Condition Assessments That Protect Capital and Value
Propertyexam provides reliable commercial property inspections that bring clarity to buyers, owners, lenders and agents.
Every commercial purchase, loan or repair plan is a capital decision. Propertyexam commercial property inspection services show you the property’s condition today and the expenses likely ahead, so you can negotiate, budget and plan with confidence.
Owner and chief inspector Scott Harris is a Certified Master Inspector®, general contractor and graduate engineer with more than 35 years of experience and thousands of inspections completed. He is also the author of Commercial Property Maintenance, a guide built on one principle: planned, consistent maintenance preserves property value.
Immediate and short-term repair estimates for defects, deferred maintenance, safety items and future repairs.
A graduate engineer and builder evaluates how systems work together, not just whether they run today.
Detailed electronic reports with photos, cost tables and clear recommendations you can save as a PDF.
Our services meet ASTM E2018 condition-assessment standards for any type of commercial building that you plan to buy, finance, or manage.
Most commercial buyers and borrowers get the strongest protection from one option.
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A PCA documents the building’s condition, prices the repairs and maps expected costs for the next five years. You gain leverage at the negotiating table and a realistic budget after closing.
Still not sure? Call Scott with the property type, size and closing date, and he will recommend a scope that fits your goals and budget.
At Propertyexam, our expertise in building assessment extends to a wide range of commercial properties including:
Tell Scott the property address, use, size and why you need the inspection.
Receive a written scope and price for your building before anything is booked.
Scott inspects the property and reviews available records and documents.
Get your electronic report, talk through findings and request contractor referrals anytime.
Infrared thermal imaging turns invisible heat into a clear picture, because electrical faults, struggling motors and trapped moisture all leave a temperature signature long before the damage becomes obvious.
Scott holds Level III Thermographer certification with FLIR training, so he reads those patterns accurately and explains what they mean for your property.
Locate overloaded breakers, loose connections and failing panel parts.
Trace leaks and wet materials behind finishes before mold or rot spreads.
Map saturated insulation so you repair the wet areas, not the whole roof.
Spot overheating motors, pumps and HVAC units ahead of a breakdown.
Propertyexam assesses the entire building or facility, from the grounds and structure to every system in between. Some common property types we inspect include:
Representative unit sampling, common areas and shared systems for multifamily buildings.
Single-tenant suites to multi-story buildings, including envelope, HVAC and electrical.
Storefronts and multi-tenant centers, plus parking areas, drainage and site features.
Commercial kitchens, ventilation, drain lines and finishes that take daily punishment.
Guest rooms, pools, food prep areas and the systems that run around the clock.
Roofs, slabs, dock doors, hoists and electrical distribution in large open buildings.
Plants with process equipment, assessed with hands-on facility engineering experience.
Clinics and practices where dependable building systems keep patient care on track.
Get clear answers to common questions about scope, cost and timing. For anything specific to your property, Scott is a phone call away at (503) 679-7184.
Cost depends on the property’s use, size, age, location and complexity. Apartments and hotels also factor in unit counts. Propertyexam includes your exact price in a written proposal before work begins.
A property condition assessment combines an on-site survey, records review and interviews to document a commercial building’s condition. It produces a property condition report with repair costs and a five-year expense outlook.
Not exactly. Think of a PCA as the most complete version of a commercial inspection. It adds records review, interviews and multi-year cost projections, which lenders often want before funding a loan.
ASTM E2018 is the Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments, the internationally recognized framework for evaluating commercial buildings. Propertyexam applies the sections that fit your specific property and goals.
The party ordering the inspection usually pays. That is typically the buyer or borrower, since the findings support their negotiation and financing decisions. Owners pay for assessments used in capital planning.
Rarely. Findings usually open negotiations rather than end them. When repair costs exceed a buyer’s cash flow, walking away protects them, and they move on to a property better suited to their needs.
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