Home buyer and commercial building inspection in Victoria BC
COMMERCIAL INSPECTION
Commonly referred to as Property Condition Assessments, our thorough assessments and comprehensive reports will give you the in-sight required to make a quick decision whether you are a building owner, property manager, tenant, lender, or leasing agent.
Typical industrial, commercial and investment properties that will require a PCA include:
- Multi-dwelling units
- Office
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Warehouse
- Industrial
- re and post leases
Silhouette Building Inspections perform Property Condition Assessments in accordance with ATSM professional standard E2018-15. Please contact us for a copy.
Our inspection reports are customized to meet your needs. In some cases, a bottom line approach is required. Others demand a more comprehensive study, including a review of:
- Fire Protection
- Parking Garages
- Mechanical Systems
- Elevators
- Swimming Pools
- Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments
When necessary, we partner with a team of reputable professionals and specialists to assist us, providing a single point of contact, simplifying the evaluation process and ensuring our clients interests are not compromised.
Structural Elements
Construction of walls, ceilings, floors, roof and foundation.
Exterior Evaluation
Wall covering, landscaping, grading, elevation, drainage, driveways, fences, sidewalks, fascia, trim, doors, windows, lights and exterior receptacles.
Roof and Attic
Framing, ventilation, type of roof construction, flashing and gutters. It does not include a guarantee of roof condition nor a roof certification.
Plumbing
Identification of pipe materials used for potable, drain, waste and vent pipes. including condition of toilets, showers, sinks, faucets and traps. It does not include a septic inspection nor a water quality evaluation.
Systems and Components
Water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, duct work, chimney and fireplace.
Electrical
Main panel, circuit breakers, types of wiring, grounding, exhaust fans, receptacles, ceiling fans and light fixtures, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
Garage
Slab, walls, ceiling, vents, entry, firewall, garage door, openers, lights, receptacles, exterior, windows and roof.
