
I will walk the roof or use a drone to carefully evaluate its conditon. Low slope / flat roofs need annual maintenance to prevent water intrusion. I document areas that need repair or let you know if the roof needs to be replaced.
I walk the entire property several times to document any site drainage issues and determine the condition of the parking lot, walkways, siding, trim, windows, and doors.
I look for indications of foundation movement and structural problems and walk the attic when safe to do so.
The age of the heating and cooling equipment will be determined. In the summer, I confirm the system cools the building(s) and operate the systems in the heat modes in the winter. You will receive a list of needed maintenance issues which may help prolong the life of the equipment.
The age of the water heater(s) will be determined and I confirm that they function. If they need to be replaced, I let you know too - they have short lifespans. Readily accessible plumbing components will be evaluated for leaks.
The condition of the breaker panels will be documented and most importantly, I look for any electrical safety hazards.
Ventilation equipment is checked to ensure they function. Attic insulation (if present) is documented.
I detemine the overall condition of the interior. A representative number of doors and windows are inspected as well. The biggest issue I look for inside buildings are signs of water intusion.
I document the presence or absence of lighted exit signs, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, and other features related to the safety of occupants.
Whether you currently own a commercial property or plan to invest in one, I encourage you to obtain a commercial property inspection. Being a retired law enforcement officer, you can trust my inspection results will be thorough and trustworthy. I am a CCPIA certified coomercial property inspector which means I adhere to a nationwide inspection standard. An independent and professional inspection of the property will provide you peace of mind about your investment.
Please reach us at bluelineinspector@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
As you would expect, the fee varies based on the size, age, and type of property. A small convenience store inspection might cost $650 whereas a large shopping center could cost $3000. Call, text, or email to obtain a quote. You can rest assured the value you receive from our inspections will more than justify the fee paid. Also, the inspection can be tailored to your needs if there are areas of the business or systems you do not need inspected.
Payment is due prior to the inspection or can be paid at the time of the inspection if you are attending. You can pay by check, card, or cash. We use SQUARE for online, secure card processing. Payments by card will have a 3% fee added. If not attending, you can mail your check to us so long as it arrives prior to the inspection- or you can give a check to your agent to bring to the inspection. NOTE: if the inspection project is a very large property (or involves multiple properties), we will consider a payment arrangement of 50% prior to the inspection and 50% after the inspection is complete. No report will be released until payment is paid in full.
The report will be delivered within 48 hrs of the inspection date. You will receive a link to a simple, online report that you can view on any device. The report is designed to be viewed online, however it can be easily saved as a pdf.
You or your agent can schedule the inspection with us by phone, text, or email. Ideally, the inspection should take place when any businesses at the property are closed to the public or during the slowest time of the day.
We visually evaluate the foundation, plumbing, electrical, roof, HVAC, interior, and the exterior of the building. The best way to understand exactly what is included and what is excluded from a commercial property inspection is to review the standards of practice we follow.
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No. We recommend you you have an envornmetal services company perform that important inspection. Some commercial inspectors who claim to offer this service are not actually qualified to completely perform it from start to finish. They are likely data-collectors for a third-party, out-of-state environmental company. For liability reasons, you should have a local environmental services company handle this assessment.
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