InspectorUSA provides affordable Commercial Property Inspections and Phase I Environmental Assessments to assist in the purchase or maintenance of commercial properties.
Commercial Building Inspections
A Commercial Property Inspection (CPI) (according to the 2019 International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties) relies on a walk-through survey, document review and interviews—all performed by a professional commercial property inspector— to determine the property’s condition. Results of the CPI are reported in a Commercial Property Inspection Report.
The scope of a Commercial Property Inspection varies according to the type of construction, age, occupancy and desires of the client.. Inspections can range from a Limited Walk-Through Assessments to a Non-Technically Exhaustive General Inspection for “Red Flag” items that should be evaluated further by qualified experts to a Comprehensive Technical Evaluation of a building’s technical components by experts.
Types of Buildings
- Office/School/Industrial Buildings
- Multiple Unit Apartment Buildings
- Convenience Stores/Liquor Stores
- Restaurants/Bars
- Strip Malls
- Warehouses
A General Commercial Property Inspection Includes:
- Site characteristics (paving, landscaping and utilities)
- Structural frame and building envelope
- Roof surface
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- Plumbing systems
- Heating systems
- Air conditioning and ventilation systems
- Vertical transportation
- Safety and fire protection
- Interior elements
- Document review
- Opinions of probable costs
- Recommendations
The Comprehensive Technical Evaluation approach allows specialists or consultants to assist us in the commercial inspection by providing expertise in relevant areas. This may include structural engineers and specialists in the following areas:
- Environment
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
- Electrical
- Fire protection
- Elevator
- Roofing
- Paving
- Wood-destroying organisms
Sample Commercial Property Inspection Reports
Sample Commercial Inspection Report
Sample Commercial Warehouse Report
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
InspectorUSA has been completing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports on properties for commercial real estate transactions, lender financing, owner re-financing, foreclosures, and other programs for more than 20 years. Our Phase I ESA’s have been completed for many program requirements, including:
- ASTM Standard Practice E1527- 5 & 13
- All Appropriate Inquiry 40 CFR Part 312
- SBA SOP 50 10 5 (C)
- Specific Lender Requirements
- and others…
Our Phase I Environmental Site Assessments are completed by a Certified Environmental Inspector (CEI) with more than 30 years’ experience inspecting all types of properties. Our projects are very cost-effective, and we have the knowledge and experience to complete assessments quickly. .
We specialize in fast completion, quality assessments, and competitive cost while meeting the requirements for the ASTM E1527-13 standards and the All Appropriate Inquiry Rule (AAI) 40 CFR Part 312 rule.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Phase I Environmental Assessments:
What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)?
What is the purpose of a Phase I ESA?
Why is a Phase I ESA needed?
What type of properties do not generally require a Phase I ESA
What is in a Phase I ESA Report?
A Phase I ESA report contains the following:
- Results of Inquiry by an Environmental Professional
- Interviews with Past and Present Owners, Operators, and Occupants
- Reviews of Historical Sources of Information
- Searches for Recorded Environmental Cleanup Liens
- Reviews of Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Government Records
- Visual Inspections of the Facility and of Adjoining Properties
- Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the property.
- The degree of obviousness of the presence or likely presence of contamination at the property, and the ability to detect the contamination by appropriate investigation.
How fast can I get a Phase I Environmental Report completed?
We can take care of all your inspection needs!
InspectorUSA is owned and operated by Certified Master Inspector D. Michael Green. He has reached the highest level of inspector certification by InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Michael regularly participates in continuing education to stay abreast of current industry technologies and practices. Mr. Green has been performing both Commercial Property Inspections and Phase I Environmental Assessments for more than 30 years. His credentials include:
- KY Licensed Home Inspector #HI-2003
- InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector®
- InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector®
- CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector
- A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited
- Founder/Executive Director of the Kentucky State Chapter of InterNACHI
- Founder and Former President of Kentucky Real Estate Inspectors Association
- Founding member and past chairman of Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors
- Certified Environmental Inspector by the Environmental Assessment Association
- Certified Indoor Air Quality Inspector by the IAC2
- Licensed Pest Control Operator #14402
Here are a few examples of buildings InspectorUSA has inspected over the years:
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