We have a lot of clients come to us and are surprised when we provide them updates at each stage of the process. We consider each Phase 1 to have 3 maybe 4 milestones. Our goal is to let our clients know the status at every Milestone. Here are the top 4 milestones during a …
California children with an Elevated Blood Lead Level can be the first ways to detect potential lead poisoning for children under the age of 6…
A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) consists of a building walk-through to identify any significant deficiencies that would require more than $3000 to repair, or could not be easily repaired through routine maintenance. The findings are incorporated into a Property Condition report, so the buyer or lender more fully understands the condition of the asset being …
Thats easy – An Environmental Site Assessment Phase 1 The Basics A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is the fundamental step in site acquisition and development. This report is prepared to help prospective owners and lending institutions understand environmental liability risks linked to the subject property. Phase I environmental site assessment reports …
There are two aspects of due diligence available to the real estate investor to make sure the building and land have no issues when they are being purchased. One is Environmental Due Diligence and the other is Engineering Due Diligence. There are many companies that can perform the former but have no idea what the …
Various building owners & managers depend on Essel Environmental to perform building surveys. The scope of work for a building survey can be very diverse. Take some time to learn about three of our most common types of building surveys: Hazardous Materials Building: We perform an exhaustive survey of the interior, exterior & roof components …
In order to understand the risks posed by rock and soil, a geotechnical assessment is required. Through an assessment, you can learn more about soft or weak ground, groundwater, and the potential for landslides and sink holes in your work area. However, there are a few samples that need to be collected in order for …
In California, there are several programs available for property owners looking to improve the state of their land before beginning construction. Some cases may require cleanup, such as in the instance of brownfields, where toxic chemicals may be present. Here are some of the most common resources used by California residents looking to restore polluted …
In commercial real estate transactions, federal, state and local laws can make the current and prior property owners liable for the cost of cleaning up contaminated soils, groundwater and surface water. This is, of course, a big deal. If you are buying or financing a property, you want to know if any contamination or hazardous …
Phase 1 ESA’s are treated with some serious eye rolling and their providers aren’t treated with much better. Typically, one of the most common ways for deals to fall apart are when a Recognized Environmental Condition is identified with the property.
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