Phase 1: Assess – Terra Environmental

Phase I: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)

Where do we start?

The first place to start on any project is to determine whether there is the presence or potential presence of a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) on a property. The trusted and qualified team of professionals at Terra Environmental Corporation personally walk our clients through every step of the process and work to ensure that your needs are consistently met. Before any visit to the site or physical testing, we research the historical use of the property. This research can determine if any further, more in-depth investigation might be necessary to legally protect its owner(s) and can be used to determine potential contaminants on a site and to guide testing in future phases.

An ASTM E1527 Phase I ESA report compliant with the most current standards, and utilizing the most current data resources available.

To identify potential liabilities, known as Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), on the property.
To satisfy the CERCLA due diligence requirements for an innocent landowner defense for prospective purchasers of commercial real estate.
To help you make educated business decisions.
To insure significant property investments for pennies on the dollar.

By researching current and historical on and off-site conditions through historical records review, site reconnaissance and interview with key personnel, compiled and certified in a comprehensive report.

Every component of a Phase I ESA at Terra is performed by a qualified Environmental Professional with years of experience in identifying, diagnosing and evaluating potential RECs. Many to most of our competitors delegate Phase I ESAs to their least experienced staff in order to keep prices competitive. As a result, these Phase I ESAs might be inadequate in both content and scope.

Terra conducts Phase I ESAs throughout Indiana and is qualified to perform ESAs in all 50 states.

The ASTM E1527 standard allows for 20 days to complete a Phase I ESA.
Terra makes every effort to meet expedited deadlines, should they occur.

Phase I Complete. What next?

Phase II: Investigate

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