Our Environmental Due Diligence Services
Lender-Approved Reports
Our Phase I ESAs are prepared in full compliance with ASTM guidelines and accepted by national banks, SBA lenders, and CMBS servicers.
Fast Turnaround, No Surprises
Standard Phase I ESAs delivered in 5–10 business days. Expedited options available. We keep you informed at every milestone.
Offices Across Major Markets
With offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, we provide boots-on-the-ground service across the Sun Belt and beyond.
Experienced, Credentialed Team
Our team includes licensed Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers, and EPA-recognized Environmental Professionals with decades of experience.
Our Environmental Due Diligence Services
Phase I
Environmental
Site Assessments (ESAs)
ESE provides lender approved ASTM-E1527-21 and similar Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and related transaction screens which are often required when a property is externally financed. The purpose of a Phase I ESA is to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) associated with a parcel of commercial real estate with respect to the range of contamination within the scope of CERCLA and petroleum products.
Phase II
Environmental Site
Assessment (ESAs)
A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is often warranted when a Phase I ESA identifies a Recognized Environmental Condition, requiring further investigation. The purpose of a Phase II ESA is to confirm or deny the presence of chemicals of concern in the environment. The Phase II ESA involves the sampling and laboratory analysis of multiple medias, often including soil, soil gas, and groundwater. The analytical testing results are compared to regulatory limits and criteria established by the applicable government agency. Further remedial action may be warranted based on the results of the Phase II ESA.
Property Condition
Assessments
(PCAs)
Costs for replacement or repair of major systems, components or equipment at a property can blindside buyers. ESE provides Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) on a variety of commercial structures to educate a buyer or lender with valuable insight regarding costs to remedy physical deficiencies. PCAs are conducted in accordance with the ASTM E 2018-15 guidance document and are often conducted concurrently with a Phase I ESA.
Additional Environmental Due Diligence Services
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Transaction Screens
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Record Search Risk Assessments (RSRAs)
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Desktop Reviews
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Pre-Acquisition Assessments
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Oil & Gas Pre-Drill Assessments
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Wetlands and Waters of the US
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Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Surveys
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Lead & Lead-Based Paint Consulting Services
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Indoor Air Quality Services
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Aerial Drone Services
Our Environmental Due Diligence Projects
Phase I and II for residential Home Developer in Flushear, Texas
ESE performed a Phase I ESA on approximately 143-acre property in a future master-planned community in the greater Houston area.
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in Downtown San Antonio
ESE performed pre-acquisition due diligence for two contiguous city blocks in downtown San Antonio, Texas with development history dating back to the late 1800’s.
ESE Oilfield Portfolio
ESE assessed a total of 276 well pad sites located within 1,940 acres on an existing oilfield as part of a due diligence effort in preparation of a purchase of oil field assets.
Texas Firm with a
National Reach.
Discover featured projects from across ESE Partners’ disciplines: Due Diligence, Building Sciences, Remediation, Compliance, and Natural & Cultural Resources.
