Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment identifies existing or potential environmental contamination on a property — the standard due diligence for commercial and rural real estate transactions and lending.

What I provide

• Phase I ESAs to the ASTM E1527 standard
• Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528) for lower-risk properties
• Forestland and rural property environmental assessments
• Reports documenting Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) that support All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) under CERCLA

When you need it

• Buying commercial, agricultural, or rural land
• Financing a property — many lenders require it
• Protecting against CERCLA liability with All Appropriate Inquiries
• Due diligence before development

What you get

A clear, defensible report you can hand to a lender or attorney — records review, site reconnaissance, and interviews, with findings and recommended next steps.