Are You Involved in an Upcoming Property Transaction?

Only a small percentage of properties have environmental problems, but if you are planning to purchase a commercial property, you could be assuming liability for pre-existing environmental conditions associated with the site.  Our Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) provide clients with the information they need in order to make informed and appropriate decisions.

We can Help you Protect Yourself and Limit your Liability

The purpose of the Phase I ESA is to identify recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property.  This assessment includes a site reconnaissance as well as research and interviews with representatives of the public, property management, and records review with regulatory agencies. Hogan Associates performs Phase I ESAs in accordance with the current ASTM standard E1527-05 and the AAI final rule.

What is Environmental Due Diligence?

Environmental Due Diligence is the process of investigation performed prior to engaging in a pre-purchase contract or refinancing.  Environmental Due Diligence determines the likelihood of environmental impact from former on-site operations and supports the “Innocent Landowner’s Defense” under CERCLA. By performing environmental Due Diligence on a property prior to purchase, a prospective owner can document and assess the potential liability or risk associated therein.

A Phase I ESA includes a site inspection, local, state, and federal database searches, property history, previous uses of property, known waste sites, adjacent property activities, and previous industrial activities. The Pase I is a comprehensive assessment with identification of known or suspected environmental issues, areas of concern, aerial photographs, Sanborn maps, and a complete property history.

Hogan Associates are property inspection specialists.  We strive to continually provide the most cost effective and thorough assessments for Environmental Due Diligence.