Andersen Environmental: ALTA & Phase 1 ESA Provider

Q: What documents should I have ready when requesting a quote?

For an ALTA survey: a copy of the title commitment (Schedule B is needed for the surveyor to plot exception items), the legal description, prior surveys if available, and your lender's required Table A items list. For a Phase 1 ESA: the property address, parcel ID, current and historical use information, lender-required scope, and any prior environmental reports.

Q: What if the assessment identifies an issue?

For Phase 1 ESAs, identifying a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) typically triggers a recommendation for Phase 2 ESA sampling, which costs $5,000-$25,000+ depending on scope. For ALTA surveys, identifying an encroachment, easement issue, or boundary discrepancy typically opens negotiation with the seller or title company. The 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards' new Table A Item 20 (encroachment summary table) makes these findings clearer and easier to act on.

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About Andersen Environmental

Andersen Environmental is a California-based environmental, engineering, and health-and-safety consulting firm offering Phase 1 ESAs, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and a comprehensive industrial hygiene practice. The firm employs Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) professionals — a credential issued by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene that requires a relevant degree, 5+ years of full-time IH practice, and passing a comprehensive examination. CIH credentials are uncommon among environmental firms at this scale and are particularly valuable for properties requiring asbestos abatement design oversight, indoor air quality investigations, or worker-exposure assessment.

The firm publicly markets two unusual specialty practices that distinguish it from typical Phase 1 ESA shops:

Catastrophe response — emergency environmental services for fire, flood, hazardous material spill, and other property catastrophes. Relevant for buyers in California fire zones, flood-prone Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast markets, or industrial properties with active operations
Hoist (commercial elevator) removal — environmental compliance and disposal for decommissioned hoist equipment, particularly relevant for industrial building redevelopments

Andersen’s Yelp rating is 4.8/5 from 11 reviews — strong for a California-area service firm.

Services Offered

Environmental Due Diligence

Phase I ESA (ASTM E1527-21, AAI-compliant)
Phase II ESA — soil and groundwater testing
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Property Condition Assessments (PCA)

Industrial Hygiene

Asbestos testing and abatement oversight
Lead testing
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) investigations
Worker exposure assessment under CIH supervision
Mold and moisture assessment

Catastrophe Response

Emergency environmental services following fire, flood, or hazmat spill
Damage assessment and remediation scope development
Insurance claim documentation support

Remediation

Soil remediation design and oversight
Soil vapor extraction (SVE) systems
Groundwater investigation and cleanup
Hazardous waste characterization for disposal

Specialty

Hoist (elevator) removal environmental compliance
Demolition oversight for buildings with hazmat content

Service Area

Andersen Environmental is California-headquartered with stated nationwide capability across all 50 states. For Southern California commercial real estate transactions in particular, the firm’s local presence and CIH-certified staff are useful for properties requiring detailed industrial hygiene work alongside the Phase 1 ESA. (Phone: (310) 854-5453 indicates a Greater Los Angeles area code.)

Best For

Properties requiring CIH-supervised industrial hygiene — credential-driven work
California fire-affected properties needing catastrophe response — niche specialty
Pre-1980 buildings requiring AHERA-compliant asbestos surveys
Industrial buildings with elevator/hoist decommissioning — uncommon specialty
Insurance claim-driven environmental scope — catastrophe response practice
Combined ALTA + Phase 1 + IH engagements — single firm, single PM
LA-area / Southern California CRE deals — local presence
Soil-vapor-extraction projects — established remediation method

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Phone: (310) 854-5453
Visit: andersenint.com

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Common Questions

How long does an ALTA survey or Phase 1 ESA take?

Standard turnaround for a Phase 1 ESA is 2-3 weeks; for an ALTA survey, 2-3 weeks for fieldwork plus 1-2 weeks for the final plat. Rush turnarounds (typically 5-7 business days or faster) are available from most providers at a 30-50% premium. Confirm timeline expectations with Andersen Environmental during the quote process — small property size and clean title history typically support faster turnarounds.

What documents should I have ready when requesting a quote?

For an ALTA survey: a copy of the title commitment (Schedule B is needed for the surveyor to plot exception items), the legal description, prior surveys if available, and your lender’s required Table A items list. See the ALTA Table A Configurator to identify lender-required items.

For a Phase 1 ESA: the property address, parcel ID, current and historical use information, lender-required scope (some lenders specify additional scopes beyond ASTM E1527-21), and any prior environmental reports.

What if the assessment identifies an issue?

For Phase 1 ESAs, identifying a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) typically triggers a recommendation for Phase 2 ESA sampling. Phase 2 ESAs cost $5,000-$25,000+ depending on scope. Budget for this possibility on properties with industrial history, gas station / dry cleaner adjacency, or pre-1980 operations.

For ALTA surveys, identifying an encroachment, easement issue, or boundary discrepancy typically opens negotiation with the seller, title company, or neighboring property owner. The 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards’ new Table A Item 20 (encroachment summary table) makes these findings clearer and easier to act on.

How do I verify a provider is licensed?

Cross-check the provider’s state license number with the appropriate state regulatory body. For land surveyors, this is the state’s Board of Professional Land Surveyors (sometimes combined with Engineers). For environmental consultants, most states do not require a specific Phase 1 ESA license but the consultant should have a relevant credential (P.G., P.E., or CIH) and the firm should be on lender pre-approved lists where applicable.