I finally paid for a full environmental site assessment on a Corktown warehouse, cost me $8,500 and it saved the whole deal.

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That is the definition of money well spent. People skip that step to save cash and end up in a world of hurt later. The peace of mind alone is worth it. Smart move getting it done.

wendyk565d ago

People forget that report becomes a legal shield... if the city ever tries to blame you for old ground pollution you didn't cause. Had a friend in a similar spot, and that paper trail proved the mess was from a long-gone dry cleaner. Without it, he would have been stuck with the cleanup bill. It's not just about knowing, it's about having proof.

alice_hart4d ago

Honestly used to see those reports as just another box to check. Reading what @wendyk56 said about their friend really flipped that for me. It's not just paperwork, it's actual protection. The idea of getting stuck with a huge bill for something you didn't do is terrifying. Now I get why having that proof is the whole point. Definitely not skipping that step if I'm ever in that spot.