Environmental Site
Assessment

Phase I & II ESAs that protect your investment.

Coastal Testing Laboratories provides comprehensive Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) services to help clients evaluate environmental conditions prior to property acquisition, development, or redevelopment.

1955 USGS topographic map of the Houston Ship Channel near Pasadena, with a property outlined in blue

Core Environmental Services

We prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in general accordance with ASTM E1527-21, through site reconnaissance, records research, and interviews. If a Phase I identifies recognized environmental conditions, our Phase II assessments use subsurface sampling and laboratory testing to define them, so commercial, industrial, and municipal clients can make informed decisions.

Phase I ESAs

Due Diligence

We provide rigorous due diligence in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) before you close on a property.

Transaction Screen & Records ReviewA preliminary screening of the property and its records, including past site use and regulatory filings.
Site ReconnaissanceVisual inspection for potential hazards and contamination sources.
Risk EvaluationIdentifying liabilities to protect your investment.

Phase II ESAs

Subsurface Testing

When potential risks are identified, our team moves quickly to perform targeted subsurface sampling and laboratory analysis following ASTM E1903-19 standards.

Soil, Groundwater & Soil Vapor SamplingTargeted sampling to confirm or rule out contamination.
Vapor Intrusion AssessmentEvaluates whether contaminant vapors can enter buildings.
Monitoring Well InstallationLong-term groundwater quality assessment.
Analytical TestingPrecise lab analysis for hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and VOCs.
Plume DelineationMapping the extent of impact for remediation planning.

Regulatory Compliance & Support

We guide clients through complex environmental regulations, providing the documentation and support needed for property transfers, redevelopment, and compliance.

Asbestos, Lead & Mold SurveysBuilding material and indoor surveys.
Property Transfer SupportAssisting lenders and buyers with environmental clearance.
Regulatory PermittingNavigating state (TCEQ) and federal requirements.
Compliance DocumentationReporting for ongoing site operations and safety.
Remediation PlanningDeveloping strategies to mitigate identified site risks.

Why Choose
CTL

One team, start to finish. Six decades of getting it right.

60+years

Six decades on the Gulf Coast

Local experience across Houston and Southeast Texas, from historical land use to present-day site conditions.

1team

Phase I to Phase II, no hand-off

If a Phase I flags a concern, our own drilling crews handle the Phase II sampling, without waiting on an outside driller.

ASTME1527-21 · E1903-19

Assessments to the standard

Phase I ESAs follow ASTM E1527-21 and Phase II assessments follow ASTM E1903-19, the standards lenders and agencies expect.

Accredited & Certified
A2LA AccreditedA2LA Accredited
City of Houston MBE CertifiedMBE Certified
ISNetWorld Certified ContractorISNetworld Prequalified
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) CertifiedDBE Certified

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