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When purchasing a property, you should always have a professional inspection performed. You need to know exactly what you are getting. The professional home inspection will reveal any problems with the home so that they may be addressed before you close the deal. Making your buying decision much easier and more confident.
When we inspect, we will look at the systems that make up the building such as but not limited to.
Typically included systems:
- Structural
- Foundation
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Appliances
Optional systems:
- Gas
- Swimming Pool
- Hot tub
- Lawn sprinklers
- Out buildings
- Outdoor cooking equipment
- Water wells
- Septic
- Security
- Fire protection
- Features unique to a particular property
The inspection report will tell you what needs to be repaired and what routine maintenance tasks you should perform to keep the house in top condition.
- The professional home inspection will reduce the risk of costly surprises with what is likely to be the largest purchase you will ever make.
- You should require an inspection at the time you make a formal offer.
- Make sure the contract has an inspection contingency.
- Then, arrange for an inspector of your choosing to come inspect the house and pay close attention to the inspection report.
- If you arent comfortable with what we find, you should demand that the seller correct the problems before closing or negotiate for a lower purchase price or better terms to compensate.
Commercial Property Condition Reports Are Custom Made to Meet the Unique Needs of Each Client
All Commercial Property Condition Assessments, or inspections, are not the same. In fact, reports will vary substantially, based on the particular information clients need relative to a particular property.
Clients come from many sources.
Owners often need to know how well a property has been maintained, especially if they have leased the property to a business.
Potential leasers need to know the conditions and expected maintenance costs of those systems and building components they are agreeing to maintain during their lease period.
Buyers require a wide range of information depending on their intended use of the property.
The following list introduces some of the services that may be involved in Commercial Property Conditions report.
Due Diligence
To make a good decision, you need to have important information about the building. What is the condition of the roof and what is its repair history?
What kind of heating and cooling (HVAC) system does the building have; is there
a central plant system, or are there split systems, package units, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, etc?
Do the building plans indicate any significant modifications have been made to the building; are there previous environmental reports, maintenance records for HVAC, roofing, elevators, fire sprinklers, and other installed systems?
Basic Evaluation provides valuable information on:
Roofing
HVAC or Cooling and Heating
Structures, Exteriors, Interiors
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical
Inspections can also provide:
Repair Cost Estimates when required.
Five-Year Cost Projections when required.
Fire Sprinkler Inspections by an Independent Licensed Contractor
Elevator Inspections performed by State Approved and licensed Contractor
Phase One Environmental Assessments
Life Safety Review
ADA — Accessibility Review
Relevant Questions that a Client May ask during a Property Condition Analysis.
How long will the roof last before needing replacement?
How long will the heating and cooling systems (HVAC) last before needing replacement?
Is the electrical system adequate and safe?
Has the building been modified and are proper permits on file and engineering reports available?
How about interior and exterior surfaces?
Have they been well maintained?
When will parking areas need resurfacing or replacement?
What is the status of the building’s ADA or accessibility provisions?
What events would trigger a need to update and what are my options?
(Local jurisdictions often do not require that existing buildings adopt ADA required improvements unless the buildings are substantially altered or modified. The extent of alterations, structural repairs, or additions necessary to trigger ADA requirements may be set to a dollar amount adjusted annually by the local enforcing agency. This amount is typically in the $70,000 range. Meeting these exclusions will not necessarily prevent litigation based on state or national requirements for accessibility.)
We strongly encourage you to accompany the inspector so that you may ask questions and gain a better understanding of the systems in the home.
If you have any questions, or are interested in any other services, please contact us so we may discuss your specific needs.
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