Commercial Building Inspections
Whether you’re a potential buyer or current owner of a commercial building, having a detailed evaluation of the building and its systems is an important step in the buying and selling process. Evolve Property Inspections will provide the information you need with our comprehensive commercial building assessments. An informed buyer or seller simply makes better decisions. Contact us at (305) 506-8969 or schedule now. We serve Miami-Dade County and the surrounding areas.
Commercial Property Inspection: What to Expect
A commercial property inspection is defined as:
the process of an inspector collecting information through visual observation during a walk-through survey of the subject property, conducting research about the property, and then generating a meaningful report about the condition of the property based on the observations made and research conducted by the inspector. A commercial inspection requires the inspector to make observations, conduct research, and report findings.
The commercial inspector will comply with the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP) – the industry-accepted commercial inspection guidelines, and a proven process and system. As a baseline, the assessment includes the following services:
This is the portion of the service where the inspector conducts a thorough on-site visual examination of the property’s physical condition. The assessment is focused on the building’s critical systems and components, including the following:
- heating and ventilation systems;
- cooling systems;
- plumbing systems;
- mechanical and electrical systems;
- roof surface, drainage, and penetrations;
- exterior elements and fixtures;
- general topography of the building site;
- parking areas and sidewalks (for barriers to accessibility);
- wood decks and balconies;
- basement, foundation, and crawlspace;
- doors, windows, and interior;
- life safety components;
- kitchen (including storage);
- and other areas that are specific to the subject property.
Depending on the scope of the project, the commercial inspector may use a team of specialty consultants who provide expertise in relevant areas during the walk-through survey. Specialty consultants may include:
- a plumber;
- an electrician;
- an HVAC contractor;
- a Professional Engineer;
- a commercial kitchen expert; and/or
- an Infrared-Certified® thermal imaging inspector.
For this portion of the service, the commercial inspector requests and reviews documents and records about the property. Some relevant documents may include lease agreements, Certificates of Occupancy, building and fire code violations, service contracts, repair invoices, and maintenance records. The commercial inspector will also interview person(s) with the most knowledge about the condition of the building. Many potential deficiencies can be identified about a building this way, as well as in reviewing its history. This service will:
- enhance the information obtained during the walk-through survey; and
- provide supporting documentation for the inspection report.
The final product of a commercial property inspection is the written report. It will contain concise details from the walk-through survey, documents procured, the results of interviews conducted, and any other third-party reports ordered as part of the commercial property inspection.
The inspection report will basically include a detailed summary of the inspector’s findings. This will provide the client with an inventory of the building’s major systems and components, and an evaluation of their functional and physical condition. These findings will highlight the property’s strengths and potential deficiencies, along with deferred maintenance issues. The inspection report can be used to understand and address the issues that will impact the building from a physical standpoint and financial perspective, as well as the health and safety of the building’s occupants.
Every inspection and subsequent report will be different based on the type of property and its use, the Scope of Work for the inspection, and even the inspector, so previous inspection reports should not be relied upon as an accurate record of its current condition.
NOTE: If the client prefers a less formal way of gaining an understanding of the condition of a property, the commercial inspector can perform a walk-through survey and orally communicate his or her observations. However, the inspector’s contract with the client should specifically state the nature of the walk-through survey, including that no written report will be generated as a result.
Evolve provides residential and commercial property inspections in Miami-Dade County and surrounding areas
Other Inspections
In addition to commercial property inspections, we also offer insurance and environmental inspections:
Wind Mitigation
4-Point Inspection
Roof Inspection
Environmental Inspections
For more information, see our about Evolve and FAQ pages. Additionally, we offer drone inspections to gather information on hard to reach areas of your property, such as your roof. View our video to learn more!
Why Choose Us?
- $100,000 of free warranty protection with every inspection
- Licensed & insured Florida home inspector
- CCPIA Certified Commercial Inspector
- InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector
- Level I Infrared-Certified Thermographer
- BuildFax property permit search insight
- Comprehensive, 24-hour inspection reports
- Discounted package inspections
- Family-owned business since 2012
A commercial building inspection from Evolve Property Inspections can give you the information you need to make one of the most important decisions of your life. Be equipped to make your best offer, ask for remediations, list your property, or wait for a better opportunity. Contact us at (305) 506-8969 or request a quote. We serve Miami-Dade County and the surrounding areas including Kendall, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and Broward County.