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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