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Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County

For Simcoe County properties, our Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments use intrusive sampling — boreholes, monitoring wells, lab analysis — to confirm what a Phase 1 flags.

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~69 kmfrom our Vaughan head office
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Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County

CSA Z769 typically serves real estate transactions and due diligence; O. Reg. 153/04 applies where the outcome feeds a Record of Site Condition or a municipal application.

We carry out Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County combining borehole drilling, sampling and lab testing to settle what a Phase 1 could only flag as a possibility. Site attendance is routine rather than a special trip, with our Vaughan head office about 69 km from Simcoe County.

For the complete process and report structure, see the Phase 2 ESA page.

A Phase 2 usually follows a Phase 1 — see our Phase 1 ESA page for Simcoe County 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.

Underground storage tanksPresent or historic USTs are one of the most common reasons a Phase 2 is recommended.
Dry cleaning historySites with a documented dry cleaning history carry a real likelihood of solvent contamination.
Vehicle service or fuel salesA history of auto repair or fuel retailing points strongly toward soil or groundwater impact.
Industrial or manufacturing useLegacy industrial operations often leave contamination worth confirming before it's relied on.

Nearby areas we serve

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

Common questions

Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments in Simcoe County

How long does a Phase 2 ESA take in Simcoe County?

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 Simcoe County?

Cost is driven by the number of sample locations, lab work required, and site access, priced to a defined scope before work begins.

Which standard applies?

CSA Z769 typically serves real estate transactions and due diligence; O. Reg. 153/04 applies where the outcome feeds a Record of Site Condition or a municipal 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 Simcoe County?

Give us the address and what's been flagged, and we'll confirm the sampling plan, then reply with a fixed quote.