Looking for a Phase I ESA in Celina, TN? Describe your project once and up to three environmental consultants who work in Celina and Clay County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Celina is home to about 1,424 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a stable community (+0.1% since 2020). With 773 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Commercial sales and loans here routinely require a Phase I, especially for former industrial, gas station and dry cleaning sites.
Celina at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,424 (+0.1% since 2020)
- Rank in Tennessee
- 208th of 344 cities and towns
- Land area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Population density
- 773 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- City (Celina city)
- Main county
- Clay County
What to check before hiring in Celina
- 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 Celina
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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 Celina
How much does a Phase I ESA cost in Celina, TN?
It depends on the size and history of the property and the turnaround. Describe the property: consultants who serve Celina 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 Celina 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.