The purpose of Due Diligence Services is to evaluate site conditions for indications of potential environmental concerns and property's physical conditions. Our reports provide reliable and detailed information that includes environmental conditions, building operation systems, capital improvement requirements, overall design and architectural features, and any signs of materials physical deterioration that could detract from the buildings potential to generate income.

Property Condition Assessment Services
Trigon | Kleinfelder provides an independent third party evaluation and detailed information of a property’s condition, including the building’s operating systems, energy efficiency, security systems, signs of material physical deterioration or functional obsolescence, and capital improvement requirements. The major purpose of the Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is not only to identify capital outlay requirements but also to identify factors, which might negatively affect the building’s potential to generate income. Consideration is also given to local zoning and building codes or hazards, which might affect the stability of a property’s income stream.

Trigon | Kleinfelder conducts Property Condition Assessments in general accordance with criteria developed by Standard and Poors, and includes the following elements:

Mold Assessment and Remediation Services
Trigon | Kleinfelder provides mold assessment and remediation services for several insurance companies and has provided litigation support services in mold related lawsuits. We are confident in our ability to provide these services in a cost effective and professional manner.

Indoor air quality has become an increasing concern in residential and commercial buildings. Mold is everywhere and naturally occurs in the environment. When an uncontrolled or sustained release of moisture occurs in an indoor environment, it can trigger a rapid growth of mold. The mold will continue to grow and spread until the moisture problem is corrected. The problem can be obvious as in the case of a burst water line, or it can be less obvious as in the case of a malfunctioning or inadequate air conditioning system.

The health effects associated with mold largely depend on the types of mold present, the concentration, and the sensitivity of the individual to mold. Health implications associated with mold exposure can include effects on the respiratory and nervous system. In some extreme cases, a possible link may be drawn to some forms of cancer. Therefore, it is imperative that suspected mold issues be assessed, the moisture problem corrected, and abatement be completed in a timely manner by qualified and trained personnel.

Asbestos Services
Asbestos Surveys are performed by our certified inspectors according to AHERA, NESHAP, and OSHA standards. The surveys are being performed as part of many Phase I Environmental Site Assessments where existing buildings were built prior to 1981. The surveys are also being performed in accordance with OSHA criteria for rebuttal of the presumption that all thermal insulation and surfacing materials contain asbestos as dictated in 29CFR 1910.1001 and 29CFR 1926.1101.

Asbestos Sampling is performed by our Certified Inspectors in accordance with regulatory requirements. The samples are then sent to a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory for analysis to determine the presence of asbestos.

Operations and Maintenance Plans are required by OSHA for any commercial or industrial facility that have thermal insulation or surfacing materials that contain asbestos. These plans are designed to make the company’s employees and any outside contractors aware of the asbestos containing materials and how to deal with them when encountered in the workplace.

Trigon | Kleinfelder can develop the Plans and Specifications required to perform asbestos abatement. We assist clients in developing the bid package for the abatement contractors and assist in the selection of the abatement contractor. Trigon | Kleinfelder provides experienced qualified personnel to provide Project Management/Air Monitoring during the asbestos abatement. We monitor the work of the abatement contractor to ensure that the plans and specifications are being adhered to and that the work is being performed in a safe and timely manner.

Environmental Site Assessment Services
An Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an important element of most real estate transactions. The purpose of the ESA is to evaluate site conditions for indications of potential environmental concerns that have the potential to result in an environmental liability. Environmental liability may include reduced value of the property, reduced use(s) of the property and clean-up costs for the property and sometimes adjacent properties.Trigon | Kleinfelder has a dedicated team of environmental and engineering professionals with over 100 years of combined experience performing various types of ESAs. We have performed ESAs for various clients including lending institutions, developers, and individual property owners. Trigon | Kleinfelder has performed an estimated 2,000 ESAs in the Carolinas. Each ESA is reviewed and sealed by a registered Professional Engineer. Our services include the following: