Commercial Property Inspections

Commercial Property Inspections (call us for a quote)

Apartment Buildings & Multi-Unit Residences
Retail & Office
Warehouses & Light Industrial
Hotels
Special Wind Purpose Facilities
Lease Inspection

Commercial Property Inspections (CPI) involve off-site property history as well as an on-site visual evaluation component inspecting the physical condition of the developed property and improvements including all buildings and systems contained therein. The on-site property inspection is conducted by one or two highly skilled professionals with education and experience in architecture or engineering as well as extensive commercial construction experience as required by the ASTM standard for property condition assessment. The property condition assessment is visual and non-destructive in nature meaning it does not involve disassembly of any equipment or systems nor any diagnostic testing of systems. The field inspection component of an assessment is essential to verify what systems and equipment and components are in place and their approximate age and operational status and physical condition. From that knowledge and observation, a professional opinion of system or component condition as well as longevity and repair or replacement costs may be determined and reported upon by the assessment team.
Although there is no definitive list of what may or may not be included or excluded in a professional commercial property inspection the following components systems and equipment should be considered a sufficiently inclusive baseline scope, tweaks to any aspect of commercial inspection or property assessed and contract may be made at the discretion of the client so long as it falls within the general-scope of the professional inspection services:

Site Components | Inspection Considerations:

Topography or the general lay of the land.
Storm water drainage and management of collected storm water.
Paving and Parking and associated loading areas.
Site Access also known as ingress and egress.
Landscaping and Hardscaping such as retaining walls and fencing.
Pedestrian Walkways pavement sidewalks and plazas.
On-site Utilities such as gas water and electric, owned or public.
Specialized Amenities such as recreational facilities.

Building Components | Inspection Considerations:

Structural Systems and façade of each building.
Roofing Systems components and materials.
Plumbing Systems including potable water supply and sewers.
Heating Systems equipment and components.
Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems.
Electrical Systems equipment and components.
Vertical Transportation such as escalators or elevators.
Fire-Protection Systems including sprinklers and fire hydrants.
Life Safety Systems such as fire alarm and emergency lighting.
General Interior finishes and condi