Preliminary Site Due Diligence
TerraGenesis evaluates a property's environmental conditions and potential regulatory constraints early in the planning or acquisition process. Our preliminary site due diligence helps identify potential issues involving wetlands and streams, soils, regulated resources, permitting, and other environmental considerations before they affect project planning, cost, or schedule.
What We Assess
This list is not exhaustive, but it reflects the most common due diligence factors evaluated before a property transaction or development decision.
Wetlands, Streams & Aquatic Resources
Desktop review of potential wetlands, streams, waterways, and other aquatic resource constraints.
Soils & Site Conditions
Review of soils, drainage, topography, and other site conditions that may affect development feasibility.
Environmental & Regulatory Constraints
Identification of potential federal, state, and local environmental permitting or regulatory considerations.
Historical Land Use & Environmental Concerns
Review of readily available historical information and potential past uses that may warrant further investigation.
Threatened & Endangered Species
Preliminary review of potential listed-species considerations and associated regulatory requirements.
Existing Site Features & Potential Environmental Concerns
Identification of observable or known site features that may warrant additional evaluation.
Our Due Diligence Process
Due diligence typically moves through four stages from initial scoping to final report delivery.
1. Initial Project Review — Review the property, proposed project, and available information.
2. Site Evaluation, if Needed — Evaluate available maps, aerial imagery, regulatory databases, and historical records for the property.
3. Findings & Recommendations — Identify potential environmental constraints and recommend appropriate next steps.
Get Ahead of Site Constraints Before You Buy or Build
Talk with a TerraGenesis professional about your site before finalizing your acquisition or development plans. We provide fast, practical answers so you can move forward with confidence.