Prompt response and a realistic evaluation of liabilities have provided our clients with confidence in our expertise. As a result, repeat clients and referrals have become the cornerstone of our business from attorneys, lenders, and realtors who have come to rely upon the quality of our due diligence services.

Phase I Environmental Assessments:

While our goal is to provide flexibility in the scope of our site assessments, most projects consist of a standard Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA 1). Our ESA's are performed in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for environmental site assessment services. This standard was established to provide an acceptable, industry-wide method for conducting Phase I assessments, which will satisfy the due diligence requirement of the innocent landowner defense to CERCLA liability. Brickhouse Environmental has an experienced staff able to perform a variety of Phase I Environmental Assessments from small commercial properties to full industrial manufacturing plants.

Phase II Environmental Assessments:

A Phase II Environmental assessment often begins with a Phase I assessment that has revealed conditions that require further investigation. If an environmental hazard is identified or if a known hazard exists based on past usage, a Phase II ESA will evaluate suspect areas identified on the subject property. Typically, soil samples are collected using hand augers, a Geoprobe®, and/or a drilling rig. If necessary, groundwater samples are collected from borings or permanent monitoring wells located on the subject property. Samples are preserved and shipped to a laboratory according to standard industry methods. Drawing from the experience of a diversified staff of geologists, engineers, chemists, and soil scientists, we have provided our clients with prompt response, sound technical evaluations, and results that meet their Phase II due diligence needs.

Asbestos Surveys

Brickhouse Environmental can perform a limited visual asbestos survey in conjunction with a Phase I Environmental Assessment, or a full asbestos survey including the collection of samples for analysis. Brickhouse Environmental has on staff two certified Pennsylvania Asbestos Building Inspectors, one certified Pennsylvania Asbestos Supervisor/Contractor, and one certified Pennsylvania Asbestos Management Planner. Brickhouse Environmental’s experienced professionals can assist you through any size asbestos survey, from residential homes up to industrial manufacturing plants.

Underground Tank Locating and Testing

About 640,000 underground storage tanks (USTs) nationwide store petroleum or hazardous substances that can harm the environment and human health if the USTs release their stored contents. Until the mid-1980s, most USTs were made of bare steel, which is likely to corrode over time and allow UST contents to leak into the environment. Therefore, as part of due diligence process, it is vital that USTs are identified and located. Brickhouse Environmental can assist with locating and testing known or suspected USTs and provide the necessary advice and support when a USTs integrity has been compromised.