ESA performs Limited Phase II Assessments for established clients but typically will provide referrals for other companies to perform this work. Since ESA‘s primary work is Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, we feel it is a conflict of interest to perform the Phase I work, have to recommend extensive Phase II work, and then hand you a proposal to perform the Phase II assessment. We will want you to be able to trust our Phase I conclusion with no “axe to grind” or hint of using the Phase I as a spring board into the usually more costly Phase II assessment.

The Limited Environmental Due Diligence:  Transaction Screen Assessment (TSA) is performed in substantial conformance with the most current ASTM International Standard E-1528. The TSA differs from a Phase I in that it is more of a current snapshot of a property and what is around it, driven by a 20 question questionnaire. If any question is answered “Yes”, and cannot be adequately explained, further investigation or a Phase I may be required. Unlike a Phase I, a TSA is not considered by the EPA to be proper due diligence or AAI and does not allow the property owner the use of the “innocent land owner” defense if an issue is discovered after the fact.

The Limited Environmental Due Diligence:  Transaction Screen Assessment (TSA) is performed in substantial conformance with the most current ASTM International Standard E-1528. The TSA differs from a Phase I in that it is more of a current snapshot of a property and what is around it, driven by a 20 question questionnaire. If any question is answered “Yes”, and cannot be adequately explained, further investigation or a Phase I may be required. Unlike a Phase I, a TSA is not considered by the EPA to be proper due diligence or AAI and does not allow the property owner the use of the “innocent land owner” defense if an issue is discovered after the fact.

Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium in soil and rock. It is invisible, odorless and tasteless, and can only be detected by specialized tests. Radon enters homes through openings that are in contact with the ground, such as cracks in the foundation, small openings around pipes, and sump pits. ESA can perform radon assessments to determine to what extent this naturally occurring gas is present and if it is above the recommended action level specified by the EPA.

ESA‘s asbestos inspections and assessments are performed in substantial conformance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHAERA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8-Part B. Mr. Schardt is an AHERA and State of Colorado certified building inspector, as required by the State of Colorado.