Environmental Search Report (Environmental Risk Assessment)
Used for:
Residential and commercial property purchases.
Provided by:
Companies like Landmark, Groundsure, Future Climate Info (FCI), etc.
Covers:
- Contaminated land (based on Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990)
- Flood risk (fluvial, pluvial, tidal)
- Radon gas exposure
- Ground stability (e.g. sinkholes, mining)
- Proximity to landfills, waste treatment, or industrial sites
- Historical land use (e.g. former petrol stations, factories)
Purpose:
To alert buyers and lenders of potential environmental liabilities or insurance risks.