Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Soil, Groundwater & Soil-Gas Data You Can Act On
Targeted subsurface investigations that answer the question a Phase I raised: is there contamination, how much, and what will it cost. Soil, groundwater, and soil-gas data collected to NJDEP and NYSDEC standards.
- 100% lender approval on Phase I ESAs
- 1-week priority Phase I turnaround
- Fixed-fee, same-day quotes
Free scoping call — fixed-fee quote with the scope locked before we start.
How a Phase II ESA runs
Targeted sampling that answers the Phase I question.
- 01
Scope & kickoff
Same-business-day scope, fee range and delivery date.
Request a scope - 02
Sampling work plan
Borings placed against the RECs, not scattered across the site.
See what's included - 03
Field & lab program
Licensed drillers, certified labs, documented chain of custody.
When it applies - 04
Results vs. standards
Concentrations compared to the applicable cleanup criteria.
Read the FAQs - 05
If cleanup is required
Move straight into remedy design and closure.
Remediation & Brownfield - 06
Start the engagement
Send the site details — we scope it and price it.
Start the engagement
What's Included in an Envicon Phase II ESA Engagement
Sampling & Analysis Plan
REC-driven boring and well layout, analyte selection, and QA/QC protocol designed against the applicable NJDEP or NYSDEC standard before a rig ever mobilizes.
Drilling, Wells & Field Screening
Geoprobe and hollow-stem auger borings, temporary and permanent monitoring wells, PID screening, and utility clearance including GPR where warranted.
Laboratory Analysis & Data Validation
NJDEP/NELAP-certified laboratory analysis with data validation and comparison to residential and non-residential soil and groundwater standards.
Findings, Cost Exposure & Path Forward
A report that states the delineation status, remedial cost range, and regulatory path — closure, further delineation, or remediation — rather than recommending more study by default.
When You Need a Phase II Investigation
- A Phase I ESA identified one or more RECs
- Historical fill, USTs, or manufacturing operations on site
- NJDEP ISRA or RAO pathway requires site investigation
- Lender requires quantified environmental exposure before funding
- Purchase-price negotiation needs a defensible cleanup cost
- Redevelopment will disturb soil of unknown quality
Need Phase II ESA on a deadline?
Tell us the site and the driver and we'll come back with a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment scope, a price range, and a delivery date — usually the same business day.
Lenders & transaction teams
Closing a deal that needs Phase II Environmental Site Assessment?
Tell us where you sit in the transaction and when it closes. We route your request straight to the team that handles Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and come back with a fixed-fee scope and a schedule built around your closing date.
- Lender-ready, ASTM-conformant deliverables
- Scope and fee back within one business day
- Rush scheduling for closings inside two weeks
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Pairs Naturally With
Phase I ESA
The due-diligence step that defines which RECs the Phase II must resolve.
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NJ LSRP Services
LSRP oversight and Response Action Outcome pathway for NJ sites.
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Waste Characterization
Classification and disposal profiling for soil generated during investigation or construction.
Explore servicePhase II ESA Past Performance
Representative projects from our NY/NJ portfolio.
Manhattan Commercial Portfolio Assessment
Comprehensive Phase I ESA portfolio review for 12 commercial properties in Manhattan with tight acquisition timeline.
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Jersey City Mixed-Use Brownfield Redevelopment
Complete environmental assessment and remediation of a former industrial site converted to luxury residential development.
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Riverside Park South – Phase 6
Final phase of a major waterfront park development on Manhattan's Upper West Side, transforming a former rail yard into public recreational facilities including a multi-use sports field, basketball courts, pedestrian pathways, and landscaped open space.
View Case StudyEnvironmental Due Diligence
Choose Your Level of Protection
Service comparison — not a formal proposalFour levels of due-diligence coverage for NY and NJ property transactions — from a fast desktop read to a pre-closing subsurface investigation. Each level buys you a different amount of liability protection.
Protection: Entry
Desktop Review
Protection strength 1 of 4 — Entry.A fast go/no-go read before you commit. No field visit, and it does not meet the ASTM standard.
from $850
flat fee
Draft in 3-5 business days
Protection: Standard
Phase I ESA
Protection strength 2 of 4 — Standard.The standard. Meets ASTM E1527-21 with a site visit and a report signed by an Environmental Professional.
from $2,200
lump sum
Draft in 2-3 weeks
See what Phase I ESA coversProtection: Full
Phase I + Transfer Screen + Lien Search
Protection strength 3 of 4 — Full.Full Phase I, the state transfer-trigger answer you need before closing, and a hidden-lien check.
from $3,850
lump sum
Draft in 2-3 weeks
See what Phase I + Transfer Screen + Lien Search coversProtection: Maximum
All-In
Protection strength 4 of 4 — Maximum.Everything above, plus a limited Phase II before you close. Phase II scope is set by what the Phase I finds.
from $9,850
Phase II priced on findings
Draft in 3-4 weeks
Not sure which level you need?
Get a tailored recommendation for your deal.
Tell us the level you're weighing and where to send it. An Environmental Professional reviews your situation and emails back whether that scope actually covers your liability — or whether you're buying more (or less) than you need. No obligation.
Every property prices differently.
These are starting points. Acreage, prior use, region and how fast you need it all move the number. The Cost Estimator gives you a range built around your property, your service and your closing date — in under two minutes, no obligation.
Compare the levels side by side
Select a level to highlight it and flag what that upgrade adds. Every line links to the service that delivers it.
| What's included | Recommended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Read | ||||
| Go / no-go read on the property | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Historical records reviewAerials, Sanborn maps, city directories, topographic maps | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| State agency file and case reviewNJDEP Data Miner, NYSDEC and NYC agency records | Light coveragelight | Included | Included | Included |
| Environmental database (EDR) radius report | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| The Standard | ||||
| Field site visit and reconnaissance | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Meets ASTM E1527-21 (All Appropriate Inquiries) | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| State site-investigation screen where requiredNJ Preliminary Assessment under the Spill Act; NY equivalents | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| PFAS records-based screening | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Report signed by a qualified Environmental Professional | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| The Protection | ||||
| Innocent-purchaser / AAI liability protection | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| 180-day reliance window (40 CFR Part 312) | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Transfer-trigger applicability memoNJ ISRA NAICS and waiver screen; NY (E) Designation and BCP screen | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| AUL and environmental lien search | Available as an add-onadd-on | Available as an add-onadd-on | Included | Included |
| Limited Phase II before closing | Not included | Not included | Not included | Scoped on findingsscoped on findings |
| Turnaround | ||||
| Draft in your hands, from confirmed site access | 3-5 business days | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
All-In
from $9,850 · draft in 3-4 weeks
- Included: Go / no-go read on the property
- Included: Historical records review
- Included: State agency file and case review
- Included: Environmental database (EDR) radius report
- Included: Field site visit and reconnaissance
- Included: Meets ASTM E1527-21 (All Appropriate Inquiries)
- Included: State site-investigation screen where required
- Included: PFAS records-based screening
- Included: Report signed by a qualified Environmental Professional
- Included: Innocent-purchaser / AAI liability protection
- Included: 180-day reliance window (40 CFR Part 312)
- Included: Transfer-trigger applicability memo
- Included: AUL and environmental lien search
- Scoped on findings: Limited Phase II before closing — scoped on findingsNew here
Starting prices are floors for a typical NY/NJ commercial property and are not a quote. A Desktop Review does not meet ASTM E1527-21 and confers no All Appropriate Inquiries protection. Additional scopes are provided for information only and are not initiated without separate written authorization.
Service inquiry form
Request a Phase II ESA Quote
Share the Phase I findings or the RECs of concern. We'll return a scoped boring plan and fixed fee within 2 business hours.
Phase II ESA FAQs
Questions from developers, counsel, and property owners scoping subsurface work.
Ready to move on Phase II ESA?
Send us the site details and we'll scope it, price it, and tell you honestly whether you need this work at all.
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Projects rarely need one service in isolation. These are the scopes most often paired with this one.
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Sub-slab, indoor air, and vapor mitigation design per NJDEP and NYSDEC vapor intrusion guidance.
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Underground storage tank removal, closure-in-place, and post-closure remediation for NYC and NJ.
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PFAS due diligence, sampling, and regulatory advisory for NJ and NY properties.
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Groundwater Investigation & Monitoring
Monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, and long-term groundwater sampling programs.
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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey
Non-destructive subsurface utility, tank, and structural GPR investigations.
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Scopes our clients most often add to keep one schedule, one regulator conversation, and one point of accountability.
Soil Disposal & Clean Fill Certification
Waste characterization, clean fill certification, and full-service soil management for construction and remediation sites.
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Licensed Site Remediation Professional services for NJDEP-regulated site closure.
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Remedial Cost Estimating & Disposal Optimization
Independent remediation cost models, disposal routing optimization, and contingency analysis for underwriting, budgeting, and negotiation.
Learn morePhase II ESA Projects in the NY/NJ Metro
Case studies matched to this scope by the services delivered, the site conditions, and the market the work was performed in.
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Industries That Rely on Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
See how teams across these sectors integrate phase ii environmental site assessment into their projects, with regulator-ready deliverables and predictable timelines.
Developers
We understand your timeline pressures. Get Phase I ESAs that pass lender scrutiny the first time, with 1-week turnaround when you need it.
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Lenders
Protect your portfolio with lender-compliant environmental assessments. We deliver Phase I ESAs that meet SBA, FDIC, and institutional requirements, on your timeline.
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Industrial
Whether you're acquiring, developing, or operating industrial facilities, we provide the environmental expertise to protect your investment.
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Law Firms
We provide environmental law firms with the technical analysis, expert opinions, and litigation support needed to build winning arguments.
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Public Agencies
From on-call task orders to major capital projects, we help municipalities and public agencies deliver infrastructure that serves communities.
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Licensed teams working locally — pick your market for regional regulators, turnaround times, and recent project work.
