Everything you need to know about #commercialinspections

There are many reasons why a commercial inspection might be carried out including regular check-ups or the buying or selling of a building. While there are a number of different standards and methods by which these inspections are carried out, the overall format is pretty much the same. Here’s everything you need to know about commercial inspections of your building.

A commercial inspector is normally someone with a number of years of experience with commercial buildings and a sound understanding of the important aspects of a building. The inspection is really a subjective report based on the findings of the commercial inspector so hiring an actual professional for this purpose is imperative.

The process starts with the inspector walking around the building and visually assessing various areas. They may take down notes or take photographs to document their findings. These findings are completely the subjective view of the inspector and will also be based on the actual purpose of the inspection. The budget and available time table will also affect the nature of the inspection.

Once the inspector is happy with what they’ve been able to find. Their next job is to do further research on their findings. This entails collecting records and paperwork to supplement their findings, interviewing tenants and building management to corroborate their findings, or obtaining legal permits and documentation pertaining to the issues found. They would normally also look at maintenance records and paperwork for any work carried out on the building.

Next, the inspector collects all their findings and puts them down in a formal report. The documentation and photographic evidence collected is attached to this report to corroborate the issues found. This report normally states all the issues found, their impact on the purpose of the inspection, and any suggestions as to next steps. The contents of the report will vary according to the skills of the inspector and the actual purpose of the report.

There are a few important points to keep in mind when preparing for a commercial inspection. The best way to start is by carrying out an inspection yourself. Since you now know what the professional inspectors do, you can follow the same process and create your own report. This will allow you to fix any issues you find before the inspection. Getting a thorough cleaning done will also help you highlight hidden issues and make the area more visually appealing for the inspector. You should also make sure you have all the necessary documentation on hand and sorted accordingly for the inspector. This will save a lot of time and hassle on the day of the inspection.

 

 

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