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| Welome to Commercial Property Inspections locally owned and operated 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Daily CALL 734-289-2190 Monroe Home Inspection is among the oldest and most widely-respected name in the inspection business. With thousands of properties inspected throughout Southeast Michigan, we have the experience and expertise to accurately assess the condition of your property. Our professional standards put a quality commercial inspection report in your hands for your "peace of mind" review before your purchase. Property Condition Assessments, are performed in accordance with the ASTM E2018 Standards of Practice. PCAs are sometimes referred to as Property Condition Reports, Physical Needs Assessments, Physical Condition Assessments, or Physical Condition Surveys. A PCA is a visual and non-destructive assessment of the site and grounds, structural systems, the exterior surface including doors, windows, and signage, roofing systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and interior components, and pool/spa equipment where applicable. Monroe Home Inspection provides comprehensive reporting services to support the acquisition of, investment in, asset management of, or site selection of commercial real estate (including office buildings, retail buildings, industrial buildings, warehouses, shopping centers, hotels, multifamily dwellings, senior housing and other commercial property types) throughout Southeast Michigan. The condition of property and buildings is an important factor in the profitability of any commercial property that is often overlooked. Even though routine maintenance is usually considered, a significant repair or replacement can seriously impact cash flow and short-term profitability What is a commercial inspection?
Commercial Inspections are called, “Walk Through Surveys,” by the American Society For Testing and Materials (ASTM). Facilities such as retail space , office space, restaurants, light industrial, multi-family units, apartments, hotels, motels, senior housing, casino’s, and other special purposes buildings are considered commercial units. A commercial inspections is designed to be in accordance with the ASTM E2018 professional standard.
A commercial inspections is very similar to a residential inspection. The inspection includes the key components of the building: roof, attic, exterior walls, interior walls, ceilings, electrical, plumbing, restrooms, floors, foundation, crawl space, basements, heating and air conditioning systems, and parking areas.
Specialty equipment such as: refrigeration units, coolers, commercial ovens, storage tanks, and special use industrial equipment are not included in the, “Walk Through Survey.” However, upon request we will coordinate our inspection with other area professionals who perform these type of specialized inspections.
What does the report look like?
A comprehensive narrative is provided with each commercial inspection. They are easy to read, and accurately describes the condition of the property inspected. Digital photographs are included with the report.
How much does a commercial inspection cost?
Commercial inspection rates are based on the type and size of the building to be inspected, however, they usually average around (ten cents) $0.10 per SqFt. Please contact us for a quote.
What is the difference between a Commercial Real Estate Inspection and a Home Inspection? | To answer this question it's best to look at why the deal is being done in the first place. A home purchase deals to a large degree on emotion. Things like, "I love the house", "what a beautiful kitchen", "great backyard" and on and on. People usually buy homes because they really love something about the home or the location. Commercial Real Estate purchases deal in money. The basic question is "How much?" How much can I make on this investment? This is what the commercial real estate buyer is looking at: the bottom line. How much will it cost to install the new heating and AC system it needs, the new roof, how much can I make on the new rents? And on and on. With commercial real estate inspections we are usually looking at what is going to have to be done in the next five years. Does the roof look like it will last at least five more years with normal maintenance? Can the heating system get by? Does the electrical need to be upgraded due to the change in use of the building? Those sorts of questions are the usual focus. This is always tempered with consulting the buyer to find out what it is they are looking for and what their particular concerns are. We are constantly looking at a home from a performance standpoint. Does the water get hot in the bathroom in a reasonable amount of time? Will you get scalded when the toilet is flushed if you are in the shower? Do the windows open properly, do you have enough plugs, and on and on with a home. With a commercial real estate inspection we are looking at life spans of the five major systems: electrical, plumbing, heating and AC, roofing and structure. The focus of a commercial inspection is usually much more on the major systems than the interior cosmetic issues. If the carpet is a bit worn in a commercial inspection we will note it but the buyer usually does not really care. He wants to know What do I have to spend money on now or in the near future on this place? With commercial inspections we stress the industry standards for life expectancies. These can vary greatly depending on the system and the quality of the original construction but generally speaking the industry standards for electrical systems is if it is approx 50 years old or older it is time to upgrade it, plumbing is approx. 40-60 years depending on many variables, commercial roofing is usually a flat roof and these for the most part are approx. 10-15 years. Heating and AC systems that are roof mounted are approx. 15-17 years of expected life. The structure is the biggest variable. These can last from 70-100+ years depending on many things. The cost of a residential inspection starts at $250.00 for a home. The usual price for commercial real estate inspections currently is approx. 10 cents per sq. ft. When the sites get very large or there are numerous complexities the prices will vary. If the buyer has some particular issues that need more detailed inspections, such as Heating and AC or structural or electrical we will have specialists at the inspection. These costs will be added to the overall cost and time it will take to complete the inspection. You should deal only with qualified professionals who have many years in the construction trades as general contractors and thousands of inspections under their belt. |
Commercial Property Inspections, are performed in accordance with the ASTM Standards of Practice. Commercial property inspections are sometimes referred to as Property Condition Reports, Physical Needs Assessments, Physical Condition Assessments, or Physical Condition Surveys. A PCA is a visual and non-destructive assessment of the site and grounds, structural systems, the exterior surface including doors, windows, and signage, roofing systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and interior components, and pool/spa equipment where applicable. | |
| The objective of an inspection is to provide written communication describing the issues discovered from observations made and research conducted by the inspector and that, in the inspector's opinion, are likely to be of interest to his/her client and to enhance the client's information and knowledge about the commercial property to improve decision-making for buying, selling, maintaining, or improving the property. Types of properties we regularly inspect: restaurants, storage facilities, retail stores, churches, warehouses, medical centers, schools, office buildings, apartment buildings, strip malls, motels, shopping malls, hotels, long-term care facilities, vacant properties, and high-end residential estates.
We offer commercial inspection services in all of the following Downriver and Monroe County communities. Monroe County Commercial property inspections : Azalia 48110, Carleton 48117, Dundee 48131, Erie 48133, Ida 48140, La Salle 48145, Lambertville 48144, Luna Pier 48157, Maybee 48159, Monroe 48161, Monroe 48162, Newport 48166, Petersburg 49270,Samaria 48177, Temperance 48182 Downriver Commercial property inspections • Commercial property inspections Allen Park: 48101
• Commercial property inspections Brownstown Township: 48134, 48164, 48173, 48174, 48183, 48192
• Commercial property inspections Ecorse: 48229
• Commercial property inspections Flat Rock: 48134
• Commercial property inspections Gibraltar: 48173
• Commercial property inspections Grosse Ile Township: 48138
• Commercial property inspections Huron Township: 48111, 48134, 48164, 48174
• Commercial property inspections Lincoln Park: 48146
• Commercial property inspections Melvindale: 48122
• Commercial property inspections Riverview: 48193
• Commercial property inspections Rockwood: 48173
• Commercial property inspections Romulus: 48174
• Commercial property inspections Southgate: 48195
• Commercial property inspections Taylor: 48180
• Commercial property inspections Trenton: 48183
• Commercial property inspections Woodhaven: 48183
• Commercial property inspections Wyandotte: 48192
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The condition of property and buildings is an important factor in the profitability of any commercial property that is often overlooked. Even though routine maintenance is usually considered, a significant repair or replacement can seriously impact cash flow and short-term profitability.
Whether you own, are about to lease, or, are purchasing a building, don't wait to find out what condition the building's systems & components are in. Chances are you've either already made a large investment or you're about to…and if you didn't have the building inspected first, you may have to dig further into your pocket.
Index Terms
physical assessment report; property condition assessment (PCA); property condition report (PCR); Baseline property condition assessment (PCA) process; Commercial developments; Environmental control/fate; PCA (property condition assessment); Property damage/loss/assessment; Walk-through property survey | |
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