Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Indiana Commercial Inspections specializes in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with the most recent guidelines of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Practice E 1527 and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI). These standards establish site assessment practices that satisfy due diligence responsibilities for those involved in commercial real estate transactions and provide the basis for the innocent landowner defense as provided under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Our Phase I ESAs consist of comprehensive and thorough reviews designed to provide appropriate inquiry into the recognized environmental conditions (RECs) associated with a site. A typical Phase I report will summarize our observations and findings, identify potential environmental liabilities associated with the site, and provide recommendations regarding additional actions deemed appropriate to address the identified RECs.

Indiana Commercial Inspections has been conducting Phase I ESAs and site characterization investigations since 1977. Many of these projects have been performed under strict deadlines. We routinely work jointly with attorneys and their legal staff providing guidance on engineering/environmental issues and assisting with the development of buyer/seller agreements. Allow our staff of experienced Environmental Professionals to assist you with your next real estate transaction.

Within 48 hours following the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, the environmental engineer will provide the you with an accurate, easy-to-read professional Phase I ESA report outlining the findings and presenting recommendations with the degree of urgency. The report will have annotated digital images to facilitate easy communication and guidance to the areas of concern.

In addition to Phase I ESAs, we provide both Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and Commercial Building Inspections (CBIs). Each has a specific purpose. A Commercial Building Inspection is typically ordered when the buyer of a property wants to determine the condition of a property to discover any hidden costs associated with the purchase. A PCA is often ordered to satisfy the minimal standards of a lender or insurance company.