Whether you currently own a commercial property or plan to invest in one, I encourage you to obtain a commercial property assessment, also known as a 'Property Condition Assessment.' This evaluation involves a visual inspection of the property, allowing you to document its condition for making an informed investment decision. As a qualified commercial property inspector and a member of the CCPIA, the Certified Commercial Property Inspector Association, I adhere to the nationwide standards for commercial property inspections. We can tailor the inspection to suit your specific needs; for instance, you may want to focus solely on the exterior and roof or evaluate the plumbing, foundation, and HVAC systems. You have the flexibility to decide what should be inspected, ensuring that the fee aligns with your budget. Following the inspection, you will receive a web-based report within 48 hours that you can easily download as a PDF. By the end of the inspection, you will have crucial insights regarding questions such as: Does the roof need replacing? How old are the HVAC systems? Are there any signs of foundation issues? Any plumbing leaks or water intrusion? How effectively does water drain around the building? Are there broken windows? Are there any major safety hazards like exposed wiring or trip hazards? The findings from the inspection could also be beneficial in negotiating necessary repairs with the seller.
We will walk the roof or use a drone to carefully evaluate its conditon. Low slope / flat roofs need annual maintenance to prevent water intrusion. We will document areas that need repair or let you know if the roof needs to be replaced.
We walk the entire property several times to document any site drainage issues and detemine the condition of the parking lot, walkways, siding, trim, windows, and doors. Are there any potential trip hazards or other exterior safety issues? You will know the answer after the inspection.
We look for indications of foundation movement and structural problems. We walk the attic when safe to do so. as well.
The age of the heating and cooling equipment will be determined. In the summer, we 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 we confirm that they function. If they need to be replaced, we will let you know - 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, we look for any electrical safety hazards.
Ventilation equipment is checked to ensure they function. Attic insulation (if present) is documented.
We detemine the overall condition of the interior. A representative number of doors and windows are inspected as well. The biggest issue we look for inside buildings are signs of water intusion.
We document the presence or absence of lighted exit signs, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, and other features related to the safety of occupants.