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Environmental Site Assessments
Choose the assessment that fits the property and the purpose of the transaction.
Environmental site assessments
Choosing the right assessment
Buyers, sellers and lenders can face real liability when a property is contaminated. Each assessment below can be ordered on its own, for vacant, residential, commercial and industrial properties. A Phase II or Phase III typically follows up on findings from an earlier assessment.
Screening
Site Transaction Screen
A quick, limited review for lower-risk properties such as offices and retail buildings. Follows ASTM E1528.
- Inspection of the property
- State and federal environmental database search
- ASTM questionnaire and interview with the owner or operator
- Short summary report
Phase I
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
The standard due-diligence assessment for real estate transactions. Performed in accordance with ASTM E1527-21.
- Site reconnaissance of the property and surrounding land use
- Review of land records, historical aerial photographs and fire insurance maps
- Review of state agency files and environmental databases
- Interviews with owners, occupants and others who know the property
- Written report with findings, conclusions and recommendations
Phase II
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Sampling to find out whether contamination is actually present, usually after a Phase I recommends it.
- Scope of work and cost proposal before field work begins
- Soil, groundwater and soil gas sampling as needed
- Analysis by an accredited environmental laboratory
- Report with results, photos and site maps
Phase III
Phase III Environmental Site Assessment
When contamination is confirmed, a Phase III defines how far it extends.
- Define the extent of contamination
- Recommendations and cost estimates
Quotes & RFPs
Request a quote or submit an RFP
Email quotes@desct.com with the property address, the assessment you need and any due dates. Attach RFP documents or site plans to the email.
Need an environmental site assessment?
Tell us about the property and transaction and we'll follow up with a proposal.