Commercial Inspections Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Home Inspector inspects various commercial properties, from industrial spaces to apartment buildings. Chattanooga Home Inspector performs commercial inspections on multi-unit complexes, retail stores, and centers. Just call to let us service your inspection needs.
We can provide property owners and investors with a detailed and informative report to help them make the right financial decisions.
Whether you are purchasing a 600-square-foot office space or a multi-unit apartment complex, we will work hard to inform you about the current condition of your investment.
The inspection process includes a thorough analysis by a licensed building inspector. The inspection encompasses the entire building, including the major components of the Structure, Plumbing, Electrical, and Heating/Cooling systems.
Types Of Commercial Inspections Provided:
- Structural and Mechanical aspects of a building, including exterior parking areas.
- WDI (Termite) Inspections
Types Of Commercial Properties Inspected:
- Office buildings
- Warehouses
- Small Industrial properties
- Apartment buildings
- Strip Malls
- Stand Alone Buildings (Quick Lube, Gas Stations, Day Cares, Walgreens, Best Buy, etc.)
- Churches
- Combination Retail/Residential Buildings
- Banks, Restaurants, Bars
- Sports/Recreational Buildings
- Long-term care facilities
What Should You Expect From A Commercial Inspection?
Buying a home is an emotional process – even when purchasing is purely an investment.
You can still drive down the street, spot a lovely two-story home with a nice little yard, and fall in love with it. Some properties tend to have that magnetic appeal that you can’t help yourself; before you know it, you’re making an offer.
But hold the phone.
You don’t want to make a down payment without knowing what you’re buying. You’re going to want a proper and professional commercial inspection company.
Property investors do so because it assures them they are purchasing a house, a flat, or a commercial property in top condition. It tells them whether they should buy the property, and this decision will be based on the inspection report. The inspection report will contain detailed information regarding every aspect of the property, from the interior to the exterior parts. The report will cover critical areas such as roofing, walls, electrical, plumbing, foundation, gas, and anything related to the property’s structural condition. The report may also include information about the fittings such as air conditioning systems, heaters, doors, windows, and even determine if appliances are in working order. The report will also detail assessments regarding the property’s safety.
I could not have been more pleased with my home inspection. Shawn was the inspector, and he could not have been more thorough or professional. He cut no corners in the over five hour inspection. He communicated his findings every step of the way, and in the final review, and also answered every question asked. He took a lot of stress out of the inspection process.
You should receive details on the defects, from the possible cause to the defect level. Photographs will be taken of the broken or defective parts. Your inspector will recommend how such defects may be resolved in the report.
Do expect also that some commercial inspections companies carry out will be limited.
The areas that weren’t examined should also be included in the report, detailing inaccessibility to parts like the roof space. Aside from inaccessibility to certain areas of the property, know that a building inspection is separate from a pest inspection. With this, you will also want to get the property inspected for pests.
When the inspection report reveals problems with, for instance, the electrical system or termite infestation, it will be up to you to decide if you still want to proceed with the purchase.
The building and pest inspection experts can only give you recommendations, not offer up opinions. So make sure that the report you receive will be easy to read and comprehensive to make an informed decision.
Ensure that your commercial property inspector’s equipment is updated and conforms to current standards of practice. Advances in technology, such as thermal imaging systems, have bettered an inspector’s ability to identify water and air leaks and should be on your list of requirements.
Further, ensure your commercial property inspector has adequate training to use advanced equipment – ask for credentials!
If you are still deciding whether to hire a commercial property inspector or not, make the smart decision and move forward with an inspection. For property owners, preventative maintenance is always more cost-effective than repairs, which may stall productivity.
Additionally, whether you are interested in buying or selling commercial property, an inspection will give you the information you need to assess your investments accurately.
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