PHASE ONE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
- RSB Environmental is the nation's leader in Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and Due Diligence services by volume.
- Fast and Affordable 10 day bank approved Phase 1 (ESA) reports by a licensed engineer with project offices nationwide.
- RSB Environmental provides fast and affordable Phase I Environmental Site Assessments that adhere to industry standards like ASTM E1527-21.
- Quality Phase One Environmental Site Assessments completed by environmental professionals with a minimum 10-year's experience.
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Request a free custom quote or call 1-833-910-2535
- RSB Environmental is the nation's leader in Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and Due Diligence services by volume.
- Fast and Affordable 10 day bank approved Phase 1 (ESA) reports by a licensed engineer with project offices nationwide.
- RSB Environmental provides fast and affordable Phase I Environmental Site Assessments that adhere to industry standards like ASTM E1527-21.
- Quality Phase One Environmental Site Assessments completed by environmental professionals with a minimum 10-year's experience.
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WHAT OUR RECENT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
Sachin and his team at RSB Environmental are very helpful with our company’s environmental needs. Always courteous and informative in regards to our questions.
RSB Environmental is a great company, they are easy to work with and handle all our Environmental needs in a friendly professional way. I would recommend RSB Environmental for all your company’s environmental needs.
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Phase One Environmental Site Assessments
Our Phase One Environmental Site Assessments in Houston and beyond are completed by experienced staff and all are directed by environmental professionals with a minimum of 10-year’s experience.
Our projects are very cost effective because we are a small company and we 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 reports for less cost than our competition.
How we help
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
RSB Environmental is the national leader in Phase One Environmental Site Assessment by volume.
Most reports are performed to meet the standards of ASTM E1527-21.
RSB Environmental often customizes reports to meet individual client or agency lender’s (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) requirements while taking the widely varying geology and topography of the State into consideration.
Phase One Environmental Site Assessment Scope:
- Site Visit
- Inspection of the Site
- Catalog the Presence of Hazardous Material
- 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
Why Choose RSB Environmental For Your Phase One Site Assessment?
- RSB Environmental has successfully completed 2000+ Environmental Site Assessments in Houston and nationwide for a variety of clients including lenders, commercial real estate agents, buyers and sellers. Our staff has a combined 30 plus years of experience in all types of Environmental Inspections.
- Phase 1 (ESA) Site Assessments are an important element of due diligence as it can identify and determine if there is a potential environmental condition at the property. Headquartered in Houston, Texas we also have field offices in cities across America.
- All Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments are completed by experienced staff and licensed, professional engineers with a minimum of 10 years experience. Our prices are affordable and cost-effective because we are a mid-size company without the overhead and expenses of a large company.
- We have the available staff to complete multi-site portfolios nationwide with very short due dates (7-10 business days). We take pride in the fact that we provide quality Phase One ESA Reports for less cost than our competitors.
- RSB Environmental is the national leader in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments by volume. All our reports are completed to meet the standards of ASTM E1527-21. We can customize 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a phase 1 environmental site assessment?
The goal of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is to determine whether or not there is a risk of contamination on a site.
Phase 1 ESAs are typically performed at the request of lenders prior to financing a site, or as part of due diligence in conjunction with real estate transactions, redevelopment or rezoning a property, or as part of a lease agreement. If there is a possibility of contamination, recommendations will be made based on the purpose of the Phase 1 ESA. In general, if additional work is needed, a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment will be recommended.
Is a Phase 1 ESA required?
A Phase I ESA should always be obtained if any of the following conditions exist:
- Fuel, gasoline, heating oil, and other hazardous materials are sold, supplied, or dispensed by the company.
- If there are actual or suspected hazardous substances on the property (or in the subsurface soil and/or groundwater) as a result of current, past, or future activities on the property or current or past activities on neighboring properties.
- There is a known or potential threat to the environment, or any cleanup standard may be exceeded.
- There is an issue that has been, is currently being, or may become the subject of an enforcement action under Federal or state laws, particularly cleanup and waste-related state laws.
Who pays for Phase 1 environmental assessment?
The buyer pays unless the property is found to have Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), in which case the seller pays.
If a buyer does not conduct an ESA on a property before closing, they are taking a significant financial risk. Contaminants on the property could endanger the health of those who frequent it and become a liability. The last thing any buyer wants is to be hit with a large bill because of something they could have avoided. Investing the time to complete an assessment can make or break a property’s sale and determine the overall benefit of the investment in the long run.
