Commercial DESCRIPTION
A commercial building is a structure whose purpose is to generate profit (as opposed to a residential building, the purpose of which is to give people a place to live). Of course, sometimes these purposes overlap, as in the case of an apartment building.

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What does an Inspection consist of ?

Many people ask what is included within an inspection report. This is not always an easy question to answer because there are hundreds of items, components and issues we inspect. We work hard to make sure our clients understand the inspection process and take it into our hands to run honest reports.

Below is just the basics of what we inspect during your inspection.

Structural Structures

Such as Foundation Structures, floor framing, roof framing and decking; other support and substructure components such as stairs, ventilation, concrete surroundings, grading and drainage, crawl spaces, garages and habitable areas.

- Totality of External Structures, including wall coverings, trip, protective coatings and sealants, windows and doors, porches, balconies, handrails, carports, fascia's and visible exterior portions of chimneys. As well as, Roofing Structures including materials, gutters, downspout systems, flashing, roof vents, sky lights and other visible sections.

- Totality of Internal Structures including the type and condition of the walls, insulation, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, steps, stairways in viewable portions of the subgrade, main and attic areas of the building.

Main Systems

Such as Electrical Systems, this will include an overview on the location and status of the main panel; subpanels including feeders; branch circuits, connection devices and lighting fixtures.

- Totality of the Plumbing Systems, visible water supply lines; visible waste/ soil vent lines; fixtures and faucets; domestic hot water system, fuel source and additional hydrotherapy equipment such as spas and pools.

- Totality of Heating Systems, AC Systems, Ventilation Systems, all of which cover the fuel source, location, distribution and operating controls within the internal and external portions of the building.

Appliances

This includes all sections previously stated in "Residential" if applicable to apartment buildings, condos and hotels.

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