Our Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment services and reports in Phoenix are completed by experienced staff, all of whom are directed by environmental professionals with a minimum of 10 years’ experience. Our projects are very cost-effective because we are a small company and do not have the large overhead and expenses of a large company. We have the available staff and experience to complete multi-site portfolios with very short due dates. We take pride in the fact that we can provide quality Phase I ESA assessments and reports to our clients for less than our competition.
RSB Environmental is the national leader by volume in Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment services and reports. Most assessments and reports are performed to meet the standards of ASTM E1527-21. RSB Environmental often customizes assessments and reports to meet individual client or agency lender’s (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) requirements while taking the widely varying geology and topography of the region into consideration.
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Report Scope:
- Site Visit
- Inspection of the Site / Environment
- Catalog the Presence of Hazardous Materials
- Catalog the Presence of Petroleum Products
- Historical Research
- Historical Aerial Photographs
- Reverse Street Directories
- Building Permits
- Planning Records
- Topographical Maps
- Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
- Department of Oil and Gas Maps
- Title Information
- Geology and Hydrogeology
- Soil Type
- Geological Setting
- Groundwater Depth
- Regulatory Research
- Fire Departments
- State Environmental Agencies
- Federal Environmental Agencies
- Interviews and Document Review
- Interview Tenants and Owners
- Interview State and Local Regulators
- Review Provided Reports
Our Service Areas
RSB has conducted Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment report projects nationwide. Locally, RSB has completed numerous projects in Phoenix. Please feel free to call us at 1-833-910-2535 or email us at info@rsbenv.com to get a site specific price for your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?
A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a report that summarizes the results of an environmental investigation of a property. It identifies potential environmental hazards or liabilities associated with a property and provides recommendations for further investigation or mitigation. The investigation typically includes a review of the historical and current uses of the site, an evaluation of potential environmental hazards, and a review of any previous environmental investigations or cleanups. The report is commonly used as a due diligence tool for property transactions, lending, and insurance purposes.
What is the scope of the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report and what specific areas of the site are investigated?
A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report outlines the findings of an environmental study conducted on a site. Typically, the scope of the study encompasses a review of the site’s historical and present usage, an appraisal of possible environmental dangers, and a review of any past environmental investigations or cleanups undertaken on the site. During a typical Phase 1 ESA, the following specific site locations are frequently investigated:
- The property itself as well as any neighboring properties that have the potential to affect the site.
- The property’s past and present usage, including any industrial, commercial, or residential purposes.
- Any known or prospective contamination sources, including underground storage tanks, hazardous waste disposal places, and spills.
- Wetlands and other protected natural resources that may exist on or near the property.
- Any potential historical or cultural resources on or around the site.
- Any environmental studies or cleanups undertaken on the site or nearby properties.
- Any relevant regulatory information or enforcement actions.
- The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment report should also contain any suggestions for additional site inquiry or testing, as well as any possible liabilities or risks linked with the property.
