We are a residential and commercial environmental consulting and remediation company. Serving the greater Portland, OR, area for over 20 years, we have the experience and knowledge to handle just about anything. We offer a variety of services from mold assessment and remediation to radon testing and mitigation and tank services. We provide project oversight and technical review for projects big and small. This includes site analysis, mold assessment, and the remediation of toxins. We also offer a full range of heating oil tank services, from checking underground leaks to installing above ground storage tanks (ASTs). Our residential and commercial services include: • Environmental consulting and remediation • Environmental site assessment • Groundwater remediation • Habitat restoration • Mold testing and removal • Asbestos, radon and lead testing and inspection • Dry well sampling • Phase I & II environmental site assessments • Underground tank sampling • Vapor mitigation systems Environmental risk is an important and complex issue. Whether your concern is toxic mold or radon testing, Alpha Environmental Services can develop an environmental or engineering due-diligence solution that fits your individual needs. We are fully licensed and committed to your environmental needs. Call today for a free estimate and to schedule an appointment.
"All of the jobs went well, they are very communicative and responsive. The home owner was pleased with the work done."
Kim A on February 2021
We are a residential and commercial environmental consulting and remediation company. Serving the greater Portland, OR, area for over 20 years, we have the experience and knowledge to handle just about anything. We offer a variety of services from mold assessment and remediation to radon testing and mitigation and tank services. We provide project oversight and technical review for projects big and small. This includes site analysis, mold assessment, and the remediation of toxins. We also offer a full range of heating oil tank services, from checking underground leaks to installing above ground storage tanks (ASTs). Our residential and commercial services include: • Environmental consulting and remediation • Environmental site assessment • Groundwater remediation • Habitat restoration • Mold testing and removal • Asbestos, radon and lead testing and inspection • Dry well sampling • Phase I & II environmental site assessments • Underground tank sampling • Vapor mitigation systems Environmental risk is an important and complex issue. Whether your concern is toxic mold or radon testing, Alpha Environmental Services can develop an environmental or engineering due-diligence solution that fits your individual needs. We are fully licensed and committed to your environmental needs. Call today for a free estimate and to schedule an appointment.
"All of the jobs went well, they are very communicative and responsive. The home owner was pleased with the work done."
Kim A on February 2021
To buy heating oil for your house, contact local heating oil companies to compare prices and place an order once you decide on a supplier. The company will have to deliver your heating oil in a truck designed to carry and dispense heating oil safely. Call and order your heating oil early enough to have your oil delivered before you need to start using it for home heating.
On average, you’ll need about two gallons of oil per day to heat your house when it’s 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Most oil tank capacity is about 275 gallons, and heating your house with two gallons of oil per day will last about four and a half months. This consumption will vary depending on the climate and average temperature in your location. For example, if the winters are longer and colder where you live, you’ll probably need to refill your oil tank at least once to get through the winter.
You save money on heating oil in a few ways:
Make sure your home is well insulated and sealed against drafts and heat leakage.
Use a thermostat that’s working properly and calibrated accurately.
Increase energy efficiency by insulating your basement and attic.
Turn down your thermostat a few degrees.
Program your thermostat to lower the heat when you’re not home.
Order heating oil during the off-season when prices are likely to be lower.
Summer months tend to be when heating oil prices are lowest because of decreased demand. Buying heating oil during the off-season also prepares you for when the weather gets cold, and you need to start using the oil to heat your home. Although heating oil prices will fluctuate, it’s best to avoid purchasing between September and April, as that's the peak season for heating oil demand.
Overall, heating your home with an oil furnace tends to be less expensive than heating your home with an electric heating system. Oil heating systems stay warm for longer periods of time without drawing a constant electrical current to maintain a temperature. Plus, heating oil systems typically have a longer lifespan and lower price tag than their electrical counterparts, resulting in short- and long-term savings.