Types of Commercial Building Inspections

Champia Commercial Inspections offers different inspections tailored to each clients' needs and specific to the Atlanta area. These can vary from a simple exterior only inspection to a complete ASTM E2018-01 inspection that includes price to remediate and lifespan information. The types of inspections typically falls into one of the below listed categories. Call us for your specific building inspection requirements.

Pre-purchase ASTM with Cost Analysis:

The acquisition of a commercial property is a significant investment. An inspection will provide the purchaser with the information required to make decisions on the components and systems that are at the end of their life or are non-functional. Included is a cost analysis on all defective components or items at the end of their expected life. A defective roof alone can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The inspection includes a complete survey of property conditions, a complete inventory of systems and installed equipment, and projected remediation or maintenance costs. The inspection is performed to ASTM E2018- 01 standards.

Pre-purchase inspection (without Cost Analysis):

The inspection is the same as above but without the cost analysis. The inspection fee is lower since the costs to cure or replace do not have to be included. This would be for the client who is comfortable in performing his own cost analysis for repairing or replacing defective items.

Pre-purchase inspection, Exterior only:

For the inspection where a quick analysis on a limited budget is required and tenants are not to be disturbed then an exterior only inspection may be appropriate. The inspection would include the outside walls, property, roof, and all exterior components on electrical and heating and air conditioning. None of the systems will be operated.

Pre-purchase Light Commercial Inspection:

When buying a small building or an office within a larger building then an inspection that focuses only issues that are relevant to the purchase are performed. This inspection and report are focused on issues that are unique to the property be it age or unique usage.

Phase 1 Environmental Inspection

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments ESA) are completed to satisfy the requirements of the “Innocent Landowner Defense to Liability” imposed by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Phase I ESA’s generally are completed for businesses which are involved in the sale, purchase or lease of commercial property. The phase I ESA’s are visual assessments of a tract of land or building supported by database research and research on historical occupancy. The goal of Phase I ESA is to identify potential environmental concerns or recognized environmental conditions associated with the subject property or neighboring properties. All work follows the guidelines in ASTM 1527 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment and Environmental Site Assessments.


Home Types of Inspections Inspection Fees Inspection Staff	Types of Commercial Building Inspections Champia Commercial Inspections offers different inspections tailored to each clients' needs and specific to the Atlanta area. These can vary from a simple exterior only inspection to a complete ASTM E2018-01 inspection that includes price to remediate and lifespan information. The types of inspections typically falls into one of the below listed categories. Call us for your specific building inspection requirements. Pre-purchase ASTM with Cost Analysis: The acquisition of a commercial property is a significant investment. An inspection will provide the purchaser with the information required to make decisions on the components and systems that are at the end of their life or are non-functional. Included is a cost analysis on all defective components or items at the end of their expected life. A defective roof alone can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The inspection includes a complete survey of property conditions, a complete inventory of systems and installed equipment, and projected remediation or maintenance costs. The inspection is performed to ASTM E2018- 01 standards. Pre-purchase inspection (without Cost Analysis): The inspection is the same as above but without the cost analysis. The inspection fee is lower since the costs to cure or replace do not have to be included. This would be for the client who is comfortable in performing his own cost analysis for repairing or replacing defective items. Pre-purchase inspection, Exterior only: For the inspection where a quick analysis on a limited budget is required and tenants are not to be disturbed then an exterior only inspection may be appropriate. The inspection would include the outside walls, property, roof, and all exterior components on electrical and heating and air conditioning. None of the systems will be operated. Pre-purchase Light Commercial Inspection: When buying a small building or an office within a larger building then an inspection that focuses only issues that are relevant to the purchase are performed. This inspection and report are focused on issues that are unique to the property be it age or unique usage. Phase 1 Environmental Inspection Phase I Environmental Site Assessments ESA) are completed to satisfy the requirements of the “Innocent Landowner Defense to Liability” imposed by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Phase I ESA’s generally are completed for businesses which are involved in the sale, purchase or lease of commercial property. The phase I ESA’s are visual assessments of a tract of land or building supported by database research and research on historical occupancy. The goal of Phase I ESA is to identify potential environmental concerns or recognized environmental conditions associated with the subject property or neighboring properties. All work follows the guidelines in ASTM 1527 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment and Environmental Site Assessments.
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