Environmental Due Diligence in Louisiana: Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
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Buying, selling or financing a commercial or industrial property in Louisiana means knowing what is in the ground before the deal closes. CK Associates performs Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments and provides transactional due diligence for commercial and industrial assets, including management of commercial real estate due diligence programs.
Because CK also holds air, water, waste and remediation expertise in house, the team can read a site's permit and compliance history alongside its land use history, and can move straight into remedial planning if a problem turns up. Contact CK early in your due diligence period.
Frequently Asked Questions, Environmental Due Diligence
How much does a Phase I environmental site assessment cost in Baton Rouge?
CK Associates scopes each Phase I to the property, so the cost depends on the size of the site, its history, how many records must be reviewed, site access and your timeline. Call CK with the address and the use of the property, and the team will explain what the assessment will cover and provide a quote.
How long does a Phase I ESA take, and how long does it stay valid?
Timing depends on the site and how quickly records and interviews can be obtained, so start as early as possible in your due diligence period. For a Phase I to support the federal landowner liability protections, key components must be completed within 180 days before the property is acquired, and the report is generally considered current for up to one year.
What does ASTM E1527-21 require for a Phase I?
ASTM E1527-21 is the standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments, and EPA recognizes it as satisfying the All Appropriate Inquiries rule. A compliant Phase I includes a records review, a site visit, interviews and an environmental professional's findings on recognized environmental conditions. CK Associates performs Phase I assessments to this standard.
When is a Phase II ESA required?
A Phase II is generally warranted when a Phase I finds a recognized environmental condition that needs sampling to confirm. CK Associates performs Phase II site assessments, including soil and groundwater sampling and evaluation, to find out whether contamination is actually present and how far it extends.
How do I find out if a Louisiana property is contaminated before I buy it?
Start with a Phase I environmental site assessment, which reviews the property's history, records and visible conditions but does not include sampling. If it identifies a concern, a Phase II adds soil and groundwater sampling to confirm. CK Associates performs both.
Who does environmental due diligence when buying an industrial facility in the Gulf South?
CK Associates provides transactional due diligence for commercial and industrial assets. Because the same firm handles air, water, waste and remediation work, it can evaluate environmental liability and permit compliance together rather than in separate reports.
Can CK Associates manage due diligence for a portfolio of commercial properties?
Yes. CK Associates manages commercial real estate due diligence programs, which keeps the scope, standards and reporting consistent across many sites for lenders, investors and owners.
What happens if the Phase I or Phase II finds contamination?
CK Associates can move directly into soil and groundwater assessment, risk evaluation under RECAP in Louisiana or TRRP in Texas, and remedial planning. See the Site Remediation page for how that work is handled.
Closing on a property soon? Call CK Associates at (225) 755-1000 to scope your Phase I or Phase II environmental site assessment.
Environmental surprises are cheapest to find before closing. CK Associates gives buyers, lenders and owners a clear picture of a property's risks and a plan if problems appear. Call to get your assessment started.