Where science
drives decisions
Detection, characterization, remediation:
one complete cycle, one single partner.
Wetlands:
we identify, you plan.
Phase I, II, III & remediation:
clear answers, controlled risks.

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Groupe G²N Inc.

The unification of three Québec-based enterprises offering complementary expert services in environmental assessments, geotechnical engineering, and laboratory analyses.
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Environmental Studies (Phase I, II and III) and Remediation are essential to secure financing or complete a safe real estate transaction.

Géostar supports you every step of the way to assess risks, detect contaminants, and ensure your project's compliance.
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Soil characterization for contaminant detection;

We investigate what lies beneath the surface—identifying contaminants, their sources, and their potential impacts. Through rapid, high-precision soil and groundwater analyses, we deliver a clear and reliable assessment of environmental risk.
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Floristic Quality Assessment – Wetland Identification

Floristic assessments evaluate an area's ecological integrity based on its plant species composition

Géostar – Your environmental experts

At Géostar, we believe the quality of any project rests above all on a deep understanding of the soil and surrounding environment.

For many years, we have been putting our scientific and technical expertise at the service of developers, builders, institutions, and property owners across Quebec.

Our mission is clear: to deliver reliable, rigorous, and sustainable environmental analysis solutions, ensuring the cleanliness of your soil and the compliance of your projects.


Comprehensive, multidisciplinary expertise

Our services cover the full range of needs related to the study and understanding of soils:

  • Phase I, II and III environmental assessments to identify and characterize contaminants present in soil and groundwater.

  • Drilling and sampling to collect accurate, reliable data directly in the field.

  • Environmental site monitoring to ensure regulatory compliance before, during and after construction.

  • Industry standards

  • Soil remediation

With a team of experienced engineers, technicians and analysts, every mandate benefits from end-to-end support, transparent communication and rigorous follow-up from start to finish.

Values rooted in science and sustainability

At Geostar, our approach is built on three core pillars: precision, prevention and environmental responsibility.

Every intervention, whether an environmental analysis or a field sample, is guided by uncompromising scientific rigour and a deep respect for the natural environment.

We believe that environmental study is much more than a technical step: it is a commitment to sustainability, the safety of works and the preservation of our shared heritage.

Every study we carry out helps build a safer, healthier and more sustainable territory for future generations.

Our role goes beyond simple analysis: we actively contribute to the advancement of environmental practices in Quebec, putting science at the service of sustainable development and collective progress.

A trusted partner across Quebec

Based in Brownsburg-Chatham, in the Laurentides region, Géostar serves a wide territory across Quebec.

Our work covers residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects alike.

Our speed of execution, availability, and attention to detail make Géostar a partner of choice for every professional in construction and environmental work.

Synergy within Groupe G²N Inc.

Geostar is part of Groupe G²N Inc., a group of Quebec companies specialized in environmental analysis and quality of living environments.

In partnership with Laboratoire Notreau (specialized in water and air analysis) and GMT Lab (a scientific and materials analysis laboratory), we form a complete, integrated chain of expertise, from sampling through to laboratory validation.

This collaboration allows us to deliver multidimensional services that are consistent and uniform across Quebec.

Let’s build together on solid foundations

Choosing Geostar means choosing science, transparency and trust.

Every day, we work to support your projects with rigour and commitment, while actively contributing to the protection of our shared environment.

💧 Laboratoire Notreau — Expertise dedicated to purity

For over 20 years, Laboratoire Notreau Inc. has been the Quebec benchmark in water and air quality analysis.
Our mission is simple: protecting the health of families, workers, and communities by guaranteeing reliable, precise, and fast results.
Each day, our team puts its scientific expertise to work toward a single goal: providing you with an indoor environment that is healthier, safer, and more peaceful.


🧪 Recognized scientific expertise

At Notreau, we believe trust is built on transparency and rigor.
That is why our analyses are performed using cutting-edge laboratory technology and to the highest industry standards.
Our certified experts ensure constant quality control at every step: from sample collection through to results validation.

We analyze and interpret a wide range of parameters with precision, including:

  • Drinking water quality: detection of bacteria, heavy metals, nitrates, pH, minerals, etc.

  • Indoor air quality: testing for mold, allergens, fine particles, and volatile organic compounds.

  • Contaminants and microbiological agents: identification, measurement, and tailored recommendations.

Our reports are clear, comprehensive, and designed to help you understand your results and make informed decisions, whether for your home, your business, or institutional buildings.


💼 Tailored solutions for every need

Whether you are a homeowner, contractor, building manager, or public institution, Laboratoire Notreau offers services perfectly suited to your needs.
We work just as comfortably with individuals concerned about their well-being as with professionals who must comply with environmental or regulatory requirements.

Our clients choose us for:

  • Our speed of execution: results delivered within optimized turnaround times.

  • Our personalized support: every client benefits from attentive, people-centered follow-up.

  • Our scientific rigor: analyses performed by experienced technicians and chemists.

  • Our turnkey approach: from sample collection through to delivery of the report.


📦 Simple, effective tools

Because the health of your environment shouldn’t be complicated, we have designed the Notreau® testing kits (water) and Notrair® (air).
These ready-to-use kits let you collect samples easily at home or at your workplace, then return them to our laboratory for analysis.
Within a few days, you receive a detailed, easy-to-read report, along with practical recommendations to correct or improve the quality of your air or water.

These practical solutions combine the simplicity of self-use with the reliability of professional testing — a perfect balance for anyone who wants to act quickly and effectively.


🌱 A lasting commitment to a healthier world

At Notreau, protecting the environment is at the heart of our mission.
We believe every analysis helps build a cleaner and safer future.
That is why we adopt eco-responsible procedures, reduce our environmental footprint, and raise our clients’ awareness of the importance of prevention and environmental quality.

Notreau is more than a laboratory:
it is a trusted partner, an ally for your health, and a guarantee of peace of mind.


💧 Choose precision, speed, and peace of mind. Choose Notreau.

Whether you need to test your well, check the air quality in your building, or confirm the compliance of your facilities, Laboratoire Notreau Inc. is with you every step of the way.

🔹 Precise results.
🔹 People-centered service.
🔹 Expertise that inspires confidence.

Because the quality of the air you breathe and the water you drink deserves the utmost attention.
Choose purity, reliability, and peace of mind.
Choose Notreau.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY SERVICES

State-of-the-art technologies and recognized expertise for reliable, fast analyses compliant with the highest standards.

OUR AIR SERVICES

Scientific rigor and precision tools for accurate, fast, and certified results.

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GMT LAB AND NOTREAU

As partners within Groupe G²N inc, GMT Lab and Notreau share the same vision: putting science to work in support of quality and sustainability.

While Notreau specializes in water and air quality analysis, GMT Lab focuses on the analysis of soils, aggregates, and construction materials.

Together, these laboratories complement the expertise of Géostar, providing an integrated approach to understanding, assessing, and protecting the environment in all its forms.

👉 Discover how Groupe G²n inc, with Géostar, Notreau, and GMT Lab, helps build safer and more sustainable environments.

An expert in environmental analysis, Notreau offers comprehensive services to assess water purity and air quality. Reliable results, a human approach and a commitment to a healthy environment.
At the heart of expertise in geotechnics and materials, GMT Lab transforms science into concrete solutions. Its precise analyses ensure the reliability of foundations and the performance of construction projects across Quebec. .

Groupe G²N, Géostar, Notreau, GMT Lab

1999
Founding
Géostar

Founded in 1999 by Mrs. Susie Léger, a geologist by training, Geostar inc. first set up its offices in the former chapel at 207 Principal Street in Brownsburg-Chatham. The team, then made up of three employees, specialized in drinking water potability analysis for the surrounding municipalities and for residents of the region. A few years later, the company expanded its offering by adding soil testing services for septic installations for individual homeowners.

2006
Growth
Laboratoire Notreau

In 2006, Mrs. Léger, her son Mr. Ian Ménard and their associate Mrs. Guylaine Tardif founded Laboratoire Notreau, marking the opening of the air quality analysis department at 216 Principal Street in Brownsburg-Chatham.

2023
Expansion
GMT Lab

In 2023, Mrs. Léger and her son, Mr. Ian Ménard, founded GMT LAB and partnered with Mrs. Sarah Brodhead, Mrs. Liubov Zhuravleva and Mr. Benoît Charlebois to establish an independent laboratory specialized in geotechnics and materials testing. That same year, Geostar moved to 224 Principal Street in Brownsburg-Chatham, and GMT LAB set up its laboratory in the basement of the same building.

2025
Unification
Groupe G²N Inc.

The year 2025 marks a major turning point: Mrs. Léger retires and her son, Mr. Ian Ménard, is elected president of the three companies. They are then brought together, giving rise to Groupe G²N inc. Mrs. Elyane Breton, who was already working at Geostar, is appointed general manager and joins the group as a partner.

Today, Groupe G²N Inc. is a Quebec-wide reference for water, air and soil analysis. Bringing together Laboratoire Notreau, Géostar and GMT Lab under one banner, the Group forms an integrated network of experts offering a comprehensive environmental approach focused on sustainability, compliance and the quality of service provided to its clients.