Pre-purchase Building Inspection

Report

DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING report includes: type of construction, clear interior height floor-to-floor/roof, column spacing and bay sizes, interior wall types, notation of HVAC units/systems, electrical service size, number of restrooms, sprinkler system, percent of interior area built out.

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.

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, interior circulation, presence of sprinklers and evidence of non-permitted work.

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..

MEANS OF EGRESS includes occupancy load calculations, number and separation of exits based on building area, type and occupancy, along with a survey of requirements for fire rated egress path of travel. Notation of compromised exiting systems

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.

TITLE 24 HANDICAPPED ACCESS SURVEY is an extensive code compliance review of single and multiple restroom layouts and features, shower stall, drinking fountain, telephone, interior and exterior access and ramps, entrances and exits, stairway and elevator, circulation paths and clearances, parking review and required handicapped signage.

Office, Mfg. Mixed

** 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.

Supplemental Report

Roof report by a licensed roofing contractor which will include an estimate for repair or replacement of the roof. Usually free of charge

Suite survey: (Optional) suite by suite survey of obvious defects in finishes

Air conditioning package unit basic survey 1-1/2 to 15 tons - price per unit

Air conditioning package unit operational report 1-1/2 to 15 tons- price per unit

Air conditioning package unit basic survey 16 to 70 tons - price per unit

Air conditioning package unit operational report 16 to 70 tons- price per unit

Structural engineer’s report of any failures discovered in building

Elevator inspection - per unit

Electrical systems inspection

Fire protection inspection - Riser inspection for current certification, monitoring, outstanding deficiencies, occupancy rating (if design criteria available) - cost per riser (generally one riser)

Ansul System Inspection - Restaurant hood

Plumbing Inspection- service and waste sizing

Video camera inspection of waste line, 2 hour minimum (200'-300' feet of line)