It's a social problem, based on cultural beliefs and environmental aspects, especially by regions of our country, rural and metropolitan areas.

It seems like they have thought this through and made the conscious decision to avoid all of the reporting requirements necessary.

Kyle Zaylor is correct in saying it's like herding cats, because there are so many different agencies, departments, professionals, tradespeople that have to be dealt with, and if you run into any environmental concerns, it multiplies.

Not saying that's a bad thing (as long as that's a conscious decision), but something to think about.Let me know if you have any questions about the area.

Travis WestMAC0325 (Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant; State of Texas); CIEC #0306009 (Certified Indoor Environmental Consulant; ACAC.org)

The lot is already zoned where I could build up to a triplex by right and I would put in contingencies in the contract regarding the environmental tests done to make sure the land is suitable to build on, utility hook-ups,etc.

We suspect of having asbestos in some old pipes and called an asbestos specialist from Healthy Environmental, Ontario.

Hi,i'm an environmental professional - doing compliance work for a manufacturing company (reporting on pollution).

The actuals have always been at the bottom end for us, but all takes is one property that needs a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment to put you at the other end.

I apologize for having too many questions - I do have a tendency to talk/type as I think, like a stream of consciousness, and sometimes thinkin out loud has its drawbacks lol.