Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Site Assessment
We provide full Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessment In Miami Dade and Fort Lauderdale areas in South Florida.
Phase I
A Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessment is the gold standard for evaluating the environmental liability associated with a real estate asset. Phase I assessment include:
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Performance of an on-site visit to view present conditions (chemical spill residue);
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Hazardous substances or petroleum products usage (presence of above ground or underground storage tanks, storage of acids, etc.);
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Evaluate any likely environmentally hazardous site history;
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Evaluation of risks of neighboring properties upon the subject property;
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Review of Federal, State, Local and Tribal Records specified by the ASTM 1528 and AAI Standards;
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Interview of persons knowledgeable regarding the property history;
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Examine municipal or county planning files to check prior land usage and permits granted;
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Conduct file searches with public agencies (State water board, fire department, county health department, etc.);
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Examine historic aerial photography of the vicinity;
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Examine current USGS maps to scrutinize drainage patterns and topography; and
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Examine chain-of-title for Environmental Liens and/or Activity and Land Use Limitations (AULs).
Phase II
ACE provides full Phase II Assessment package which identifies a report that usually contains the analysis of soil or water samples by a qualified laboratory for the concentration of known hazardous substances.
Why do i need to perform Phase II Assessment?
Banks are often more strict than government agencies on certain environmental issues, and a simple refinancing may involve a lender or an underwriter’s requirement for such a test on commercial property. An owner may also voluntarily order a report for due diligence based on advice or suspicion that a nearby activity may have affected his or her property.
Our Phase II services include:
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Soil sampling and soil gas surveys
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Surface water and sediment sampling
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Groundwater sampling
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Hydrogeologic interpretation and analysis
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Asbestos and lead paint sampling
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Hazardous materials and radon gas sampling
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Building materials testing
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Evaluation of areas of environmental concern
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Remedial action plans and remedial cost estimates
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Compliance with the American Society of Testing Materials Standard (ASTM 1903)
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Underground storage tanks
Prior existence of a hazard condition on property will affect the current value. Phase 1 careful checking may find no hazard or a simple cleanup. Success with no further action is usually the result of thoughtful planning and intelligent action.
Call us for Phase and Phase 2 Environmental Assessments and we guarantee competitive price and quality service.
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