Since hazardous waste remediation can be very costly and take years to complete, environmental concerns have become an essential issue in property acquisition. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an important action a buyer can take to find out about the property's past use, the environmental conditions at the site and adjoining sites, and the likely presence of hazardous substances.  Equipped with this knowledge, the prospective purchaser can:

• Better evaluate the financial risk posed by possible environmental contamination.
• Be better prepared to avoid full or limited liability for remediation of the property.
• Require that the present land owner remediate the property prior to the purchase.
• Have the cost of the property reduced commensurate with the cost of the remediation activities.

This Phase I assessment involves conducting some or all of the following activities:

Based on the information gathered during the Phase I assessment, Envision will prepare a report summarizing the findings and providing professional opinions regarding the potential for an environmental problem to be present at the site. As necessary, we will make recommendations for additional work and provide associated cost estimates.

Envision ’s standard Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report is performed in accordance with the ASTM E 1527-00 (Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. EN3G’s reports have been developed with more than 10 years of experience, resulting in a format that is well organized and easy to read and comprehend.