Hillmann Consulting: Phase 1 ESA & PCA 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 Hillmann Consulting

Hillmann Consulting was founded in 1985 by Christopher Hillmann, who started the firm after recognizing the need for a more ethical approach to environmental consulting in the New York City market. The firm is headquartered in New Jersey (908 area code) and has grown into a national multi-discipline consulting practice with offices serving the broader U.S. market. Chris Hillmann remains CEO four decades after founding, supported by a family-led and veteran-supported principal team.

Leadership

Christopher Hillmann — Chief Executive Officer (founder, since 1985; Stockton University graduate; (908) 688-7800; chillmann@hillmannconsulting.com)
Matthew Kamin, P.E. — President & Principal (joined January 2002; structural engineer with Civil Engineering degree from University of New Hampshire and Masters of Engineering from Cornell; (732) 291-7900)
Michael Nehlsen — Executive Vice President, Director of Client Relationships, Principal (Air Force veteran with 30+ years of environmental consulting; advocates for disabled veterans)
Jacob Hillmann — Chief Strategy Officer & Principal (joined 2001 as an environmental technician; succession path for the family’s leadership continuity)
Michele Spinowitz — Chief Business Development Officer & Principal (25+ years of sales management and relationship cultivation)

The continuity of leadership — Chris Hillmann as founder/CEO for 40 years, and the family + principal succession — is a meaningful operational signal for buyers who value stable client-relationship management on multi-year engagements.

Services Offered

Hillmann’s services span the full real estate and construction lifecycle:

Environmental Due Diligence

Phase I ESA (ASTM E1527-21, AAI-compliant)
Phase II ESA — soil and groundwater investigation
Environmental compliance — RCRA, CWA, CAA, state programs
Brownfield redevelopment support

Building Science & PCA

Property Condition Assessments (PCA) — physical capital needs analysis
Building science — moisture, envelope, indoor air quality investigations
Construction risk management — pre-construction reviews and progress monitoring

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Industrial Hygiene — workplace exposure assessment
Asbestos, Lead, Mold surveys and abatement design
Health & Safety plans and training
OSHA compliance programs

Energy Consulting

Energy audits and benchmarking
Sustainability and ESG advisory
Building performance optimization

Service Area

Hillmann operates nationwide with primary density in the Northeast (NJ, NY, CT, PA, MA) reflecting the firm’s NYC-market origins. Specific regional offices serve the broader Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest markets. For NYC, NJ, and Long Island CRE transactions in particular, Hillmann’s local AHJ familiarity (NJDEP, NYDEC, regional EPA Region 2 staff) is a meaningful differentiator versus out-of-region national firms.

Best For

NYC, New Jersey, and Long Island CRE transactions — deep regional regulatory familiarity
Pre-1980 buildings requiring AHERA asbestos + LBP surveys — full IH practice in-house
Bundled Phase 1 ESA + PCA engagements — single firm, single PM
Veteran-owned buyers / VOSB procurement — EVP Michael Nehlsen leads dedicated veteran-supported practice
Construction-stage risk management on development projects — established practice
Multifamily acquisitions with EHS compliance scope — RCRA, OSHA, AHERA bundled
Buyers valuing long-tenured family-led firm stability — 40-year-old principal-led structure

Request a Quote

Contact Hillmann Consulting directly:

Phone: (908) 688-7800
Email: chillmann@hillmannconsulting.com
Visit: hillmannconsulting.com

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Common Questions

How long does a 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 Hillmann Consulting 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.