For a More Complete Phase 1 ESA or Other Land Use Research
When you’re performing a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, having information contained in local records can make all the difference in forming a complete picture of a property or business. Getting access to the local records may be the only way to discover possible issues that are not obvious during a site visit and not included in database reports.
This level of local file retrieval can be crucial in helping you identify:
- Former wetlands
- Wells
- Septic systems
- Underground storage tanks
- Dump sites
- Former chemical storage areas
- Location of former structures
- Building construction records
- Utility line locations and installation dates
- Spills, fires or other emergency responses
When HIG conducts a local file review, typical city and/or county records provided to our clients are:
- Building department permit and inspection records for construction of structures, installation of wells, storage tanks and boilers and records of building occupancy and demolition.
- Tax assessor records for information about zoning, property valuations, structures, business operations and other property characteristics.
- Fire department records on petroleum and chemical storage, spill plans and emergency response records.
We can save you time by requesting files, retrieving the documents you need and providing the information to you in digital format.
Our Local File Review services are available in the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven county metropolitan area for a set fee. Travel costs to other locations, if needed, may apply.