UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SERVICES BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

TerraGuard UST Services — named to convey earth protection and active defense — is a U.S.-based environmental services firm launching in 2026 that operates in the underground storage tank (UST) compliance and remediation sector. We offer single-source UST lifecycle services: safe installation, routine and regulatory inspection, certified testing, and compliant removal and remediation. Our technical staff, licensed inspectors, and modern fleet deliver faster turnarounds and lower site risk than typical contractors. One clear line: we take full responsibility for UST compliance from install to closure.

We run site surveys, permits, tank installation, monitoring program management, leak detection, emergency response, and soil and groundwater remediation to deliver those services. What sets us apart is a systems approach: integrated project management, in-house lab partnerships, and documented regulatory navigation to cut client downtime and liability. We target retail fuel operators, industrial sites, municipalities, and large commercial property owners in the U.S. Short-term goal: secure ten regional service contracts and reach cash-flow positive within 18 months of launch. Long-term goal: become the dominant regional provider across three states and expand to national contract work within five years.

Problem

Commercial USTs in the U.S. are aging and prone to leaks that contaminate groundwater, depress property values, and create long-term liabilities. Federal and state UST regulations have become more complex, leaving many owners without the specialized expertise needed to stay compliant and avoid costly enforcement actions.

Failure to manage these assets risks catastrophic remediation costs, regulatory fines, and business closure. The market lacks a reliable, single-source provider that can proactively install, inspect, and remove USTs while ensuring compliance and minimizing environmental and financial exposure—making a focused UST services firm necessary. One clear line: proactive UST management prevents disaster and preserves asset value.

Solution

Underground storage tank owners face large financial and legal risks from leaks, spills, and complex EPA and state compliance. We provide an end-to-end underground storage tank management suite—installation, inspection, removal, permitting, and regulatory liaison—that reduces liability and centralizes accountability.

We install modern double-walled systems, perform technology-driven inspections, detect leaks early, remove out-of-service tanks, close sites, and manage documentation and permitting with regulators to ensure 100% regulatory compliance and a single accountable team for the tank lifecycle.

Mission Statement

We protect U.S. businesses and communities by delivering rigorous, compliance-first underground storage tank management that prevents environmental harm and financial loss. We combine proven technical expertise, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to provide total peace of mind across the UST lifecycle. We commit to safety, measurable excellence, and being the most trusted partner for facilities seeking reliable environmental stewardship.

Key Success Factors

Success depends on workforce, technology, contracts, equipment efficiency, and regulatory leadership.

• Maintain highly certified workforce at 14.0 FTEs by 2030
• Leverage state-of-the-art leak detection and site monitoring tech
• Secure long-term service agreements for predictable recurring revenue
• Optimize equipment fleet and acquisition costs to preserve margins
• Monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance and client reliance

Financial Summary

This section summarizes the five-year financial outlook for the Underground Storage Tank Services business.

Financial requirements: Minimum cash $402,000 and total planned capex $479,000 (excavator, fleet, equipment, IT, safety), implying initial funding need of $881,000; anticipated returns: IRR 5.7% and ROE 4.99%, breakeven in Jul-26 and payback in 27 months.

Outlook: revenue scales from $1.09M in year one to $4.84M by 2030 with EBITDA rising to $2.04M, supporting a capital-efficient, breakeven-by-month-7 profile.

Funding Requirements

We require a total initial capital investment of $881,000 to reach breakeven in July 2026 and scale revenue to $4,840,000 by 2030.

First-year revenue of $1,091,000, EBITDA $111,000, EBITDA > $2,040,000 by year five, breakeven July 2026, payback 27 months, IRR 5.7%, ROE 4.99.