• Vegetation seeding services
• Shoreline stabilization systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pacific Palisades

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Erosion Control Services: Installation of erosion and sediment control solutions including FilterSoxx, silt fence alternatives, and streambank stabilization. Delivered via specialized equipment and crew to construction sites and development projects.
2. SWPPP Compliance Services: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan creation, inspections (7-day and post-rainfall), document storage, and ongoing compliance updates for construction sites disturbing one or more acres.
3. Mulching Services: Specialty mulch installation via blower trucks for commercial and residential properties, including certified playground mulch meeting ASTM standards.
4. Seeding Services: Hydroseeding, Terraseeding, native seeding, solar farm seeding, and conventional turf seeding for erosion control and vegetation establishment.
5. ShoreSOX Installation: Installation of patented ShoreSOX bioengineered living shoreline and hillside stabilization systems for erosion control and environmental restoration.
6. Filtrexx FilterSoxx Products: Local manufacturer of Filtrexx Soxx, supplying pallets of Soxx in various lengths and sizes to customers.
7. Residential Lawn Care Services: Comprehensive residential services including blown-in mulch, aeration, overseeding, and topdressing with compost for homeowners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ECO Constructors is a green infrastructure services firm specializing in erosion and sediment control, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance inspections, specialty mulching, vegetation seeding, and patented shoreline/hillside stabilization (ShoreSOX). Services are delivered on-site using specialized blower truck equipment across construction, municipal, residential, and energy/solar farm projects in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and surrounding regions. The company is a certified installer of the ShoreSOX system and a local manufacturer of Filtrexx Soxx products.

Product overview

ECO Constructors is an environmental services firm offering a unified suite of erosion control, stormwater compliance, and ecological restoration services. The portfolio centers on six core service offerings: Erosion & Sediment Control (featuring FilterSoxx organic mesh tubes), Mulching (including ASTM-certified playground mulch via blower trucks), SWPPP Inspections (compliance documentation and EPA-required inspections), Seeding Services (hydroseeding, terraseeding, native seeding, and solar farm seeding), ShoreSOX (a patented bioengineered living shoreline system), and Residential Services (lawn aeration, overseeding, and topdressing). The company operates as both a service provider and local manufacturer of Filtrexx Soxx products, using specialized blower trucks to deliver materials for terraseeding and FilterSoxx installation. The offerings work together to provide comprehensive site protection, regulatory compliance, and ecological restoration from initial construction through long-term vegetation establishment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ShoreSOX: Patented bioengineered living shoreline and hillside stabilization system designed for erosion control and environmental restoration.

Products and services

• Erosion and Sediment Control On-site installation and management of erosion and sediment control measures for active construction sites and land-disturbing projects. Delivered to construction contractors, developers, municipalities, and property owners in the St. Louis region using specialized equipment including blower trucks and Filtrexx Soxx.
• SWPPP Inspections and Compliance Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance inspections, monitoring, and reporting for construction and land-disturbing projects required to operate under stormwater permits. Provided to general contractors, developers, and municipalities needing ongoing regulatory compliance documentation.
• Specialty Mulching On-site specialty mulching applied via specialized blower truck equipment for erosion control, vegetation establishment, and site stabilization. Serves commercial construction, residential, and solar farm projects at scales larger than manual application allows.
• Seeding Services (including Terraseeding) Vegetation establishment through seeding services including the Terraseeding methodology, supporting erosion control, site stabilization, and post-construction revegetation. Targeted at construction sites, residential yards, and large-acreage solar farm properties.
• ShoreSOX Shoreline and Hillside Stabilization Installation of the patented ShoreSOX shoreline and hillside stabilization system. Eco Constructors operates as a certified ShoreSOX installer, serving residential lakefront owners, municipalities, and developers requiring engineered shoreline/hillside solutions.
• Filtrexx Soxx Local Manufacturing and Supply Local manufacturing and supply of Filtrexx Soxx filter socks used as perimeter sediment control and inlet protection devices. Sold/supplied alongside the company's erosion control services to contractors and municipalities in the region.
• Residential Services Scaled-down residential service line offering erosion control, mulching, seeding, and shoreline stabilization directly to homeowners and small property owners. Delivered using the same equipment and specialty certifications as the commercial service line but at residential scope.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8x faster installations with blower truck equipment compared to traditional wheelbarrow methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FiltrexxcoreTechnology or IntegrationECO Constructors is the local manufacturer of Filtrexx Soxx, producing pallets of Soxx with various lengths and sizes for erosion control and stormwater filtration applications.
• SITE Training Leadership CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Louis-based training organization supporting workforce development in the construction and environmental services industry.
• SIBA (IECA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner connected to the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), providing industry standards and professional development resources.
• Leadership Council Southwestern IllinoisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization supporting business growth in Southwestern Illinois.
• Missouri Organic Association (MOA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState organization supporting organic and sustainable practices in Missouri, aligning with Eco Constructors' eco-friendly approach.
• ShoreSOXcoreTechnology or IntegrationEco Constructors is NOW CERTIFIED in ShoreSOX bioengineered living shorelines and hillside stabilization technology. Holds certification to install this patented erosion control system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tensar International: Tensar International produces geosynthetics and soil stabilization systems used in civil construction. Its geogrid and slope stabilization products overlap with the engineered erosion control and slope stabilization services Eco Constructors delivers.
• Western Excelsior: Western Excelsior manufactures erosion control blankets, wattles, and sediment control products. It competes in the same silt fence and erosion blanket alternatives category that Eco Constructors addresses with its FilterSoxx offerings.
• Profile Products: Profile Products is a leading manufacturer of erosion control, vegetation establishment, and horticulture products (including hydraulically applied erosion control products and growth media). It directly overlaps with Eco Constructors' seeding, erosion control, and hydroseeding offerings, though at a national manufacturing scale.
• North American Green: North American Green is a major manufacturer of erosion control blankets and turf reinforcement mats used in slope and channel stabilization. Its products compete directly with the soil stabilization and erosion blanket applications at the core of Eco Constructors' service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Verdantas: Verdantas is an environmental consulting and engineering firm providing water, ecology, and infrastructure services. It competes for environmental restoration and compliance contracts similar to those Eco Constructors pursues, though at a multi-region scale.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a global consulting and engineering firm with a substantial environmental services and water resources practice. It competes for the same stormwater management, SWPPP, and erosion control contracts that Eco Constructors serves, but at a vastly larger scale with broader service lines.
• Stantec: Stantec is a major engineering, environmental, and project management firm with significant water and environmental infrastructure capabilities. It pursues municipal and developer contracts overlapping with Eco Constructors' stormwater compliance and erosion control work.
• TRC Companies: TRC Companies provides environmental consulting, engineering, and construction management services including stormwater management. It competes in the same regulatory compliance and erosion control market space as Eco Constructors, serving utilities, municipalities, and developers.
• Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder is an engineering, environmental, and construction services firm with water resources and stormwater practices. It competes for environmental compliance and site development contracts that overlap with Eco Constructors' erosion control and SWPPP inspection services.

Others

• Filtrexx: Filtrexx is the manufacturer of the Soxx (mesh tube) product line that Eco Constructors locally produces and installs. It functions as both a technology supplier and strategic partner rather than a direct competitor, since Eco Constructors acts as Filtrexx's regional manufacturer and certified installer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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