Integrated, commercially focused, environmental due diligence.
We always adopt a rigorous, methodical approach to environmental due diligence, underpinned by a strong understanding of both technical and commercial drivers. Our team holds a deep expertise in environmental risk, ensuring that our assessments go beyond a simple ‘desktop’ exercise and instead bridge the gap to provide meaningful insight into the underlying environmental context of each site.
This integrated perspective allows us to identify potential liabilities early, helping clients make informed investment and development decisions. A key strength of our reporting lies in the quality and depth of our research, as our Phase 1 assessments, prepared by dual-qualified, experienced consultants, are underpinned by comprehensive review of historical maps, environmental databases, regulatory records, and previous site uses.
This research is complemented by telephone consultations with relevant contaminated land officers, undertaken by experienced professionals, who understand how to interrogate the detail in the context of contamination risk, allowing us to identify subtle indicators that may otherwise be overlooked through lesser assessments. The result is a well-evidenced, balanced and robust appraisal that clients and lenders can rely upon.
We are particularly effective in translating technical findings into clear, practical, actionable advice. Our reports are concise, well-structured, and tailored to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders, from institutional investors and lenders to developers and occupiers. Rather than simply identifying risks, we provide pragmatic recommendations, including whether further investigation is warranted and how potential issues might be managed or mitigated. This distilled clarity is especially valuable in time-sensitive transactions, where decisive guidance is essential.
Another factor that sets us apart is our responsiveness and commercial awareness. We fully understand the pressures of property transactions and consistently deliver high-quality outputs within tight timeframes. Our ISO accredited assessor team works closely with clients and wider professional team (including our building surveyors), ensuring that environmental considerations are properly integrated into broader due diligence and project strategies. This collaborative approach enhances efficiency and ensures that risks are addressed holistically and well within required timescales.
The combination of our technical competence, attention to detail, and client-focused delivery makes us exceptionally effective at providing Environmental Phase 1 Assessments. Our innate ability to identify, evaluate, and clearly communicate environmental risks gives clients the confidence to proceed with transactions and developments, knowing that potential issues have been thoroughly considered and risks properly categorised in context.
What our clients say
"JH provide key advice in ensuring we maximise quality and minimise cost across our sites, while dealing with the nuances that each Cat A space brings. We would recommend Jones Hargreaves to any corporate firm with a requirement for good quality Project Management."
"Over the last few years, Jones Hargreaves have provided an excellent service. In addition to providing sound technical advice, they have overlaid that at all times. All members of the team have been very responsive and highly effective, which has been a vital support for our growing business in the UK."
"They stayed engaged long after the contract ended, which says everything."
"Jones Hargreaves are a key supplier to LXi and a critical part of our consultant team infrastructure. Their responsiveness and turnaround times are second to none. The teams’ partner led service is of excellent quality and gives us enormous comfort that the risks associated with real estate acquisition and asset management are mitigated wherever possible. Even more importantly they are always on the end of the phone to discuss progress and strategy and provide comfort where required."
"Jones Hargreaves are advisors who we regularly appoint for due diligence, project and dilapidations instructions. We value the quality of their advice and responsiveness to requests."
"We have always found Jones Hargreaves to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven. We enjoy working with Jones Hargreaves and would happily recommend their services to others."
"We have engaged Jones Hargreaves on a number of instructions ranging from dilapidations to contract administration and have always found the team to be highly responsive, proactive and effective. We would thoroughly recommend their services."
"JH started working with Ribston undertaking acquisitions surveys and have progressed to overseeing large refurbishments projects on our behalf, including the project management of the demolition and redevelopment of a large 5-acre site, which will have a build contract on phase one of £3.5m. Jones Hargreaves deploy the skills to undertake all of their required roles competently and effectively."
"We have worked with Jones Hargreaves for a number of years on a range of instructions, primarily dilapidations surveys and the contract administration of refurbishment works. We have always found the team to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven and look forward to working with them in the future."
"Jones Hargreaves has been an exceptional partner to the Mileway team, consistently delivering high-quality work that is both timely and budget-conscious. Their commercial insight and proactive approach ensure smooth collaboration, with every project being handled with precision and attention to detail."
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