Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Cost for Warehouse (2026)
Warehouse and logistics Phase 1 ESAs sit between standard commercial and heavy industrial pricing. Large footprints, loading areas, former tenant chemical storage, and rail or truck maintenance zones can expand scope—even when the current use looks low-risk.
National planning baseline (Texas index): $4,600 – $8,150 · Typical turnaround: 7–14 business days; longer for multi-tenant industrial parks
Warehouse Phase 1 ESA cost by state
Competitors often publish one national range. Below are Warehouse-specific estimates at default acreage and history presets—adjust in the calculator for your deal.
| State | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Texas | $4,600 – $8,150 |
| California | $6,100 – $10,850 |
| Florida | $5,050 – $9,000 |
| New York | $5,950 – $10,500 |
What drives Phase 1 ESA pricing for Warehouse?
- Building size and mezzanine / office portions inside warehouse shells.
- Former manufacturing or chemical storage in flex or legacy industrial conversions.
- Large paved yards, detention ponds, and exterior storage areas.
- Multi-tenant occupancy with unknown prior uses.
- Distance from consultant office and after-hours access for active operations.
Common REC themes on Warehouse sites
- Unknown drum or chemical storage from prior tenants
- Stained floor slabs or sumps in maintenance bays
- Adjacent rail spurs or fueling for fleet vehicles
Warehouse Phase 1 ESA calculator
Estimated Cost
$4,600 – $8,150
Planning range for a Phase 1 ESA on Warehouse in Texas (2026 U.S. market baselines + regional index). Not a formal quote.
Confirm scope, exclusions, travel, and lender format with a qualified environmental consultant before closing deadlines.
FAQ
Is a modern logistics warehouse always a low-cost Phase 1 ESA?
New-build warehouses on greenfield pads can price lower. Older flex buildings, chemical-handling tenants, or large multi-acre yards often land in industrial-style quote ranges.