Environmental Assessments are of particular importance in property transfer or financing, where the potential purchaser does not wish to incur risk by " buying" an environmental problem.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) determines the environmental conditions of a site based on historical use and an examination of present activities. Phase I Assessments may be modified with a degree of sampling and/or testing if warranted. All Phase I ESA's include detailed recommendations regarding findings, and if additional investigations are necessary.

Where environmental problems are known or suspected, Phase II-III Environmental Site Assessments are carried out using intrusive sampling methods such as drilling and test pitting to determine the detailed environmental condition of the land. Intrusive investigations are utilized to obtain water, soil and material data and samples for analysis. Interpretation of the degree, extent and type of environmental problem and contamination is made from the contaminant analyses result.

The site data is used to evaluate remedial approaches, methodologies and remedial equipment. Cost estimates comparing the various remedial options are provided and the most applicable and cost effective approach recommended.