Durham Region · Ontario
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Pickering
Our Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment work in Pickering match the applicable standard, CSA Z768-01 or O. Reg. 153/04, to the purpose.
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Pickering
CSA Z768-01 is typical for financing and transactions; O. Reg. 153/04 applies where the outcome feeds a Record of Site Condition, a rezoning, or a municipal application.
We review Pickering properties under a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment combining a records review, on-site observation and interviews, with no soil or water sampling at this stage. Site attendance is routine rather than a special trip, with our Vaughan head office roughly 27 km away.
The Phase 1 ESA page explains the process and the report in full.
A Phase 2 ESA follows when a concern is identified — see our Phase 2 ESA page for Pickering.
When you need a Phase 1 ESA
Three situations that most often prompt one.
Nearby areas we serve
Our coverage runs across Ontario, typically within 500 km of Vaughan.
Common questions
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Pickering
How long does a Phase 1 ESA take in Pickering?
Two to four weeks is typical, depending on record availability and how soon we can get on site.
How much does a Phase 1 ESA cost in Pickering?
Cost varies with property size, history and how much record research is needed. We fix the price to a defined scope up front.
Which standard applies?
CSA Z768-01 is typical for financing and transactions; O. Reg. 153/04 applies where the outcome feeds a Record of Site Condition, a rezoning, or a municipal application.
What happens if a concern is identified?
Any concern the review surfaces is usually followed by a recommendation for a Phase 2 ESA, where sampling can confirm what's actually there.
Need a Phase 1 ESA in Pickering?
Give us the address and the reason for the report, and we'll confirm the right framework and come back with a fixed quote.