San Francisco Bay Area Property Condition Report Company A San Francisco Bay Area Property Condition Report company requires structural engineers and building contractors in tune with Bay Area customs. The Geo Forward team has immense experience with local building departments, codes, and customs. Geo Forward PCA reports entail a tailored approach to structural and property…
Houston Property Condition Report Company A Houston property condition report company provides a comprehensive inspection of buildings to inform stakeholders about issues and concerns. At a minimum, Houston Property Condition Assessments reference Texas building codes, the ASTM E2018 PCA Standards, and manufacturer recommendations for material and equipment lifetimes. Moreover, a PCA considers structural resistance against natural…
Los Angeles Property Condition Report Company A Los Angeles property condition report company such as Geo Forward provides stakeholders with its expertise in building codes, materials, and engineering-construction principles. In essence, Geo Forward Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) serve as a guiding light for investors of existing structures. Updated April 17, 2024. Advantages of Los Angeles…
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) During a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment or Property Condition Assessment (PCA), buildings undergo visual evaluation for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), and potential asbestos-containing materials (PACMs). Although it’s not a comprehensive asbestos survey report, the environmental professional can still inform users about the chances of any building materials containing asbestos. Asbestos Materials…
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an additional residential building, that serves as a secondary living space on an existing residential property. The primary residential unit may be single-family, or multi-family, and the ADU may be attached to or detached from, the main building. The ADU must contain all the…
What to Know Before a Los Angeles Methane Testing Report This post provides readers with 10 important things to consider before ordering a Los Angeles methane testing report. For more information about what methane testing is, please refer to Geo Forward’s “Official Methane Testing and Soil Gas Survey Page.” Updated August 7, 2024. 1) Confirm…
What is the Property Condition Assessment Process? The property condition assessment process entails an expert’s evaluation of land development, as well as a report that simplifies its findings, conclusions, and estimated costs for repair. And because every property has a unique set of features, a custom checklist applies to each project. Nonetheless, the overall scope…
Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) A Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) evaluates the potential dangers to people where there may be some exposure to chemical contaminants in soil, groundwater, ambient air, or soil gas. Typically, the recommendation for an HHRA stems from the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment process. However, the awareness for indoor air…
Methane Barrier for Soil Vapor Membrane A methane barrier is an impervious soil vapor membrane underlying building slabs and retaining walls. And it has the purpose of stopping subsurface methane soil gas from intruding inside structures. The overall goal is to protect the human occupants of buildings overlying methane soil gas pockets. For instance, petroleum…
Vapor Intrusion & Soil Vapor Testing A vapor intrusion investigation entails the study of toxic soil gases that migrate through the subsurface and into the living spaces of structures aboveground. Geologists perform soil vapor tests to evaluate the presence of vapor-phase contamination underground. Additionally, the chemical content of the vapor samples is examined for toxicity…
