A Critical Step in Determining the Environmental Condition of Your Site
An Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) investigates the environmental condition of a site and may be necessary for property sale/purchase, to secure bank financing, or to obtain a Record of Site Condition (RSC) to allow for changes in site use.
In Ontario, the reporting standard for Phase 1 & 2 ESAs is guided by Ontario Regulation 153/04. Depending on your goals for a site you may require a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) compliant ESA report or an O. Reg. 153/04 compliant report.
AEL’s experienced professionals can help you identify and complete the appropriate ESA for your needs.
Phase 1 ESAs
A Phase One ESA is the first crucial step in understanding a property’s environmental condition. It includes a historical review of a site as well as its neighbouring sites, in addition to a site survey and walkover, and may be all that’s needed to give purchasers, lenders or site owners the answers needed about the property’s condition and market value.
AEL will provide you with a thorough report, including all of the background documentation, signed by a Qualified Person (QP), with a clear summary and letter of reliance, if required.
Use our Phase One ESA Quote Calculator to get an instant estimate for your property today. Choose between Standard or Rush timing, CSA or O.Reg. 153/04 compliant reports.
Phase 2 ESAs
In some cases, a Phase Two ESA may be recommended to explore Areas of Potential Environmental Concern (APECs) identified in the Phase One and to conduct soil and/or groundwater testing to characterize the site.
AEL will coordinate and manage on-site utility locates, drilling, sample collection and CALA certified lab analysis. AEL staff supplement the sampling process with on-site testing to provide enhanced knowledge of site conditions.
AEL provides you a detailed report of the results, supported by a written summary and invitation for review with one of our environmental experts and a letter of reliance, if required.
In some cases, you may already have an indication that your site might require a Phase Two ESA. We’re happy to discuss your site’s unique situation and to identify efficiencies in time, cost or both.
ESA Experience You Can Rely On
Providing environmental site assessments nationwide for over 25 years, AEL has the experience and expertise to help you achieve your end goals.
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What Our Customers Have To Say
I have introduced AEL to many of my clients and have been well satisfied with their ability to keep within budget and on time. They are in addition, known and accepted by most lending institutions.
Alastair Strachan, Senior Vice President
Lennard Commercial Realty
Our Process
1. Discover
Every site is unique. We begin by digging into the details that matter—your priorities, your challenges, and your goals.
2. Define
Our team identifies strategic, focused, and measurable outcomes, applying innovative, technically grounded solutions to achieve your desired outcomes with confidence.
3. Deliver
Trust our experts to carry out all required research, design, testing, consulting, and reporting – with the precision and quality your project requires to help you achieve your end goals.
