Environmental Real Estate Services
Encon Environmental and Encon Commercial Real Estate Services work together to provide environmental due diligence, cleanup strategies, and brokerage support for commercial and industrial properties across California.
By combining an environmental engineering firm with an in-house real estate brokerage, we help owners, buyers, and lenders understand risk, plan remediation, and ultimately position properties for sale or long-term use.
- Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) statewide.
- Remediation planning and Phase III cleanup for contaminated properties.
- Integrated brokerage services to market and transact environmental properties.
Integrated Environmental & Real Estate Services
Encon is a full-service environmental engineering firm with an in-house environmental property brokerage platform focused on commercial and industrial real estate in California.
Our environmental team performs Phase I and Phase II ESAs, site investigations, and remedial design to address contamination and regulatory directives. Once a property is positioned for sale or refinancing, our real estate division provides market insight and brokerage support to move the transaction forward.
This combination allows us to help owners and investors move from “problem property” to market-ready asset, particularly in the Los Angeles industrial corridors and other infill markets where environmental issues are common.
- Aligned environmental and real estate strategies from the start.
- Clear communication with lenders, buyers, and environmental agencies.
- Focused plans to reach “ready to sell” or “ready to finance” status.
- Support for pricing, credits, and escrow structures tied to environmental conditions.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Encon has prepared well over a thousand Phase I ESAs for commercial and industrial properties throughout California, including many used by banks and lending institutions to support loans.
A Phase I ESA reviews current and historical uses of the subject property and surrounding area to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs). Our reports are tailored to real estate decision-making—helping owners, buyers, brokers, attorneys, and lenders understand potential liability and next steps.
- Site reconnaissance and interviews with knowledgeable parties.
- Review of historical aerials, fire insurance maps, city directories, and permits.
- Regulatory database review for the property and surrounding area.
- Identification and discussion of RECs and data gaps.
- Recommendations regarding the need for Phase II investigation.
Phase II Property Investigations
When a Phase I ESA identifies RECs, Encon designs Phase II investigations that are specific to your site, proposed use, and timeline. Our field crews perform soil, soil gas, and groundwater sampling across California using our direct-push (e.g., Geoprobe) equipment and other drilling methods as needed.
Samples are submitted to certified laboratories for analysis. Encon’s Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist interpret the results, prepare clear reports, and outline practical options for managing risk and moving the deal forward.
- Development of investigation work plans responsive to lender and regulatory needs.
- Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling programs.
- Use of direct-push and drilling methods (including Geoprobe systems).
- Laboratory coordination and chain-of-custody management.
- Reporting with conclusions, risk perspective, and recommended next steps.
Phase III Cleanup and Property Repositioning
For contaminated properties, Encon works with owners and their advisors to develop cleanup strategies that align with development goals. We help move sites from investigation into remediation and ultimately toward regulatory closure or risk-managed reuse.
Our experience includes fueling facilities, legacy industrial properties, and sites being converted to retail, restaurant, educational, and other community uses across California.
- Development of site-specific remedial action plans.
- Soil excavation, in-situ treatment, and groundwater cleanup approaches.
- Coordination with local and state environmental agencies.
- Integration of cleanup activities with construction and redevelopment schedules.
- Documentation to support regulatory closure and future property use.
Environmental Property Brokerage & Site Selection
Encon Commercial Real Estate Services focuses on office, industrial, and logistics properties where environmental history is part of every real estate decision.
John Scatoloni
Managing Director – Real Estate Division
Encon Commercial Real Estate Services
e. jscatoloni@enconcommercial.com
p. (562) 777-2200
c. (310) 663-6688
f. (562) 777-2201
- Develop a clear understanding of each client’s operational and financial needs.
- Apply experience to create tailored site and building solutions.
- Align logistics and facility requirements with warehouse and industrial selection.
- Help clients achieve growth and expansion objectives within budget.
- Provide responsive, relationship-based service over the long term.
Ready to Discuss an Environmental Property in California?
Whether you are reviewing a single asset or a larger portfolio, Encon can help you understand environmental risk, plan investigation and cleanup, and support your real estate strategy.
