December 4th, 2024

In the United States, an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a specialized report crafted to evaluate a property’s potential exposure to environmental hazards. This assessment not only looks at the land itself but also considers any physical structures or developments on the site. Its primary purpose is to identify and assess any existing or potential environmental liabilities, offering valuable insight into the property’s environmental health and risks. Understanding the Basics: Since the 1980s, the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) has been a vital tool in protecting landowners under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA’s) “innocent landowner Read More »

March 19th, 2020

IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY RUSH TURN AROUND WITH NO FEE COMPETITIVE PRICING ASTM AND AAI COMPLIANT SSCI’s approach to risk audits and Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) assures sounds, reliable findings and cost-effective solutions.  SSCI has over thirty years of experience in Phase I, Phase II, and other environmental services.  SSCI is experienced in HUD grants, GLO grants, and SBA loans.  Our staff has set a professional standard in the industry and conducts investigations in accordance with the standard practice of ASTM E 1527-13.  With offices in Texas and Louisiana, SSCI can respond quickly to your ESA needs. EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS  Phase I Environmental Read More »

August 9th, 2017

SSCI Environmental has recently renewed our certification as a City of Houston Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE).  SSCI also holds the City of Houston Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certifications.  SSCI has worked successfully with the City of Houston on projects as a prime and as a subcontractor for many years.  These projects include Asbestos Surveys and Mold Assessments, Asbestos Air Monitoring/Abatement, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), and Phase II ESAs. SSCI provided Professional Environmental Consulting Services, General Environmental Services, and Asbestos and Lead Program Services.  More information regarding these project is provided below. SSCI has Read More »

February 3rd, 2016

Buyers, beware of unknown chemical containers stored on your potential properties.  All properties should be thoroughly inspected prior to buying, selling, leasing or refinancing.   SSCI specializes in performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) on every property type to assist our clients that may be eligible in qualifying for Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)’s Innocent Landowner (ILO) defense and/or assist with cleaning up a property through remediation practices.  Our assessments are conducted by Environmental Professionals in accordance with the Standard Practice of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E 1527-13 . Don’t get caught in environmental liability; SSCI offers Read More »