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About PropertySiteCheck

Making environmental due diligence accessible to everyone

PropertySiteCheck was founded to solve a simple but expensive problem: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments cost $3,500–$7,000 and take weeks, while the underlying environmental data is scattered across dozens of government databases that are free but impractical to search.

Our Mission

We believe every property transaction should start with a basic environmental screen — not just the ones with six‑figure budgets. By aggregating federal, state, and local environmental data into a single, understandable risk score, we give buyers, agents, and lenders the information they need to make smarter decisions.

The Problem We Solve

  • Cost barrier: Phase I ESAs cost $3,500–$7,000, putting them out of reach for most residential and small‑commercial transactions.
  • Time delay: Traditional assessments take 4‑6 weeks, often blowing through transaction deadlines.
  • Data fragmentation: Environmental records are scattered across 17+ agencies, each with different search interfaces and formats.
  • Information gap: Most buyers proceed without any environmental review, exposing themselves to hidden liabilities.

How PropertySiteCheck Works

We built a screening tool, not a replacement for a Phase I ESA. Our composite score aggregates 17 environmental signals — from leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) and Superfund sites to flood risk and radon zones — into a single 0‑100 risk score for any Michigan census tract.

For Property Buyers

Screen any Michigan address in 30 seconds. Know if you need a professional assessment before you spend $3,500-$7,000 on a Phase I ESA.

For Real Estate Agents

Add environmental due diligence to your service offering without becoming an expert. Share PropertySiteCheck reports to demonstrate thoroughness.

For Lenders & Appraisers

Integrate environmental screening into your underwriting workflow. Flag high‑risk properties early in the loan process.

For Environmental Consultants

Use PropertySiteCheck as a preliminary screening tool to prioritize properties that need a full Phase I ESA, saving time for you and your clients.

Built on Trusted Data

All our data comes directly from federal, state, and regional agencies. We don't create or interpret environmental data — we organize it and make it searchable.

Primary Data Sources

Federal Agencies

  • • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
  • • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
  • • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

State & Regional Agencies

  • • Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • • Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
  • • Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

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