Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Identify Environmental Concerns for a Sound Investment
You take a used car to a mechanic before you purchase it to make sure everything is okay. Some people take help of building inspector to assess a property they want to purchase. The common aim is to find out if anything is of concern with the assets which might impact your investment. The same applies when you are considering the purchase of a commercial or industrial property.
You have to take numerous risks when starting your business. When it comes to real estate, one big concern is dealing with environmental and contamination on the property you have acquired. You are the one who will be responsible for handling the concerns, so it only makes sense to find out all you can before you put your money on it.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments or ESA or Phase I ESA is a big step to minimize the risks related to environmental concerns. A Phase I ESA looks at the current and historical uses of the property and determines if there are any environmental, contamination or other hazards. The findings of the assessment help you determine if the investment will be profitable and also provide recommendations for remedial actions.
provides accurate Phase I ESA to help you identify the environmental liabilities of your investment. Our experienced and authorized environmental professionals can dig out the most hidden concerns and liabilities so that you can become an informed consumer and make an informed decision.
We have helped several clients make sound investments by empowering them with full knowledge of their property. Our team performs ESA over the length and breadth of the USA with full awareness of local and regional regulations.
If you want to make a profitable investment, be sure to take our assistance and find out all you can about your future prospect.
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NY Engineers Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
We only employ the most experienced and trained environmental professionals for conducting Phase I ESAs in accordance with ASTM and AAI standards. Our professionals are also aware of state, local and federal regulations to offer the most accurate assessment and ensure compliance.
Here's a brief overview of our Phase I ESA process-
- Review of Records
We will review the records of previous transfer of ownership and the uses of the property. Our team will inspect documents such as building permits, planning records, reverse street directories, topographical maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps, Department of Oil and Gas maps, title information or more.
We also review aerial photographs to determine any historical changes or developments.
- Site Reconnaissance
We will send our professionals to make a visual inspection of the property and surrounding properties. Our team may carry out some measurements and take photographs to help them in their assessment.
If you wish, we may also check the soil type, geological setting and groundwater depth. We will also catalog any presence of hazardous materials or petroleum products on the site.
- Interviews
Our professionals may interview the seller, tenants or any other person or organization that will help us to find out more about the environmental conditions of your property. We may also conduct interviews of local water departments, fire departments, health departments, petroleum tank management associations and other state and local regulators.
The interviews go a long way to assist us in our regulatory research.
- Report
We will present a detailed report of the findings made on your property including any RECs. The report also includes recommendations for remedial actions you can take to clean up the property. If we discover environmental contamination, we may also suggest a Phase II ESA.
We can conduct all required ESAs, including Phase II ESA, Phase III ESA and Phase IV ESA.
