Environmental Services

At LCS, we make sure your property transactions are on solid ground by providing comprehensive environmental reporting services that ensure compliance, risk analysis, and peace of mind.

EAQuick Opinion Report

This low cost, desktop report utilizes regulatory research for a preliminary screening of a property. Report features:

  • Regulatory research reviewed by an Environmental Professional
  • Elevated or low risk rating 
  • Can be used on small balance loans with innocuous past and present on-site operations

EAQuick Loan Check

This low cost, desktop report provides a review of regulatory information, standard historical resources and municipal research. Report features:

  • Historical and regulatory research reviewed by an Environmental Professional
  • Elevated or low risk rating with recommendations
  • Can be used on small balance conventional loans with innocuous past and present on-site operations and for SBA loans involving properties that are not identified on the SBA NAICS “suspect” list
  • Exceeds USSBA environmental due diligence requirements for a Records Search with Risk Assessment (RSRA).

ASTM 1528 Transaction Screen

This report provides information beyond the standard scope, exceeding the ASTM standard, and can be used on any property type, in many cases in lieu of a Phase I ESA. Report features:

  • Prepared by Environmental Professionals with conclusions and recommendations
  • Includes a thorough site inspection by a qualified environmental field analyst
  • Historical and/or municipal research, and a Phase I regulatory database
  • Cursory inspection for suspect asbestos, lead-based paint and mold

ASTM 1527 Phase I ESA

If you or your borrower are seeking CERCLA protection as an innocent purchaser, bona fide prospective purchaser, or contiguous property owner, this report should be used. Report meets the following:

  • ASTM Standards
  • EPA All Appropriate inquiry legislation found at 40 CFR Part 312
  • USSBA requirements for Phase I ESA

Phase II Subsurface Investigation Services

Our Phase II services are tailored to the property being investigated, our client’s needs and the purpose behind the investigation. To discuss your specific needs, please call or email for details.
Phone: (800) 474-6802

Turnkey Environmental Remediation Services

Our turnkey environmental remediation services are available upon request. LCS’s services are tailored to our client’s needs and the purpose behind the investigation. To discuss your specific needs, please call or email for details.
Phone: (800) 474-6802

Environmental Report Peer Review

LCS will evaluate and analyze environmental reports and Phase II proposals completed by third party consultants. By outsourcing these reviews, you avoid the liability of in-house review. This review features:

  • Recommendations and solutions to address identified environmental risk
  • Quality control to ensure compliance with your scope of work requirements
  • Communication with the consultant if amendments are required 
  • Option to update previous environmental assessments at a lower cost than new high-level due diligence

Environmental Risk Program Support

LCS can provide support to your environmental risk management program by assisting with policy development and/or implementation. This service would be tailored to your needs and may include the following:

  • Policy development in accordance with current regulations and guidelines
  • Policy review and modification
  • Policy training for all levels
  • Outsourced staffing solutions, short-term or long-term
  • Process support

Packaged Services

LCS understands that a lending client may wish to have several of our valuation, construction and environmental services grouped into cost-effective packages that secure fees to the borrower. To that end, LCS has developed a wide range of report packages designed specifically for small balance loans. Contact us for special pricing and delivery. Call (800) 474-6802 or send an e-mail to mail@lenderconsulting.com.