What is commercial property inspection?
A commercial property inspection reviews visible and accessible building conditions within an agreed scope to support acquisition, leasing, ownership, or maintenance decisions.
Commercial properties vary widely by use, construction, occupancy, systems, access, and risk. The inspection scope should be tailored to the building and the business decision.
What the inspection may review
The exact scope depends on the property, inspection agreement, access, provider, and any additional services requested. Visible and accessible components may be organized by systems and documented in a written report.
Site and exterior
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Roofing and drainage
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Structure and building envelope
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Electrical and plumbing
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
HVAC and mechanical systems
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Interior and life-safety observations within scope
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
When this inspection is commonly requested
- Before purchase or lease
- During due diligence
- Before major capital planning
- When documenting current property condition
Questions to prepare before scheduling
- What is the building use and square footage?
- Is the property occupied?
- Are roof and mechanical areas accessible?
- Are plans, maintenance records, or prior reports available?
Choose the Metro Atlanta property location
Select the city where the property is located to open the local commercial property inspection page.