Durham Region · Ontario
Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Ajax
Phase 2 ESAs for Ajax properties use physical sampling and lab testing to confirm or rule out what a Phase 1 flagged.
Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Ajax
For transactions and due diligence, CSA Z769 is the usual standard; O. Reg. 153/04 governs work feeding into an RSC filing or a permit application.
We carry out Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Ajax with boreholes, monitoring wells and laboratory testing to confirm or rule out contamination flagged in a Phase 1. Site attendance is routine rather than a special trip, with our Vaughan head office about 33 km from Ajax.
The Phase 2 ESA page explains the process and the report in full.
A Phase 2 usually follows a Phase 1 — see our Phase 1 ESA page for Ajax if that step hasn't happened yet.
What triggers a Phase 2 ESA
A documented history of any of these usually points to a Phase 2.
Nearby areas we serve
We serve Ontario broadly, usually within 500 km of our Vaughan office.
Common questions
Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Ajax
How long does a Phase 2 ESA take in Ajax?
Typically three to six weeks from engagement, depending on drilling access, lab turnaround and the number of sample locations.
How much does a Phase 2 ESA cost in Ajax?
The number of boreholes, the lab analysis needed and site access all factor into cost. We quote a fixed price for a defined scope before we start.
Which standard applies?
For transactions and due diligence, CSA Z769 is the usual standard; O. Reg. 153/04 governs work feeding into an RSC filing or a permit application.
Does a Phase 2 always follow a Phase 1?
Usually, yes — a Phase 2 exists to confirm what a Phase 1 flags, but it can stand alone if a specific concern, like a known spill, is already documented.
Need a Phase 2 ESA in Ajax?
Share the property address and the Phase 1 findings, and we'll confirm scope and follow up with a fixed quote.