Environmental Due Diligence for Property Acquisition & Development

ARM Group provides comprehensive environmental due diligence services to assist buyers, sellers, and developers in identifying, quantifying, and managing environmental liabilities associated with property transactions. As trusted advisors, ARM Group's experts work with our clients to minimize financial and legal exposure during acquisitions and divestitures.

Our Environmental Due Diligence Services

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

    • A critical first step in property transactions, Phase I ESAs evaluate historical and current site conditions to identify potential environmental liabilities.
    • Review of historical land use and environmental records
    • Site reconnaissance and regulatory agency database reviews
    • Identification of recognized environmental conditions (RECs)
    • ASTM-compliant reporting

  • Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

    • If potential environmental concerns are identified in Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA involves sampling and laboratory analysis to determine contamination levels.
    • Soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling
    • Indoor air and vapor intrusion assessments
    • Risk-based corrective action recommendations
    • Regulatory compliance coordination

  • Hazardous Material Surveys

    • Assessing properties for hazardous materials to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
    • Asbestos inspections and sampling
    • Lead-based paint inspections
    • Mold and indoor air quality assessments
    • PCB and radon evaluations

  • PFAS Investigation & Migration Studies

    • ARM specializes in assessing the presence and movement of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil and groundwater.
    • PFAS sampling and laboratory analysis
    • Migration pathway assessments
    • Regulatory strategy development

  • Asbestos & Lead Paint Inspections

    • We provide detailed inspections to identify and manage asbestos and lead paint risks before property transactions or renovations.
    • On-site sampling and analysis
    • Regulatory compliance assessments
    • Mitigation and abatement planning

  • Mold & Indoor Air Quality Assessments

    • Indoor environmental quality assessments to identify potential health risks within buildings.
    • Mold sampling and remediation strategies
    • Volatile organic compound (VOC) assessments
    • HVAC system evaluations

  • Drinking Water Sampling

    • Ensuring compliance with drinking water regulations through detailed sampling and analysis.
    • Public and private water supply assessments
    • Identification of lead, bacteria, and other contaminants
    • Compliance with EPA and state regulations

  • Transaction Screens

    • A cost-effective alternative to Phase I ESA for low-risk property transactions.
    • Site history and regulatory database reviews
    • Limited on-site inspections
    • Risk-based recommendations

Featured Due Diligence Projects

Contact ARM Group to learn how our environmental due diligence services can support your next property transaction.

Environmental Due Duligence