Commercial Building Inspection
Commercial Buildings
Commercial building inspection in Massachusetts or New Hampshire is critical to the successful purchase of your new property. Conduct a formal commercial property inspection today. Commercial properties can be costly to maintain and the client’s liability extends to employees, customers, and other building occupants. By scheduling a commercial or industrial property inspection, clients reduce their risk and potentially save thousands of dollars in the long-term maintenance and repair costs.
Commercial Building Inspection Experience
First Look has the experience to conduct high quality inspections of your potential new commercial building. Our inspectors have reviewed office buildings, restaurant, mall suites, doctor & dentist offices, steel buildings, barns and campground / RV parks.
Why Get a Commercial Building Inspection?
There are many reasons to conduct a formal inspection of the property. Firstly, a commercial building can be subject to the same deficiencies and maintenance needs as a residential building. Secondly, purchasers are often not well versed in the trades needed to diagnose issues and problems. Thirdly, a buyer often has the opportunity to renegotiate the purchase price based on the inspection findings. A formal inspection report is typically required for renegotiations. First Look Home Inspection will provide you with a comprehensive report detailing the repair and maintenance needs of your new building.
What Do Commercial Building Inspectors Look For?
A First Look inspector will perform an assessment of the visible and accessible systems and components of the Property in accordance with the standards contained in ASTM E2018 promulgated by ASTM International. The Inspection shall include a visual inspection of the following readily accessible systems and their respective components: structure; exterior; roofing; electrical; plumbing; heating; air conditioning; ventilation; and interior. Radon air testing is also available.
Commercial property inspection services can be customized to fit the unique needs of the buyer. Give us a call to discuss your situation.
Items typically included in the inspection;
- Foundation
- Framing
- Components
- Roof Coverings
- Heating & Cooling Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Fireplaces
- Chimneys (not flues)
- Attics
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Doors & Windows
- Garage
- Kitchen
- Bathrooms
- Common Area Rooms
- Warehouse Spaces
Items Not Inspected
There are exceptions to the item’s inspected list above. For example, specialized appliances and equipment for use in a restaurant or medical facilities fall outside of the scope of the building inspection. First Look recommends hiring a specialist in the field for industry specific equipment. See below for examples of items not inspected. These examples may not include all items. Please reach out to us for a quote and discussion about the specific needs of your commercial building.
- Commercial kitchen appliances
- Walk-in chillers and freezers
- Restaurant equipment
- High voltage industrial equipment and distribution
- Electrical generation systems
- Medical equipment
- HVAC chillers and heat recovery systems
Call us today and First Look Home Inspection will provide you with a thorough unbiased, detailed, confidential and professional inspection of your property, whether that is your home or a commercial building.
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