Commercial Building Inspections

Protect your investment and help to ensure a profitable business.

Commercial Building Inspections Require a Different Attitude

We have the knowledge and experience necessary to handle the requirements of commercial building inspections. We realize that your business needs to make a profit, so we provide a more detailed inspection report and focus on the long-term profitability of the property. We'll check for improper maintenance, worn out equipment, faulty craftsmanship, and much more.

Unique Challenges of Commercial Building Inspections

The inspection of commercial properties introduce higher demands than those of residential buildings. A business has vastly different needs than a family of five, so a commercial inspections needs to be more thorough and more demanding. Commercial properties tend to be much larger and contain more complex and specialized systems. These systems require special skills and a greater depth, and breadth, of knowledge from the inspector.The inspection of commercial properties introduce higher demands than those of residential buildings. A business has vastly different needs than a family of five, so a commercial inspections needs to be more thorough and more demanding. Commercial properties tend to be much larger and contain more complex and specialized systems. These systems require special skills and a greater depth, and breadth, of knowledge from the inspector.

Systems Covered in the Inspection

The various systems and areas of concern will vary from one commercial property to another. An office building, for example, is going to have very different requirements from a factory or a church. We'll check for problems, proper functionality, and estimated useful life span where appropriate. The list of systems we inspect includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Roof - condition and remaining useful life
Structure and foundation
Electrical panels and wiring
Plumbing fixtures and pipes
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Attic, if present
Crawlspace, if present
Pavement systems such as parking areas

Types of Properties We Inspect

Commercial buildings come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own sets of requirements and unique challenges. Property types that we inspect include, but are not limited to, the following:

Apartment complexes
Hotels / motels
Office buildings
Retail stores
Shopping centers
Restaurants
Industrial buildings
Warehouses
Churches