Phase I Environmental Site Assessments consist of an unintrusive environmental investigation which identifies recent and/or historical environmental issues on or in the vicinity of a site. This assessment is performed by accessing local, State, and Federal government records and the performance of a site inspection. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments are typically performed to meet due-diligence requirements of a lender prior to refinancing or transfer of a property, or if a property is to be used as collateral. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments produced by ECC meet and exceed the specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process).

Environmental Screening Inspections are performed as a less expensive alternative to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. These assessments include a site inspection, but do not include historical or government records research.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessments are performed to assess the quality of the subsurface environments. This is achieved through sampling and laboratory analysis of air, soil, groundwater, and/or surface water. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments are typically performed based on suspected or identified environmental concerns.

If contamination is discovered during tank removal activities, ECC can provide the appropriate services for characterizing and cleaning up the contamination. ECC works closely with State environmental agencies to provide the appropriate environmental action. Characterization and cleanup of contamination from underground storage tanks in Virginia is considered reimbursable through the Virginia Underground Storage Tank Fund. This fund covers all costs, minus a deductible.