When it comes to buying or selling a property, understanding the ground beneath us is not just a task – it’s a responsibility.
If you’re thinking about investing in commercial real estate in Wisconsin, it’s vital to think carefully about the risks and benefits of the property you’re interested in. To understand the site properly, Solid Ground Environmental is here for you every step of the way.
A Phase 1 ESA done the right way will find any potential environmental issues that could harm the success of your new investment. The information from the Phase 1 ESA report will also make sure you know all you need to when you’re getting the property at a fair price.
Since so much is on the line, it’s extremely important to work with accredited environmental experts. At Solid Ground Environmental, we have years of experience in this field and we’re dedicated to giving our clients ESA reports that are on time and accurate.
Our mix of really technical training, extreme attention to detail, and focusing on what our clients need means we can get Phase I and II ESAs done quickly so that you can get on with the process of acquiring your new property.
ESAs, Wetland Delineations, Mold Inspections, & More in Wisconsin
If you’re in the process of acquiring a property, it’s important to get the site tested for contamination through an environmental site assessment (ESA). Phase 1 and Phase 2 ESAs help ensure that the property is safe and you get the peace of mind knowing you’re legally protected.
When you are financing a loan, developing a property, or constructing a building, time is money, and every day counts! Solid Ground Environmental provides our clients with high-quality and timely Wisconsin environmental consulting services such as: Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Wetland Delineations, Asbestos Inspections, Mold Investigation, and Environmental Permits. We dig around in the dirt so you can focus on growing your business.
Expert Environmental Consulting in Green Bay, Kenosha, La Crosse, Milwaukee, & Across The State of Wisconsin
Local, state, or federal environmental laws can be confusing and hard to find. Solid Ground Environmental will help you understand the important Wisconsin rules, regulations, and acts applicable to your project. We proudly serve Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha and the entire state of Wisconsin!
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in Wisconsin
If you’re purchasing a Wisconsin property, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) can provide you with information on potential environmental issues with the property. It may also protect you from liability due to unexpected environmental contamination found on the property after the purchase.
If you’re financing a loan, a Phase I ESA can provide you with assurances that the borrower will not have to pay for expensive environmental remediation costs – increasing the risk that the loan will not be paid off.
Record Search & Risk Assessment
The Record Search Risk and Assessment is an environmental due diligence option for low-risk properties described by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Standard Operating Procedures. The RSRA includes an environmental database and a historical review of the property. A letter report is prepared to summarize the findings and makes a determination whether the property is ‘high risk’ or ‘low risk’. If the property is deemed high risk, typically a Phase I ESA is recommended in Wisconsin.
What Is An Environmental Site Assessment?
In the United States, an environmental site assessment is a report prepared for a property or real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities. This environmental site assessment, often abbreviated as an ESA, typically addresses both the underlying land as well as physical improvements to the property.
The main intent of a professionally performed ESA report is to assess if current or historical property uses have impacted the soil or groundwater beneath the property and could pose a threat to the environment and/or human health. If these environmental issues are found, it presents a potential liability for the lender and/or owner, as well as affecting the value of the property.
A Phase I ESA completed prior to the closure of a real estate transaction can be used to satisfy the requirements of CERCLA’s (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act) innocent landowner defense under All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI). Our team is professionally trained & experienced in performing detailed ESAs (Environmental Site Assessments) in Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Racine, Waukesha and throughout the entire state of Wisconsin.