Commercial Inspections

Buying, leasing, or lending against a commercial building comes down to one question: what condition is it actually in, and what will it cost over the next few years. A tour with a broker does not answer that.

Verispec has inspected property across the region for more than ten years. Patrick Tolbert holds Certified Master Inspector credentials and worked as a licensed contractor in both residential and commercial construction, which is the difference between describing a defect and understanding what caused it and what it will take to put right.

You get a written report the same day we finish on site, documented with photos, in a form you can hand to a lender, a partner, or the other side of the deal. Free infrared scanning is included and every inspection is backed by a money-back guarantee. We inspect commercial property throughout our service area.

This Is Not a City Permit Inspection

Worth clearing up first, because the two get confused constantly. A municipal inspector checks permitted work against code at set stages during construction, and that service is scheduled through the city.

What we do is different. A commercial property inspection is a private, independent assessment of the building as it stands, commissioned by you, for a decision you are about to make. Nobody signs anything off. You get information.

What Gets Assessed

The scope follows the money: the systems and components that carry the largest replacement costs and the shortest remaining life.

• Roof covering, drainage, flashing, and building envelope
• Structure, foundation, and evidence of movement
• Electrical service, distribution, and capacity
• Plumbing supply, waste, and water heating
• HVAC equipment, apparent age, and condition
• Parking, site drainage, walkways, and accessibility
• Interior finishes, life safety, and tenant spaces

Written for the Decision You Are Making

A commercial report has a job beyond telling you what is wrong. It usually has to travel, to a lender, an investment partner, a board, or a seller you are about to renegotiate with.

So findings are documented with photographs, described in plain terms, and organized so someone who never walked the building can follow them. Same-day delivery matters here more than on a house, because due diligence windows are short and the report is often the thing everyone else is waiting on.

How It Works

1. Tell us the property and the purpose. Acquisition, refinance, lease commitment, or portfolio review, since the emphasis shifts depending on the decision.
2. We scope and quote it. Priced on the actual building rather than a generic rate, with access requirements agreed up front.
3. The inspection runs. Envelope, structure, and systems, with any specialty testing you have added running in the same visit.
4. You get the report the same day. Documented, photographed, and ready to circulate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a commercial inspection cost?

It is quoted per property rather than from a price list, because square footage, building age, number of units, and how many mechanical systems are involved change the scope substantially. Tell us the address and use, and we can give you a figure.

Is this the same as a city permit inspection?

No, and this is a common mix-up. A municipal inspector checks permitted work against code at set stages during construction. A commercial property inspection is a private assessment of the building's actual condition, commissioned by you, for your decision. If you are looking to schedule a permit inspection, that is handled by the city, not by us.

What does a commercial inspection consist of?

An assessment of the building envelope, roof, structure, and the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, plus site conditions such as parking, drainage, and accessibility. The deliverable is a written report documenting condition, apparent age, and items that need attention.

What property types do you inspect?

Retail, office, industrial, and multifamily. Patrick Tolbert's background as a licensed contractor covers both residential and commercial construction, which is what makes a mixed portfolio or a converted building straightforward rather than a problem.

How long does it take and when do I get the report?

Time on site depends on the size and complexity of the building. The report is delivered the same day we finish, which matters when it has to reach a lender or a partner inside a due diligence window.

Can you handle environmental testing on a commercial property as well?

Radon testing, sewer scopes, mold testing, lead paint, and asbestos sampling are all handled in-house and can run alongside the inspection. For formal regulated surveys, such as a pre-demolition asbestos survey requiring an accredited inspector, we will tell you plainly and point you to the right specialist.

Ready to schedule your inspection?

Book online anytime or give us a call. Get a thorough inspection, clear answers, and the information you need to move forward.