Phase I ESAs across Canada, inspected locally, ordered online.
CSA Z768-01 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for buyers, lenders and developers in every province. One flat price, a local site visit and a signed report in about two weeks.
- CA$3,250 flat, site visit included. Rush available.
- Every property type up to 640 acres (259 ha), even multiple parcels.
- Accepted by all banks and lending institutions.
- O. Reg. 153/04 scope available for Ontario Records of Site Condition.
All property types up to 640 acres, including multiple parcels.
Accepted by all banks and lenders · Site visit included · 100% money-back guarantee
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From order to signed report
The same process wherever your property is situated.
Order online
Enter the property address and your details. It takes about two minutes. Prefer to talk first? Call or request a callback.
We contact you within 1 business day
Your project manager confirms scope, your lender's requirements and site access.
Local site visit
A field professional based near your property walks the site and surrounding area and photographs conditions.
Signed report delivered
An Environmental Professional reviews records and signs your report. Delivery in about 10–12 business days, or 5–6 with rush.
CA$3,250 covers your property. Really.
Every property type up to 640 acres (259 hectares), one full square mile, is included in the flat price. That holds even when your site is more than one parcel. No surcharges for building size, use or extra lots, and no surprise change orders after you order.
Breeze reports are accepted by all banks and lending institutions.
- Retail
- Office
- Multifamily
- Industrial & warehouse
- Gas stations & auto
- Hotels
- Mixed-use
- Vacant land
- Multi-parcel sites
A complete CSA Phase I, not a database printout
Lenders reject shortcut reports. Every Breeze Phase I includes each component the standard requires and states its findings in the terms your lender's reviewer expects.
Area of potential environmental concern: an on-site or nearby use or condition that may have caused contamination.
Potentially contaminating activity: a current or historic use that could affect the property.
The assessor's opinion that sampling is warranted before closing.
No issues identified that warrant additional investigation.
- Records review: federal, provincial and municipal databasesRecords
- Historical sources: aerial photos, fire insurance plans, directoriesHistory
- Site visit with photographsSite visit
- Interviews with owners, occupants and officialsInterviews
- Evaluation of areas of potential environmental concern (APECs)Findings
- Conclusions and recommendations, signed by the AssessorSign-off
Canadian rules, handled by people who know them
If you invest on both sides of the border, you get one firm and two correct standards.
| Canada | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | CSA Z768-01 (Phase I), CSA Z769-00 (Phase II) | ASTM E1527-21 (Phase I), ASTM E1903 (Phase II) |
| Key findings term | Areas of potential environmental concern (APECs) | Recognized environmental conditions (RECs) |
| Regulators | Provincial environment ministries, plus federal rules on federal land | U.S. EPA and state environmental agencies |
| Provincial variations | Ontario O. Reg. 153/04 for RSCs; B.C. site disclosure statements; Quebec characterization studies | State programs such as NJ ISRA, MI BEA, CT Transfer Act |
| Breeze price | CA$3,250 flat | US$2,450 flat |
Everything a transaction needs, under one roof
Start with a Phase I. If it turns up something, we handle the follow-up testing too, so you aren't hunting for a second firm mid-deal.
Phase I ESA · CSA Z768-01
Flat-rate Phase I ESA with a local site visit anywhere in Canada. Accepted by all banks and lending institutions.
- Every property type up to 640 acres (259 ha)
- Accepted by all banks and lending institutions
- ~10–12 business days, rush available
- 100% money-back guarantee
Phase II ESA (CSA Z769)
Soil, groundwater and vapour sampling when your Phase I recommends it.
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Hazardous Materials Surveys
Asbestos, lead, mould and designated substance surveys before renovation or demolition.
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Fuel Tank Assessments
Locate and assess heating-oil and fuel storage tanks.
Learn more →Local Phase I ESAs in every province
If your report doesn't meet the standard, you don't pay for it.
Every Phase I we deliver conforms to CSA Z768-01. If a lender or reviewer shows that our report falls short of the standard, we correct it at no cost. If we can't, we refund your fee in full.
What clients say after closing
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Canadian Phase I questions
How much does a Phase I ESA cost in Canada?
A Breeze Phase I ESA in Canada is CA$3,250 flat for every property type up to 640 acres (259 hectares), including sites with more than one parcel. The site visit is included. Rush delivery adds CA$995. Volume clients can ask about special pricing.
What standard do Canadian Phase I reports follow?
Our Canadian Phase I ESAs follow CSA Z768-01, the Canadian Standards Association standard. Our reports are accepted by all banks and lending institutions, including CMHC-insured lenders and credit unions. Ontario projects that need a Record of Site Condition follow O. Reg. 153/04 instead.
Is a CSA Phase I different from a U.S. ASTM Phase I?
Yes. The two standards share the same four parts (records review, site visit, interviews and evaluation), but CSA Z768 uses Canadian terminology such as areas of potential environmental concern (APECs) and relies on federal, provincial and municipal records instead of U.S. EPA databases.
Do you visit the property in person?
Yes. Every Canadian Phase I includes a site visit by a field professional who works in your region.
How long does a Canadian Phase I take?
Standard delivery is about 10 to 12 business days, depending on municipal and provincial record requests. Rush delivery is about 5 to 6 business days.
Ready when your deal is.
Order online now, or talk to an environmental professional first. Either way, we start within one business day.