When your Phase I calls for Phase II testing, we make the next step easy.
We handle soil, water, and vapor testing quickly and accurately, with reports you can trust — and your lender will accept.
A Phase II ESA happens when the Phase I finds signs of a problem.
If the property was used in a way that could have caused contamination,
A Phase II helps check if something harmful is really there.
It’s how you get real answers before you buy.
When a Phase I ESA identifies
Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)
or historical uses that
indicate potential contamination,
a Phase II ESA may be recommended
to confirm and assess the issue.
If the property or nearby sites were used for things like:
Gas stations or auto repair shops
Dry cleaners
Manufacturing or industrial facilities
…it may have leftover pollution in the soil or groundwater.
Lenders in a real estate transaction
may request a Phase II ESA
to understand the
environmental risks
of the property.
We don’t guess where to test. We use the Phase I findings to focus on the right spots - saving you time, money, and stress.
We collect the right type of samples from soil, water, and sometimes indoor air. A lab tests to check for the chemicals - so you know what’s on the property.
We check your test results to see if anything is wrong. This helps you understand the risk - so you can make smart choices and avoid big problems later.
We use the test results to see if there are problems - like deal delays or big cleanup costs. You’ll know what’s safe and what’s not before you buy.
You get a simple easy-to-read report that explains what we found, what it means, and what to do next - so you’re never left guessing.
You need answers fast—but you still want it done right. We move quickly and make sure nothing gets missed.
We’ve been doing this for over 20 years. That means we know what to look for—and how to protect you from surprise risks.
Worried about NJDEP or legal stuff? Don’t be. We follow all local and state rules to keep your deal safe.
No cookie-cutter reports here. We look at your site, your risks, and your timeline—so you get what you need, not what someone else needed.
We follow ASTM rules—the gold standard for Phase II testing. That means your report is done right, trusted by banks, and ready for closing.
A Phase I ESA flagged a former auto repair use. The buyer needed to see if contamination was present before moving forward.
We performed targeted soil and groundwater testing in areas of concern. Lab results showed petroleum contamination in one location.
The buyer renegotiated the purchase price and Oak prepared a cleanup plan.
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We Help You Solve Environmental Problems
At Oak Environmental, we check properties for problems and help clean them up. We make sure everything follows the rules. You’ll get clear answers, fast help, and no surprises.
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