Looking for a Phase I ESA in La Mesa, CA? Describe your project once and up to three environmental consultants who work in La Mesa and San Diego County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
La Mesa is home to about 60,767 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a stable community (−0.6% since 2020). With 6,684 people per sq mi, it is a densely built-up area. Commercial sales and loans here routinely require a Phase I, especially for former industrial, gas station and dry cleaning sites.
La Mesa at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 60,767 (−0.6% since 2020)
- Rank in California
- 147th of 482 cities and towns
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
- Population density
- 6,684 people per sq mi (densely built-up)
- Type
- City (La Mesa city)
- Main county
- San Diego County
What to check before hiring in La Mesa
- Qualifications: the report is signed by an Environmental Professional under the EPA All Appropriate Inquiries rule; some states also license environmental consultants.
- Lender requirements: check whether your lender has its own scope or reliance letter requirements.
- Timing: order early: records requests and the site visit take time.
- Price drivers: property size and history, number of buildings and turnaround.
Useful official resources
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EPA: brownfields
All Appropriate Inquiries and brownfields programs.
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ASTM International
Publisher of the E1527 standard.
Services available in La Mesa
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Records review, site visit and interviews to ASTM E1527 by an Environmental Professional, for a purchase or a loan.
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Soil, groundwater or vapor sampling when a Phase I identifies a recognized environmental condition.
Frequently asked questions in La Mesa
How much does a Phase I ESA cost in La Mesa, CA?
It depends on the size and history of the property and the turnaround. Describe the property: consultants who serve La Mesa send a proposal.
How long does it take?
Often two to three weeks; rush service is usually available.
What if the Phase I finds something?
A Phase II may be recommended to sample soil or groundwater and assess the extent.
Which environmental consultants will contact me?
Up to three independent environmental consultants who serve La Mesa and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.