Commercial Inspections
Everything you need to know about commercial inspections
What Is a Commercial Inspection?
A commercial inspection is in many regards the same as a home inspection, but in a commercial structure. A commercial inspections consists of a non-invasive examination of a commercial building like an office or restaurant that is normally done during the process of, or before a sale. During a commercial inspection, a certified inspector inspects the property for defects that may reveal structural problems, safety hazards, or maintenance issues.
What All Does a Commercial Inspection Look For?
A commercial inspection covers just about every part of a commercial building. A non-exhaustive list of what is inspected during a commercial inspection is below.
Building Exterior Inspection
Roof Covering
Roof Drainage
Windows
Lot Slope and Drainage
Exterior Cladding
Exterior is Searched for Signs of Water or Pest Infiltration
Foundation
Exterior Mechanical(s)
Exterior Flatwork
Exterior Outlets/Wiring
Building Interior Inspection
All Mechanicals
Infrared Camera Evaluation
Doors, Windows, Ceiling fans, Light Switches, Outlets, etc. Functionality
Microbial Growth
Moisture Intrusion
Plumbing Inspection
Faucets, Shower Heads, and Toilets Functionality
Leaks in Accessible Plumbing Systems
Pressure Testing of Plumbing
Drain/Waste Lines
Branch Piping
Electrical Inspection
Main Electric Panels and Sub Panel Functionality
All Receptacles Voltage Test
Interior Wiring
Smoke and C02 Detectors
HVAC Inspection
Equipment
Ducts
Temperature
Appliance Inspection
Refrigerators, built-in dishwashers, Built-In microwaves, and Similar Items Functionality
Attic Inspection
Wildlife evaluation
Roof structure evaluation
Insulation evaluation
Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection
Subterranean termite evaluation
Wood-destroying fungi evaluation
Drywood termite evaluation
Powder Post Beetle evaluation
Carpenter bee evaluation
WDO-related damage evaluation
Moisture evaluation
What Does a Commercial Inspection Cost?
The cost of a commercial inspection depends on a few factors, including the square footage of the building(s), the year that the building(s) were built, if the foundation is a slab or a crawlspace, and if there are any detached structures being inspected. For a price estimate for a commercial inspection with Carolina Premier Inspections you can visit our convenient online price calculator here. You can also call/text us at (843) 226 -3640, or email us at info@CarolinaPHI.com to get a price quote directly.
What Is a Carolina Premier Inspections Commercial Inspection Like?
A commercial inspection with Carolina Premier Inspections is a simple and convenient process.
During an inspection, our licensed inspectors will inspect the exterior, interior, attic, crawlspace, and attached garages of the structure. This process takes approximately 2 to 4 hours, depending on the square footage and age of the building(s) being inspected.
Once finished, you will receive your commercial inspection report on the evening of the inspection. This report will detail all of the findings of the inspection in an easy-to-read and understand format.
With the commercial inspection report, you will also receive documentation detailing the protection policies that come included with all Carolina Premier Inspections inspections. This package includes structural, mechanical, roof leak, sewer, mold, and termite protection policies.
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