Fast, CSA-compliant Phase I ESAs in Edmonton and Calgary — lender approved, quotes same-day.
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Based in Edmonton, Vista Environmental Science provides high-quality Phase I Environmental Site Assessments across Alberta. Whether you’re buying, refinancing, rezoning, or securing financing, our professional, locally informed approach protects your investment — on time and on budget.
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When you work with Vista, you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Our process is transparent, CSA-compliant, and trusted by lenders, lawyers, and property buyers across Alberta.
We start by meeting with a knowledgeable Site Representative to gather key details: site history, building age, storage tanks, chemical use, and past operations. This ensures we capture important context before the inspection.
Our team walks the property inside and out, documenting current conditions with photos and notes. This step helps identify visible environmental risks that could impact property value or financing.
Back in the office, we access Alberta and federal databases, including land titles, city directories, historical aerial photos, and more. This deep dive uncovers any hidden environmental liabilities.
All findings are compiled into a CSA-Z768-compliant report, including clear recommendations:
Speak to an ESA expert now --> 587-416-3977
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a non-intrusive, CSA Z768--compliant review of a property's current and historical conditions to identify potential environmental concerns (RECs). It includes records review, interviews, and a site inspection--no soil or groundwater sampling.
Vista's Phase I ESAs are prepared to meet lender and legal due-diligence requirements for transactions in Edmonton and across Alberta.
Typical pricing ranges from $2,500--$5,000+ depending on property size, number of buildings/tenancies, complexity of historical uses, and timeline (rush vs. standard).
Request a same-day quote with the address, site type (commercial/industrial/mixed-use), and your deadline: 587-416-3977.
Standard turnaround is typically 15--20 business days from authorization, which includes site access, records/interviews, and report preparation.
Need it faster? Vista offers a 7-day rush (subject to site access and data availability).
Many lenders consider a Phase I ESA current for up to 12 months. Some may require an update after 120--180 days, especially if conditions change (new activities, spills, tenancy changes).
Vista can issue a Phase I ESA Update (focused records refresh + site reconnaissance) at a reduced cost when appropriate.
Interviews with a site representative; site inspection (interior/exterior); review of historical sources (aerials, city directories, fire insurance maps where applicable); and searches of Alberta and federal databases such as land titles, Alberta Water Wells, AER, environmental incident repositories, and NPRI (as applicable).
Deliverable: a CSA Z768--compliant, lender-ready report with clear findings and recommendations.
If the Phase I ESA identifies recognized environmental conditions (RECs)--for example, evidence of historical fuel storage, solvent use, dry-cleaning, or potential spills--Vista may recommend a Phase II ESA to confirm whether contamination is present via soil and/or groundwater sampling.
We scope Phase II work to be risk-based and decision-focused, avoiding unnecessary drilling or lab costs.
Yes. Vista's reports are prepared to CSA Z768 and are routinely accepted by major banks, CMHC, and real-estate counsel for financing and transactional due diligence in Edmonton and across Alberta.
Yes. We offer a 7-day rush turnaround subject to site access and records availability. Call 587-416-3977 for immediate scheduling.
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