Environmental Due Diligence Services for Real Estate & Business Acquisitions
Ramtox provides comprehensive environmental due diligence services supporting real estate transactions and business acquisitions throughout California. We assist buyers, investors, lenders, and legal teams in identifying environmental regulatory risks, permit issues, and potential liabilities prior to closing, helping clients make informed decisions and reduce exposure.
Our multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists conducts thorough, defensible evaluations aligned with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
What We Evaluate
Ramtox reviews facilities subject to environmental regulation, including industrial, manufacturing, fuel, chemical, and stormwater-regulated operations. Our assessments focus on:
- Environmental permits and regulatory filings
- Compliance history and enforcement actions
- Open violations and unresolved corrective actions
- Permit gaps and future compliance obligations
- Potential impacts to property value, financing, and operations
Industries We Support
Ramtox has extensive due diligence experience across a wide range of regulated sectors, including:
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Chemical and hazardous materials operations
- Stormwater-regulated sites
- Fuel storage and petroleum facilities
- Healthcare, technology, and data centers
- Aerospace, metals, and heavy industry
- Real estate transactions requiring Phase I and Phase II ESAs
Purpose of Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental due diligence is conducted to:
- Identify existing and potential environmental liabilities
- Reduce exposure to cleanup costs, penalties, and enforcement actions
- Satisfy lender, investor, and insurer requirements
- Preserve eligibility for CERCLA liability protections
- Support accurate transaction pricing and risk allocation
- Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
Ramtox performs and coordinates Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards and All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) requirements.
Phase I ESA: Identifies Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) through records review, site reconnaissance, interviews, and database research.
Phase II ESA: Conducted when RECs are identified and may include soil, groundwater, or vapor sampling.
Regulatory Awareness
Our due diligence services consider relevant environmental frameworks, including federal, California, and local regulatory programs affecting hazardous materials, waste, air quality, water quality, stormwater, tanks, and land reuse. We help clients understand how these requirements may affect acquisition risk, redevelopment plans, and ongoing compliance.
Transaction Risk Management Support
Ramtox supports clients through every stage of the acquisition process:
Pre-Acquisition
- AAI-compliant Phase I ESA review
- Evaluation of environmental regulatory obligations Coordination with environmental counsel
If Issues Are Identified
- Phase II ESA coordination
- Regulatory agency engagement and response strategy
Post-Acquisition
- Permit acquisition and compliance planning
- CERS and hazardous materials filings
- Ongoing audits, reporting, and regulatory support
Meet Our Experts
Ramtox’s environmental consulting services are supported by a highly qualified leadership and technical team:
- George Sarkiss Zoumalan — CFO, Director of Environmental Services & Health and Safety Program Manager; NREP Certified Registered Environmental Property Assessor
- Charleen Ternian — CEO, Ramtox Corporation; Director of Operations
- Marina Petrosyan — Stormwater Compliance Program Manager; SPCC and APSA Specialist
- Bianca Golpashin — Stormwater Compliance, CERS, and SMARTS Specialist
- Thomas Hall — Underground and Aboveground Petroleum Tank Compliance Specialist
- Tony Kiani — UST/AST Compliance and AQMD Testing & Inspection Specialist
- Amy Ablakat — Environmental Impact Consultant; Land Development Specialist
- Victor Duran — UST/AST Removal and Installation Specialist; Regulatory Compliance with Local Fire Departments and CUPAs
- Don Keller — Registered Geologist; Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Specialist
- Yonan Benjamin — Certified Industrial Hygienist; Occupational Health and Safety Specialist; Certified in Asbestos, Mold, and Lead
- Scott O’Canner — Licensed Civil Engineer; Site Development, Grading, Drainage, and Stormwater Regulatory Reporting; CEQA Support
- Kamal Sadeghi — Civil and Professional Structural Engineer; Structural Design, Analysis, and Safety Evaluation