The Abatement and Demolition Experts

Providing Professional Demolition, Remediation, and Hazardous Materials Removal Services throughout Alaska for 20 Years!

ALASKA’S SPECIALIZED Abatement and demolition Company

Coldfoot Environmental Services, Inc.

"Working Today for a Healthier Tomorrow"

Founded in 2001, by Cuauhtémoc Rodriguez, Coldfoot Environmental Services, Inc. will be celebrating 20 years in 2020. Coldfoot was established as an environmental company to help protect and renew our valuable natural resources. Through this mission, Coldfoot helps keep Alaska clean, safe, and healthy by doing the dirty work – removing regulated materials. If you know of a project that could use the Coldfoot touch, please let us know! If you are interested in learning more about our company check out our new website: learn more about what services we have to offer; read about what we have been up to this past month; and get to know our team. Thank you and we look forward to working with you soon!”

Experience. Reputation. Commitment.

Through our experience working on industrial, commercial, federal, and private remediation projects, we have earned a reputation emphasizing our commitment to providing a safe work environment, Eco friendly work conditions, and quality work solutions for all of our clients.

Monthly Memos


ACS Cottages Renovation

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: RenovationProject Duration: June-November 2022Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 1,580 SFScope of Work: Coldfoot Environmental Services conducted the renovation of the ACS treatment cottages including the abatement and disposal of asbestos containing material, such as gypsum wall board, mastic and tiles. Partial demolition, air monitoring…
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Aviator Hotel Renovation

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Abatement & DemolitionProject Duration: November 2022-July 2023Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: Asbestos, Construction and Demolition DebrisQuantity Removed: 10,000 lbsScope of Work: This project consisted of the removal of asbestos containing fireproofing, existing mansard roof frames, cutting of roof joist tails and partial demolition of the structure.Work…
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Homer Middle School Asbestos Abatement

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Homer, AlaskaType of Project: Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: July 2023Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 15 CYScope of Work: Commercial Work Subcontracted: Air MonitoringOverall Evaluation: Excellent
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Dowling Seward C Street Demolition

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; DemolitionProject Duration: July-September 2011Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: UnknownScope of Work: Established traffic control plan and haul routes to eliminate congestion and improve safety measures. Erected temporary fencing and appropriate signage to demarcate work areas. SWPPP controls were implemented and monitored daily. Coordinated…
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8505 Boundary Street

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Residential; Asbestos Abatement & RenovationProject Duration: September-December 2012Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: Asbestos, Sheet Vinyl, Batt InsulationQuantity Removed: 214 CYScope of Work: Reviewed hazardous material building survey with general contractor. Suggested additional sampling and analysis to assist with development of scope of work. Prepared work plan…
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Reka Drive

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; Hazmat Removal ServicesProject Duration: February 2020Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 177 SFWork Subcontracted: Air MonitoringOverall Evaluation: Excellent
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Elmendorf Air Force Base Power Plant

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Industrial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: October 2005-April 2006Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: Est. 5,120 CYScope of Work: This project consisted of asbestos removal within a 120,000 square foot open post and beam steel structure. It included a bomb shelter, basement, and three open floor stories…
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Tudor Elementary School Utilidor Abatement

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: May-July 2008Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 675 SFScope of Work: This project consisted of the abatement and re-insulation of the mechanical utilidor at Tudor Elementary school. Coldfoot’s challenge was to safely and effectively abate 675 linear feet of TSI…
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Dimond High School Renovations

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: June-July 2004Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 42,847 SFScope of Work: This project consisted of the removal of TSI and CAB from a 41,302 square foot K-12 educational facility. Work included inspection, assessment, sampling & analysis, abatement, waste disposal of ACM…
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MasterPark Armory Demolition

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Industrial; Demolition Project Duration: June-July 2013Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 3,150 CYScope of Work: Established traffic control plan and haul routes to eliminate congestion and improve safety measures. Erected temporary fencing and appropriate signage to demarcate work areas. Coordinated all utility disconnects to include…
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Aurora Borealis Charter School Flooring Abatement

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Kenai, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: June-July 2010Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 17,000 SFScope of Work: This project consisted of renovating living area to include floors, bathrooms to include showers, benches, toilet stalls, cabinets, windows, wall coverings, light fixtures, and emergency lighting in stairwells. Coldfoot’s…
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AVTEC Third Ave Dorm Replacement

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Seward, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; DemolitionProject Duration: March 2013-April 2014Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 6 CYScope of Work: Established traffic control plan and haul routes to eliminate congestion and improve safety measures. Erected temporary fencing and appropriate signage to demarcate work areas. Coordinated all utility disconnects to include…
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Jesse Lee Home Abatement & Demolition

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Seward, AlaskaType of Project: Industrial; Hazmat Removal Services & DemolitionProject Duration: August 2020-June 2021Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 7325 SFWork Subcontracted: NoneOverall Evaluation: Excellent
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Valdez Harborview Hospital Demolition

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Valdez, AlaskaType of Project: Industrial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: August 2006-October 2007Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 75,000 SFScope of Work: Established traffic control plan and haul routes to eliminate congestion and improve safety measures. Erected temporary fencing and appropriate signage to demarcate work areas. SWPPP controls were implemented…
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Demolish Scout Lake Communication Building

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Fairbanks, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: September 2008-October 2009Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: UnknownScope of Work: This project consists of the demolition of building 1437 and the restoration of the area to a natural appearance. Work includes inspection, assessment, sampling & analysis, abatement, waste disposal…
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East High School Safety Improvements- Sports Complex

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Anchorage, AlaskaType of Project: Wood frame on concrete foundation; Hazmat Removal Services and DemolitionProject Duration: April-October 2020Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: Asbestos, Lead, PCB, MercuryQuantity Removed: 19,526 SFScope of Work: Reviewed hazardous material building survey with general contractor. Suggested additional sampling and analysis to assist with development of scope of…
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Eagle River Elementary School Earthquake Recovery

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Eagle River, AlaskaType of Project: Wood frame on concrete foundation; Hazmat Removal ServicesProject Duration: June-October 2020Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: Asbestos, Lead, PCB, MercuryQuantity Removed: 46,320 SFScope of Work: Reviewed hazardous material building survey with general contractor. Suggested additional sampling and analysis to assist with development of scope of work.…
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Coldfoot Environmental Services, Inc.

Fatal Falls Highest In Construction

Did you know that construction has the most fatal falls of all industries? In 2017, fatal falls accounted for 366 of 971 total construction fatalities and represented more than 1/2 (51%) of ALL work-related falls nation-wide! Small construction companies, those with 10 of fewer employees, account for 61% of the 51% nation-wide fatal falls; that’s…
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