Licensed Family-Owned Environmental Contractor, St. Louis
Over 20 years of hands-on field experience, backed by dual-state licensing in Missouri and Illinois.
Aree Riley Built This Business on 20 Years of Field Work
Earths Solutions Environmental Services LLC is a fully licensed and bonded environmental services contractor based in St. Louis, Missouri, providing mold remediation, asbestos abatement, water damage restoration, and interior demolition to residential and commercial clients across the St. Louis metro and southwestern Illinois since 2013.
Before founding the business in 2013, Aree spent over 20 years working directly in environmental remediation. He's spent countless hours in older St. Louis homes and buildings, dealing with pre-1980 construction that often hides asbestos-containing materials, and basements where moisture has turned into mold. That knowledge came from being on site, not from a manual.
When we assess a property, we've usually already worked on the same building type with the same problem. We don't need to look things up. We know what's typically behind the wall before the first cut is made.
Local Ownership Means Direct Accountability
Earth's Solutions Environmental is family-owned, minority-owned, and locally operated out of St. Louis. When you call us, you're talking to the people who make the decisions and do the work, not a distant office.
Decisions Made by the People on the Job
In a family-run business, the owner is often the one assessing the property. Questions get answered directly by the person responsible for the outcome, not filtered through a call center. That's a meaningful difference on a regulated environmental project.
Rooted in the St. Louis Community Since 2013
Earth's Solutions has operated in St. Louis since 2013. The team knows the neighborhoods, the building stock, and the problems that come up in pre-war brick homes and mid-century ranches across the metro. That local familiarity shortens the assessment curve on every job.
Minority-Owned, Family-Operated
Earth's Solutions Environmental is a minority-owned business. That identity is stated plainly because it's verifiable and because it matters to clients and organizations that require or prefer to direct work to minority-owned contractors in the St. Louis area.
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois for Environmental Remediation
Holding active licenses in both Missouri and Illinois is a regulatory requirement for asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and lead abatement in each state, not an optional credential. Most local contractors hold a license in one state only, which limits where they can legally work. Our dual-state licensing is a factual differentiator any client can verify.
Missouri Environmental Remediation License
Our Missouri license covers mold remediation, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, and water damage restoration for residential and commercial properties across the state. We keep this license active and current under Missouri's regulatory renewal requirements.
Illinois Environmental Contractor License
Our Illinois license covers the same regulated environmental services for properties in Illinois, including Metro East communities such as Edwardsville, Collinsville, Belleville, Fairview Heights, and Granite City. Illinois licensure is required to legally perform this work across state lines.
Fully Bonded; Residential and Commercial
Earth's Solutions Environmental is fully bonded, covering both residential and commercial remediation projects. You can request current license and bonding documentation at any point before or during a project. We treat transparency as standard practice, especially on regulated work likeasbestos abatement.
Common Questions About Earth's Solutions Environmental
Who owns Earths Solutions Environmental, and how long has it been in business?
Aree Riley owns and operates Earths Solutions Environmental Services LLC, which he founded in St. Louis in 2013. He brings over 20 years of hands-on environmental remediation experience to every project. The business is family-owned, locally based, and has served the St. Louis metro area continuously since it was established.
Is Earths Solutions Environmental a minority-owned business?
Yes. Earths Solutions Environmental Services LLC is a minority-owned, family-operated business based in St. Louis, Missouri. Aree Riley founded the company in 2013 and continues to lead it. The minority-owned status is verifiable and is noted for clients and organizations that require or prefer to work with certified minority-owned contractors.
What licenses does Earths Solutions hold, and in which states are they valid?
Earths Solutions Environmental holds active environmental remediation contractor licenses in both Missouri and Illinois. These licenses cover regulated services including mold remediation, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, and related environmental work. Dual-state licensing allows the business to legally perform this regulated work on properties on both sides of the Mississippi River.
Does being family-owned change how jobs are managed compared to a larger contractor?
In practice, yes. In a family-run operation, the person who assesses your property is directly accountable for the outcome. There is no corporate layer between the site assessment and the work being done. Clients typically work with the same person from the initial consultation through completion, which keeps scope accurate and communication direct.
How do I verify that Earths Solutions is properly licensed for work in my state?
License status for Missouri-licensed environmental contractors can be verified through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Illinois license status can be verified through the Illinois EPA. Earths Solutions Environmental will provide current license documentation on request at any point before or during a project.
Business at a Glance
Founded: 2013
Owner: Aree Riley
Ownership: Family-owned, minority-owned
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Licensed in: Missouri and Illinois
Bonded: Yes — residential and commercial
Services: Mold, asbestos, water, fire, demolition, lead
Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Licensed Contractor
We offer a free on-site consultation across the St. Louis metro service area. Our dual-state licensing in Missouri and Illinois means we serve properties on both sides of the river. Give us a call or submit the form below to get started.
