environmental phase 1 test???

[Casey Wickline]

Hey guys,

 I NEED your help. I am in the process in purchasing my first property and my real estate agent is strongly suggesting that I get a eviromental test done on the property and soil before we close. Says its very standard practice to have this done. The property is beside a mechanic garage so he suggested it even more so. Is this a good idea? It's a 1,750.00 test so that kinda hurts the budget a little bit. What do you guys think?