Environmental Logistics & Consulting
We assess the risks. You plan what’s next.
At Environmental Logistics and Consulting (ELC), we offer a wide range of consulting services to address all aspects of environmental management and compliance.
Women-ownedsmall business
EstablishedCoral Springs, Florida
Working daysTypical Phase I turnaround
Consultationquotes and initial consultations
What do we do
Explore our servicesELC performs Phase I ESAs, based on the industry standard as laid out by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) E1527-21 and US EPA All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI). Many projects include multiple site portfolios with short turnaround times.
We assist clients with obtaining renovation and demolition permits through our asbestos sampling services. We also provide environmental risk assessment and Phase II ESAs including soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling.
01ASTM E1527-21
Phase I ESA
Historical and regulatory review to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions.
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02Subsurface
Phase II ESA
Soil, soil gas, and groundwater sampling to confirm or rule out RECs.
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03Permitting
Asbestos Sampling
Building-material sampling for renovation and demolition permits.
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04Regulatory
Compliance
Agency navigation and responses to violation notices and warning letters.
Learn moreABOUT ELC / IN THE FIELD
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Looking deeper.
Our mission is to excel in the environmental service industry, using solid management skills in order to resolve client issues, facilitate regulatory compliance, and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
More about ELC
Every property has a story.
We help you understand it.
For owners, investors, developers, and lenders making decisions about the places we live, work, and build.
Find your property type
New Development
New development projects require Phase I ESAs to evaluate risks from historical practices on specific parcels of land.
Industrial Properties
Industrial properties have unique environmental risk factors based on hazardous substances used in manufacturing and wastes generated by industrial processes.
General Commercial
We have extensive experience evaluating all types of commercial properties including multifamily complexes, hotels, shopping centers, hospitals, gas stations, day care centers, schools, office buildings, and more.
The assessment process
A typical Phase I ESA takes 10 to 15 working days. A rush project can be negotiated for an expedited fee. Explore the assessment process below.
01Scope & kickoff
We confirm the property boundaries, your objectives, and whether you are seeking landowner liability protections under CERCLA. This defines the level of inquiry and locks the timeline.
02Historical & records review
We reconstruct the property history through aerial photos, city directories, fire insurance maps, and chain of title, then pull federal, state, and local environmental databases for the site and surrounding area.
03Site reconnaissance
A site visit documents current conditions and looks for evidence of storage tanks, staining, chemical use, PCBs, and other indicators of Recognized Environmental Conditions.
04Interviews & regulatory
We interview owners, occupants, and local officials, and review regulatory files to corroborate findings and close any data gaps.
05Report & recommendations
You receive a concise technical report with Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations, including whether a Phase II ESA is warranted.
Discuss your propertyWhat our clients say
Read about our clients’ experience working with ELC.
We rely on ELC for all our most important Phase I environmental reports. Ellen in particular has the years of practical experience needed to make sure the reports she produces are top notch. ELC's value is unmatched in the industry and I always go to ELC with work first before anyone else. I know it will get done right and quickly.
I highly recommend Environmental Logistics and Consulting for their exceptional Phase I Environmental Site Assessment services. Having worked with them extensively, I have consistently found their professionalism and thoroughness to be outstanding. Their team delivers detailed, insightful reports and excels at meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
We have worked with ELC in the southeastern United States for several years, and Ellen is one of our most trusted consultants to engage with for challenging sites, especially in Florida. ELC is responsive, reliable, knowledgeable and does good quality work. We would not hesitate to recommend ELC for environmental site assessment and asbestos work.
We have worked with Ellen on projects from Virginia, up and down Florida to Cancun and the Bahamas. With each, Ellen was timely, thorough and, what we especially appreciate, practical in her approach and findings. Another element we appreciate is that she is fun. We look forward to continuing our partnership in 2025 and beyond.
Straight answers.
Start with the essentials: what an assessment involves, how long it takes, and what shapes the cost.
01What is a Phase I ESA?
An ESA determines if a parcel is subject to Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), Historical RECs (HRECs), or Controlled RECs (CRECs).
02How long does an ESA take?
A typical Phase I ESA takes 10 to 15 working days. A rush project can be negotiated for an expedited fee.
03How much does a Phase I ESA cost?
Cost depends on size, location, and the types of current and historical operations onsite. Quotes and initial consultations are always free.
A trusted business partner.
Veteran Housing Corp has recognized ELC with its Trusted Business Partner Seal of Approval. We are pleased to share this recognition from one of our nonprofit clients.
Get in touch with ELC
Contact Ellen with questions or to discuss your project.