Commercial Property Inspection
Barnes Inspection Services (BIS) is qualified and certified to perform a wide variety of commercial property inspections. BIS has a successful track record completing more than 2,300 building inspections, walk-through surveys, physical condition assessments, feasibility studies, reserve studies, ADA surveys and new construction inspections throughout the Northern Virginia, Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, and beyond.
Dennis Barnes' qualifications include:
- COA Certified Commercial Property Inspection Management Inspector
- FEA Calibrated Commercial Property Assessor for 23 Cost Models
- InterNACHI Certified Commercial Inspector
- VFA Certified Facilities/Infrastructure Assessment Inspector
BIS utilizes the baseline property condition assessment process as outlined in the ASTM E2018 "Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process," then as necessary with augments from the InterNACHI "Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties." This modified approach can be expanded or contracted to your needs.
BIS commercial property assessments include the condition, life expectancy and repair/replacement budgets for the building's major components, i.e. roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, windows, doors, exterior cladding, interior finishes, structural, grounds, pavement and parking areas. When required, the report will include pre-inspection questionnaires, interviews with maintenance staff and providers, contact maintenance contractors or major equipment manufacturers, correction history, cost estimating, zoning, utility research, and more.
BIS offers a variety of basic professional assistance for a commercial property inspection including:
- Major Equipment Inventory
- Contact Local Building/Utility Service Departments
- Cost Estimating and Reserve Studies
- Draw Inspections for New Construction
- General Consulting
- Identification of Physical Deficiencies
- Investigative/Problem Solving
- Pre- and Post-Lease Inspections for Landlords or Tenants
- Pre-Inspection Questionnaires
- Pre-Purchase for Buyers
- Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
- Property Condition Reports (PCR)
- Site Feasibility Studies
- Walk-Through Surveys
- Other Services as Needed
BIS understands the importance of timely scope definition, project scheduling, efficient turnaround and effective communication with property owners, brokers and managers and will work with you to schedule an inspection promptly to meet your deadlines.
