Commercial inspection agreement

Accept your Propertyexam proposal, e-sign in minutes, and know the building’s true condition and costs before you commit.

How a commercial inspection works

Request a Proposal

Share the property address, use, square footage, building count, age and unit count, or ask for a quick call back.

Review and E-Sign

Check the scope and fee in your formal proposal. Your e-signature confirms the terms and secures a spot on the schedule.

On-Site Assessment

Scott Harris surveys the grounds, structure, envelope and systems, then reviews records and interviews people who know the property.

Electronic Report Delivery

Scott sends a link to your photo-rich property condition report with findings, recommendations and probable costs.

Clear Commercial Inspection Contract

Your commercial inspection contract puts the scope, the ASTM E2018 reference and the agreed fee in writing, so everyone knows what the assessment covers before fieldwork begins. Have your proposal open as you read.

Commercial Inspection Pricing

Custom Proposal

Priced to your property and full ASTM scope

Every property is different. Pricing reflects square footage, building type and complexity, from simple warehouse space to manufacturing plants and apartment complexes. You’ll receive a formal proposal with the exact scope and fee before any work begins.

What a Commercial Property Inspection Covers

Every commercial property condition assessment references ASTM E2018 and adds immediate and short-term cost projections that support capital management and value preservation.

Site, Structure and Envelope

Grounds, paving, foundation, framing, walls and roofing.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

HVAC equipment, power distribution, water and drainage.

Life Safety and ADA Condition

Fire protection, egress, health and liability concerns.

Repair Costs and Five-Year Outlook

Deferred maintenance plus predictable future expenses.

Why Clients Rely on Scott Harris

Scott Harris is a Certified Master Inspector®, General Contractor, graduate engineer and international facility maintenance expert. As author of Commercial Property Maintenance, he brings 35+ years and thousands of commercial inspections to every report.

Expect findings on material physical deficiencies, deferred maintenance, health and safety issues and ADA conditions, plus opinions of probable cost and a five-year outlook of predictable expenses.

ASTM E2018 is the Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments, the benchmark lenders and investors trust for commercial property. Propertyexam applies the sections that suit your specific building.

Cost depends on the property’s use, location, size and age, and is based on the relative complexity and scope of the inspection. Your price is included in our written proposal before any work begins.

It depends on the size, scope and complexity. Anywhere from 4 hours on site to several days. Your report typically follows within 2–3 days of the site visit (longer for large properties).

Your electronic report organizes photos, findings, recommendations and estimated costs, so you can see what needs attention now, what it may cost and what can wait.

Rarely. Findings usually give you objective reasons to negotiate. When repair costs exceed your cash flow, that knowledge protects you and frees you to find a property that fits better.

Commercial Services Covered by Your Agreement

Commercial Property Condition Assessments

Lender-ready, ASTM-referenced reports with opinions of probable cost and a five-year outlook of predictable expenses.

Pre-Purchase Commercial Building Inspection

A commercial building inspection for any property, from a single storefront or veterinary clinic to hotels, equestrian facilities and apartment complexes.

Due Diligence and Capital Planning

Document review, deferred maintenance findings and ongoing contractor recommendations strengthen your commercial real estate due diligence.