Pre-purchase and Pre-lease Building Inspection
Pre-purchase and pre-lease inspections can significantly
reduce risk in the purchase or lease of a commercial building
where there will be little or no recourse for the buyer or
lessee.
Building Inspections are one of TiCon’s services to
it’s customers. You can choose to have TiCon manage
all the inspection efforts that your purchase requires - or
just part. The basic inspection is performed by Sam Burkhouse,
who has 30 years of commercial construction experience, and
includes a Cost to Cure report which
identifies the dollar value of remedying defects exposed in
the inspection.
Basic Inspection. The Basic Inspection protocol
is intended to document those defects which are likely to
be significant liabilities for the buyer. It is not intended
to record small defects common to buildings of the age and
type as that being inspected. Photos are included.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING
report includes: type of construction, clear interior
height floor-to-floor/roof, column spacing and bay sizes,
interior wall types, electrical service size, number
of restrooms, sprinkler system, percent of interior
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ROOF INSPECTION includes
notation of roof hatches, equipment screens, roof structures,
deck camber, construction type, flashing, detailing,
debris and potential for debris accumulation, ponding,
roof drains, overflow drains, AC units, skylights, roofing
materials, other equipment and features. |
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SURVEY OF INTERIOR DEFICIENCIES
include inspection for general condition of walls, doors,
windows, ceiling and registers, general condition of
floors/slabs, examine switches and lighting for compliance
with energy conservation laws, note restroom and fixture
conditions, visible structural supports and beams, presence
of sprinklers and evidence of non-permitted work.
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SURVEY OF EXTERIOR DEFICIENCIES
includes notation of foundation and wall cracks
and subsidence, entry door condition and operation,
window condition and operation, soffit and venting,
roof water drainage control, railings and stairways..
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SURVEY OF SITE
includes landscape condition, irrigation, curbs and
fences; vehicle and pedestrian approaches, curbs and
gutters, paving condition, parking bumpers, drainage,
catch basins, exterior lighting, trash enclosure; notation
of transformers, electrical service, gas manifold, standpipes,
fire sprinkler post indicator valve, monitoring, back
flow preventer, local hydrant and signs.
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TITLE 24 HANDICAPPED ACCESS
SURVEY is a preliminary review of single and
multiple restroom layouts and features, exterior access
and ramps, entrances and exits, stairway and elevator,
circulation paths and clearances, parking review and
required handicapped signage.
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COST TO CURE REPORT-
an estimate of the cost to repair, upgrade, or replace
items found to be defective in reports 1-6 above. |
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is a table with approximate costs for producing these
reports 1-7, but in many cases not all of the reports
will be necessary. The most signicant cost factors are
the age of the building and the percentage of interior
build out. A firm quote will be provided before inspection. |
Bldg.1 through Bldg.7 estimate of cost** based on
$105.00/hourly
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Office, Mfg. Mixed
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** Cost may increase if original building
and site drawings are unavailable. |
Supplemental Reports
by licensed experts in a variety of fields are also
available where desired or indicated in the basic report.
Prices shown are estimates based on historical costs
- actual pricing may vary slightly due to time constraints
and other variables. Pricing includes a fee of 15% for
subcontract administration. Additional inspection/project
management hours may also accrue. |
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Supplemental Report |
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Roofing estimate for
repair or replacement of the roof. |
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Suite survey: (Optional) suite
by suite survey of obvious defects in finishes |
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Air conditioning package unit basic
survey 1-1/2 to 15 tons - price per unit. Minimum charge
$240.00 |
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Air conditioning package unit basic
survey 16 to 70 tons - price per unit. Minimum charge
$240.00 |
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Structural engineer’s report
of any failures discovered in building |
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Elevator inspection - per unit |
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Electrical systems inspection |
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Fire protection inspection - Riser
inspection for current certification, monitoring, outstanding
deficiencies, occupancy rating (if design criteria available)
- cost per riser (generally one riser) |
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Ansul System Inspection - Restaurant
hood |
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Plumbing Inspection- service and
waste sizing |
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Video camera inspection of waste
line, 2 hour minimum (200'-300' feet of line) |
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Allow a minimum of 10 business days for the Basic
Inspection inspection; more if there is a requirement for
supplemental reports
TiCon - You get it on time or you
get my car keys - Sam Burkhouse
We Never Charge For Quotations From
Your Plans And Specs
Pre-Construction Services Available
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