COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS
Commercial Inspections & Property Condition Assessments for buyers, investors, owners, lenders, and agents.
- The Propertyexam Advantage
A Commercial Property Inspection That Pays for Itself
Every commercial building carries costs that never show up on a listing sheet. An aging roof, tired mechanical equipment, or years of deferred maintenance can quietly drain cash flow soon after closing. A Propertyexam commercial property inspection brings those issues into view while you still have choices. Most importantly, your report delivers immediate and short-term cost projections for defects, deferred maintenance, safety concerns, and future repairs. Those numbers give you objective reasons to negotiate and a realistic budget for the years ahead. They also support the goal that matters most over the life of any building: responsible capital management and value preservation. Inspection findings rarely end a purchase. When repair costs would outpace your cash flow, that knowledge protects you and frees you to pursue a property that truly fits your plans.
- Your Inspector
Led by a Certified Master Inspector® and Published Author
Owner and chief inspector Scott Harris handles your project from proposal to final report. Scott is a Certified Master Inspector®, a general contractor, a graduate engineer, and the author of Commercial Property Maintenance. He brings more than 35 years of experience, thousands of commercial inspections, and the insight of an international facility maintenance expert. As a seasoned commercial building inspector, Scott takes on everything from a single storefront to a multi-building apartment complex, and he travels almost anywhere for substantial projects.
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
State-licensed general contractor and inspector, bonded, and covered by liability and E&O insurance.
Facility Maintenance Expert
Author of Commercial Property Maintenance, a guide to protecting building value over time.
Commercial Property Inspection
A complete, non-intrusive survey of your site, structure, envelope, systems, and components.
Commercial Property Condition Assessments
ASTM-referenced findings with repair cost opinions and a five-year look at upcoming expenses.
Pre-Purchase Due Diligence
A pre-purchase commercial inspection that gives buyers and investors clarity and leverage before closing.
Buildings and Facilities We Inspect
Scott tailors each commercial building inspection to the property’s use, size, and age. Propertyexam inspects nearly every kind of commercial property, including:
Apartment Complexes
Multifamily housing evaluated through representative unit sampling or full inspection of every unit.
Office Buildings
Professional workspace of any size, with close attention to mechanical and life safety systems.
Retail Centers & Strip Malls
Shopping centers and freestanding shops, with attention to parking, paving, drainage, and tenant spaces.
Restaurants
Commercial kitchens, exhaust hoods, plumbing, and dining rooms built to handle constant traffic.
Hotels & Motels
Lodging properties of every size, including guest rooms, pools, food service, and recreation areas.
Warehouses & Distribution Centers
Clear-span buildings with dock doors, overhead hoists, and broad roof areas to review.
Manufacturing Facilities
Production plants with heavy equipment, specialized power, and demanding mechanical loads.
Medical & Veterinary Facilities
Medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and veterinary practices with critical plumbing, power, and HVAC needs.
How the Inspection Process Works
Share Property Details
Send the address, use, square footage, number and age of buildings, and unit count if applicable.
Review Your Proposal
Receive a formal proposal with your custom fee, sign the online agreement, and set your date.
On-Site Inspection
Scott surveys the grounds, envelope, systems, and components, then reviews records and interviews sources.
Receive Your Report
Open your report from the link Scott sends, save it as a PDF, and pass it to your agent, lender, or partners.
- Why It Works
Inspection that Values Your Time and Budget
Hiring the right commercial property inspector means fewer surprises, faster decisions, and money well spent.
Tailored Scope
Scott builds each scope around how you’ll use the property, applying the ASTM E2018 sections that fit.
Price Before Work
Your formal proposal lists a custom fee before work starts. We can accommodate special needs on a case by case basis.
Minimal Disruption
A quiet, non-intrusive approach lets tenants, employees, and customers go about their day.
Ongoing Vendor Referrals
After your inspection, get trusted contractor, vendor, and service recommendations for repairs and upkeep.
What We Offer in Our Assessment
Each property condition assessment references ASTM E2018, the internationally recognized standard that lenders trust, and follows three clear stages. Infrared thermal imaging for moisture intrusion is included with every commercial inspection.
On-Site Survey
A thorough, non-intrusive look at the grounds, envelope, structure, systems, and components.
Records & Interviews
Plans, permits, maintenance logs, and interviews with people who know the building reveal its history.
Electronic Report
A clear, photo-rich report that arrives quickly, with findings, recommendations, and cost opinions.
- Inside Your Report
Property Condition Report Built for Decisions
Your property condition report organizes observations, photos, and research so you can see what needs attention now, what it may cost, and what can wait. Lenders use it to support financing, and owners return to it long after closing to plan repairs and protect value.
- Material physical deficiencies
- Deferred maintenance findings
- Health & safety defects and liability issues
- Immediate and short-term cost projections
- Predictable expenses over the next five years
- ADA condition survey
- Photo documentation and practical next steps
Experience Across Every Property Type
A commercial real estate inspection from Propertyexam adapts to the asset in front of it. Scott evaluates apartments, offices, churches, schools, hotels, warehouses, manufacturing plants, medical and veterinary practices, and equestrian facilities.
Sample Reports to Review
Preview how findings look in sample reports for industrial buildings, medical offices, a hotel, a church with a school, a historic mixed-use building, apartments, food manufacturing and an auto dealership.
Travel for Larger Projects
Scott travels almost anywhere for substantial projects, so ask about yours.
Credentials You Can Verify
- Board-certified Master Inspector®
- Certified Commercial Inspector through NACHI and FREA
- Licensed general contractor and graduate engineer
- Author of Commercial Property Maintenance
- FLIR Level III Thermographer
- Upholds a professional Code of Ethics and cleared a background check
- Client Feedback
What Clients Say About Propertyexam
Buyers, investors, agents, and even public utilities value Scott’s honest findings and practical advice. See what they share below.
