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Phase II Environmental Cost Calculator

Phase II ESAs sample and test. This calculator sizes the cost.

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Total Phase II cost

$26,000

Fieldwork cost

$18,000

Lab + report

$8,000

How the math works

Fieldwork = borings × rate + wells × rate. Total = fieldwork + lab + report.

Phase II findings drive entire deal outcome. If contamination is confirmed, negotiate indemnity from seller (caps exposure), escrow holdback (funds remediation), or price adjustment (reflects remediation cost). Walking away is also reasonable when remediation cost approaches equity check.

How to Use

  1. Enter number of borings.
  2. Enter boring cost.
  3. Enter number of monitoring wells.
  4. Enter well cost.
  5. Enter lab analysis cost.
  6. Read Phase II total cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Phase II triggered?

Phase I identifies REC (Recognized Environmental Condition): historical industrial use, underground storage tank, contaminated neighboring site, visible staining. Phase II required to confirm presence or absence of contamination.

Typical cost?

Simple Phase II (3-6 borings, soil only): $8,000-15,000. Moderate (6-12 borings + groundwater): $15,000-40,000. Complex (extensive sampling, monitoring wells): $40,000-150,000+. Highly site-specific.

Outcomes?

Clean (no contamination): closing proceeds. Low-level contamination: deal with indemnity, escrow holdback, or disclosure. Significant contamination: Phase III (remediation planning), $100k-$millions. Walk away is common option.

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