Due Diligence
During real estate transactions, assets generally undergo a thorough evaluation, often under very short timeframes, in order to gain the necessary knowledge to make the right business decision. Through years of experience, VERTEX has developed a system that can efficiently evaluate a single asset or a portfolio of assets.
Our goal is to add value to our clients’ business by reducing the environmental risk. Through our consulting and management services we identify aspects of a project that have the potential of making a significant financial impact, and advise on how to manage the associated liabilities and non-compliance issues.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Customized to meet clients’ needs or scope
- Completed in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
- Competitive Fees
- Timely service to meet clients’ schedules
- Mold Assessments
Property Condition Assessments
- Physical building and property assessment in accordance with ASTM standards
Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Intrusive field sampling of soil and water
- Soil vapor and indoor air surveys
- Monitoring well installation and well development
- Hydrogeologic studies
- Geophysical survey oversight
- Local regulatory review
Portfolio Risk Management Services
- Third-Party Review and Analysis
- Environmental Risk Prioritization
- Financial Analysis of Environmental Risk
- Inspection/Evaluation of High-Risk Assets
- Property Specific Environmental Risk Valuations
- Risk Mitigation Strategies for Rating Agency Review
Merger, Acquisition & Divestiture Services
The merger, acquisition and divestiture industry operates under strict, time-critical deadlines. At VERTEX, we maintain a constant sense of urgency in order to provide the highest quality consultation within the timeframe set forth by the client. Areas typically evaluated include:
- Analysis for potential on-site and off-site sources of soil and groundwater contamination
- Regulatory issues (e.g. analysis of wastewater and air discharges, oil and hazardous material storage, general health and safety, etc.)
- Financial quantification of environmental risk
