Systematic Soil Remediation: Our approach
Eligible for financing and approval once again—with predictable renovation plans, clear risks, and innovative solutions. This is how we secure building permits for our partners in industry and land development.
Contaminated sites are not merely an environmental problem. They pose a risk to obtaining permits, an obstacle to financing, and a source of uncertainty for any project development.
At Sensatec, we transform contaminated sites into safe, usable spaces while protecting groundwater and drinking water. In doing so, we safeguard both people and the environment.
Our approach is structured, scientifically sound, and focused on one goal: creating the certainty needed to make informed decisions and move projects forward with confidence.
5 Steps to a Well-Planned Renovation:
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Site assessment & sampling
We analyze the initial situation:
- Review of Existing Expert Reports
- Geological and Hydrogeological Assessment
- Analysis of generally promising redevelopment approaches for the site
Goal: A robust data foundation for technical and regulatory decisions.
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Laboratory analysis & site-specific feasibility study
In our own laboratories, we analyze pollutant profiles, degradation potentials, and biological parameters.
We check:
- Which in-situ technology is appropriate (e.g., ISCO, biological, TSE, thermal)?
- How can the site’s natural self-purification potential be maximized?
- What timeframes and risks should be expected during a renovation?
This doesn’t result in a theory—but rather in a site-specific, validated remediation scenario.
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Remediation concept & permitting strategy
Based on the laboratory results, we develop a technically and economically sound remediation plan. In doing so, we take the following into account:
- Remediation Goals Under the Federal Soil Protection Act (BBodSchG)
- Emissions and Groundwater Protection Requirements
- Construction Schedule and Project Planning
- Cost Certainty and Scenarios
We facilitate coordination with government agencies and lay the groundwork for financing and investment decisions.
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Remediation implementation
The renovation is carried out in a controlled, monitored, and documented manner.
Depending on the location:
- In-situ procedures (minimally invasive, without removing the tooth)
- Solid Injection (TSE Technology)
- Combined biological and chemical processes
- Ex-situ Solutions for Renovation During Construction
The goal is always to permanently eliminate the source of pollution—not merely to shift the problem elsewhere.
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Monitoring, performance verification & final documentation
We document the success of the renovation in a transparent and verifiable manner:
- Analytical Performance Monitoring
- Assessment of Residual Uncertainties
- Final Reports for Government Agencies
- Documentation for Securing Building Rights
This makes the land usable again for development—and legally sound.
