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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County

For Simcoe County properties, our Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments match the applicable standard, CSA Z768-01 or O. Reg. 153/04, to the purpose.

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~69 kmfrom our Vaughan head office
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Fixed pricequoted for a defined scope

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County

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 carry out Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County through document review, a site walk and interviews — non-intrusive, with no sampling done. Because our Vaughan head office is about 69 km from Simcoe County, getting to site doesn't add cost or delay.

Full detail on the process and what's in the report is on the Phase 1 ESA page.

A Phase 2 ESA follows when a concern is identified — see our Phase 2 ESA page for Simcoe County.

When you need a Phase 1 ESA

Three situations that most often prompt one.

Buying or sellingA Phase 1 is standard due diligence on either side of a commercial transaction.
A mortgage or refinanceLenders routinely make a current Phase 1 a condition of approval.
Development approvalsRezoning and permit applications frequently require one before they can proceed.

Nearby areas we serve

Our coverage runs across Ontario, typically within 500 km of Vaughan.

Common questions

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County

How long does a Phase 1 ESA take in Simcoe County?

Typically two to four weeks from engagement, depending on how quickly historical records and site access can be arranged.

How much does a Phase 1 ESA cost in Simcoe County?

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?

If a concern turns up, the report recommends whether a Phase 2 ESA is warranted to confirm it through actual sampling.

Need a Phase 1 ESA in Simcoe County?

Give us the address and the reason for the report, and we'll confirm the right framework and come back with a fixed quote.