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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Vaughan

In Vaughan, we prepare Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments that follow CSA Z768-01 for transactions, or O. Reg. 153/04 where a filing is involved.

Vaughan, York Region. View larger map
York Regionthe area this location sits in
~8 kmfrom our Vaughan head office
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Fixed pricequoted for a defined scope

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Vaughan

CSA Z768-01 tends to serve financing and transaction needs, while O. Reg. 153/04 governs filings such as a Record of Site Condition or a permit application.

We carry out Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Vaughan by way of records review, site reconnaissance and interviews, entirely non-intrusive at this stage. Site attendance is routine rather than a special trip, with our Vaughan head office 8 km or so away.

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 Vaughan.

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

Ontario-wide coverage, generally within about 500 km of our Vaughan head office.

Common questions

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments in Vaughan

How long does a Phase 1 ESA take in Vaughan?

It generally takes two to four weeks, driven mostly by how quickly historical records and access can be arranged.

How much does a Phase 1 ESA cost in Vaughan?

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 tends to serve financing and transaction needs, while O. Reg. 153/04 governs filings such as a Record of Site Condition or a permit 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 Vaughan?

Tell us the address and what the report is for, and we'll confirm the applicable standard and reply with a fixed quote.