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Site Assessment and Characterization

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EarthTouch professionals provide the following assessment services in support of the real property transactions:

	Transaction Screens
	Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
	Property Condition Assessments

San Leandro, California circa 1946

San Leandro, California circa 1994

Arial photographs of western San Leandro, California show land use changes from 1946 to 1994. Supplemental data used to evaluate historical and current land use and possible sources of hazardous substances include Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and Regulatory Database Reports. Representative examples and shown above the 1994 arial photograph.

(Source: Environmental Data Resources)

EarthTouch personnel routinely evaluate industrial, commercial, retail, and multi-family residential properties to assess the potential environmental liability and risk exposure involved in real estate transactions. We have completed assessment projects on all types of properties ranging from undeveloped land to complex industrial sites for private and public corporations, property owners, investors, and lenders. Our Phase I Environmental Site Assessments follow the most current ASTM guidelines and include the following project tasks:

Site Inspection
Review and Interpretation of Regulatory Records and Databases
Review of Historic Land Use Information
Review of Topographical, Geological and Physical Site Conditions
Evaluation of Adjacent Property Conditions and Operations
Discussions with Regulatory Agency Personnel
Written Report consistent with Client Requirements

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