Home & Commercial Inspections—Delivering Excellence
Home & Commercial Inspections LLC provides commercial inspection services throughout Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo and Athens, Ohio. We are experienced ASHI/PCA certified inspectors, our commercial building inspections are top-notch, and our inspectors have an excellent track record helping investors all over Ohio.
Whether you’re preparing a property for sale or a potential tenant, make the most of our valuable knowledge and extensive construction experience.
What to Expect from our Commercial Inspection Services
A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is a research report that details the physical condition of a property or building and is primarily performed on commercial real estate.
Building owners and managers should have a thorough grasp of the physical state of their assets, whether for yearly capital planning or refinancing. This guarantees that buildings meet specified criteria and assures the well-being of tenants and the asset’s long-term success.
A bank may request a PCA because any issues could impact the property’s value or the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. Prospective buyers may use a PCA to negotiate repairs or replacements on the property.
The PCA includes a walk-through survey, recorded analysis, and interviews conducted by a trained Home & Commercial Inspections LLC inspector to evaluate your property’s condition. The results are recorded in a Property Condition Report (PCR). This information helps owners recognize the service and repair criteria for future maintenance and builds trust with investors.
We examine elements such as the building’s age, occupancy, and construction type when determining how the property will be analyzed, the scope of the inspection necessary, the performance standards needed for a quality inspection, and the specific areas to be looked at. Assessments may vary from a simple visual review of the premises to a thorough analysis of all of the building’s mechanical systems PCA-ASTM.
Our commercial inspectors receive cutting-edge training before joining the Home & Commercial Inspections LLC team. Our diligent property assessments result in detailed reports, providing peace of mind for owners and investors:
- Commercial construction progress evaluations can monitor and verify the efficiency, progress, consistency, and quality of the work being done.
- Pre Listing inspections use site characteristic and building condition assessments to help investors and agents estimate potential maintenance costs.
- Before the paperwork is signed, pre lease and post lease checks provide owners and tenants with an accurate view of a commercial property’s state.
Your Home & Commercial Inspections LLC PCA provider will first interview the person who knows the most about the property’s history and state. To collect as much information as possible before a site inspection, the inspector will ask questions about the roof, the walls, the building’s age, whether there is metal wiring or galvanized plumbing, and so on.
The inspector will then visit the site and walk around the building and property for several hours to a few days, taking pictures and making notes. We look at the characteristics of the property, including elevations and neighboring sites, and evaluate systems such as:
- Building envelope
- Structural systems
- HVAC applications
- Energy systems
- Sewage and plumbing systems
- Finished interiors
We will also request information about the property, are there any outstanding zoning violations, do you have a copy of the maintenance contract, is there fire safety plan on record, to collect data on former building code or safety issues. We may also ask to review drawings, maintenance records, warranties, equipment lists, and previous reports and check if a base building certificate of occupancy was issued.
The subsequent PCA report, which is in accordance with ASTM E2018, will contain the following information:
- A summary of every part inspected
- A compilation of vulnerabilities that have been found
- The cost to modify and repair the defects
The report will:
- Review and describe the base building (common areas) and sample units
- Extrapolate findings (and cost estimates) based on the sampling
- Provide costs for repairs or replacements over $3,000 individually, or over $10,000 collectively
- Provide costs for further review (not repair cost), even if below $3,000
- Provide apparent or reported age range of HVAC systems and roof membrane
- Provide expected useful life of HVAC systems and roof membrane
- Provide general condition and level of maintenance for all systems reviewed
- Identify in summary where the report deviates from the ASTM standard
- Identify in summary any further reviews recommended in the report
- Identify utility providers for the building from the on-site survey
- For each deficiency, provide action to correct: repair, replace, monitor, further review, provide, or improve
- State implication of nonperformance
The procedure takes about three weeks from start to finish, but it might be possible to complete it faster if needed. Even so, it is wise to arrange a PCA as soon as your loan is underway so there is ample time for a detailed review.
Our goal is to give the highest level of professional service and provide a thorough report so you can meet your due diligence requirements. If we discover an issue that requires additional assessment, we may propose follow-up inspections after the first PCA.
Inspections can involve experts, contractors, or a team solution, depending on the client’s property and needs.
Visual inspection of the site and grounds
- Pavements, parking, curbs, loading docks, sidewalks, landscaping, drainage, lighting walls, fencing, railings, signage
Structural systems
- Foundations, walls, columns, floors, roofs
Building exteriors
- Exterior finishes, stairs, and steps, exterior doors, and windows
Roofing
- Roof membranes, parapet wall, flashing, penetrations, drainage, and skylights
Plumbing and Mechanical systems
- Domestic water, plumbing fixtures, natural gas, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems
Electrical systems
- Power, lighting, and emergency systems
Fire Safety systems (ADDL Fee)
- Fire protection sprinkler and standpipe systems, fire extinguishers, alarm and security systems
HVAC
- Cooling, heating, air distribution, and ventilation systems Interior building components
Interior building components
- Interior finishes of common areas and tenant spaces
Vertical Transportation Systems (ADDL Fee)
- Elevator and escalator equipment
Review of architectural drawings and mechanical systems
Interview key personnel
- Facility maintenance operators or property managers
Accessibility review (ADA) (ADDL Fee)
Parking, ramps, entrances/exits, the path of travel, elevators, and restrooms
Your inspector will NOT:
- Test or operate anything
- Remove service panels unless on-site staff do so
- Inspect appliances or process-related equipment
- Discuss code compliance
- Discuss environmental issues or indoor air quality
- Discuss ADA compliance
- Discuss regional specific issues (e.g., seismic considerations, hurricane tie-downs, etc.)
- Comment on pests, insects, or rodents
- Rely on previous PCA reports reviewed
Apartments and Multi-Unit Properties
Duplexes and other structures with up to four units are examined from top to bottom. Buildings with more than four units are given a full inspection, and individual units are assessed based on a random sample (up to 20%) or according to your specifications.
Commercial Draw
Your lender may require commercial draw inspections at different phases of a building’s construction. This ensures finances are used wisely and generally entails the inspector doing a simple check of completion. Our inspectors also do more in-depth commercial draw inspections to determine whether a particular stage of construction was finished properly and in accordance with industry standards.
Warehouses and Light Industrial
We will evaluate your warehouse, distribution center, or light manufacturing business, providing thorough reports for properties that produce consumer goods.
Retail and Office
Our retail and office commercial property inspections ensure that parking lots, roofing, plumbing, stairs, and HVAC systems are all in working order, protecting the safety of employees and customers.
Special-Purpose Facilities
Theaters, gyms, gas stations, and hospitals all qualify as special-purpose facilities and require thorough inspections and detailed reports.
Hospitality Industries - Hotels, Restaurants, etc.
We may choose from a variety of hotel rooms or adapt our analysis to fit your specific needs, just as we do with multi-unit inspections. We look at plumbing, appliances, HVAC systems, and any other areas of concern from single-story to high-rise buildings.
Triple Net Lease
When a business property changes tenants, it’s critical to do a comprehensive inspection of the structure for any damage. A triple net lease inspection will help you defend deposit decisions and ensure your next renters are safe and satisfied for the term of their lease. Lease inspections are a great way to detect any necessary repairs before they become large-scale problems.
Employer Relocations
Our relocation inspections, for employers providing benefits to employees moving to a new city, detail a property’s essential characteristics and alert you to any safety problems and repairs required.
The Home & Commercial Inspections LLC experts, advisors, and strategic referral partners help our inspectors with knowledge and experience during the commercial inspection process. These professionals may include:
- Structural engineers
- Environmental specialists
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) specialists
- Electrical specialists
- Fire protection specialists
- Elevator specialists
- Roof specialists
- Paving specialists
- Wood-destroying organism specialists
- Radon Technician
- Lead Based Paint Inspector
- IAQ/VOC Mold Assessor
- Asbestos Evaluation/Building Inspector
- Underground plumbing and backflow specialists
Even reputable PCA providers vary in service level, speed of service, and the number of disciplines their company brings to the table. With the following features, Home & Commercial Inspections LLC is the top PCA provider in Columbus, Ohio:
- Rapid deployment: We are proud of our track record of prompt action and readily available resources that mean we are on site quickly and well-prepared to begin the inspection.
- Accurate costing: We are a design consultancy firm with quick access to real-time costing results, so we can give you precise estimates.
- Broad expertise: Our PCA providers bring in-house experience in a wide variety of engineering and building disciplines, allowing them to deliver an accurate and complete assessment of your property.
- Extensive experience: Our company, which has completed thousands of PCAs, delivers a quicker and more seamless and accurate appraisal than companies with less expertise.
For many years, Home & Commercial Inspections LLC has provided reliable and straightforward property quality evaluations in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo, Athens, Ohio. Our multidisciplinary team has access to the most in-depth experience and up-to-date building cost results.
Our Past Performance Locations
What to Expect from our Commercial Inspection Services
A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is a research report that details the physical condition of a property or building and is primarily performed on commercial real estate.
Building owners and managers should have a thorough grasp of the physical state of their assets, whether for yearly capital planning or refinancing. This guarantees that buildings meet specified criteria and assures the well-being of tenants and the asset’s long-term success.
A bank may request a PCA because any issues could impact the property’s value or the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. Prospective buyers may use a PCA to negotiate repairs or replacements on the property.
The PCA includes a walk-through survey, recorded analysis, and interviews conducted by a trained Home & Commercial Inspections LLC inspector to evaluate your property’s condition. The results are recorded in a Property Condition Report (PCR). This information helps owners recognize the service and repair criteria for future maintenance and builds trust with investors.
We examine elements such as the building’s age, occupancy, and construction type when determining how the property will be analyzed, the scope of the inspection necessary, the performance standards needed for a quality inspection, and the specific areas to be looked at. Assessments may vary from a simple visual review of the premises to a thorough analysis of all of the building’s mechanical systems PCA-ASTM.
Our commercial inspectors receive cutting-edge training before joining the Home & Commercial Inspections LLC team. Our diligent property assessments result in detailed reports, providing peace of mind for owners and investors:
- Commercial construction progress evaluations can monitor and verify the efficiency, progress, consistency, and quality of the work being done.
- Pre Listing inspections use site characteristic and building condition assessments to help investors and agents estimate potential maintenance costs.
- Before the paperwork is signed, pre lease and post lease checks provide owners and tenants with an accurate view of a commercial property’s state.
Your Home & Commercial Inspections LLC PCA provider will first interview the person who knows the most about the property’s history and state. To collect as much information as possible before a site inspection, the inspector will ask questions about the roof, the walls, the building’s age, whether there is metal wiring or galvanized plumbing, and so on.
The inspector will then visit the site and walk around the building and property for several hours to a few days, taking pictures and making notes. We look at the characteristics of the property, including elevations and neighboring sites, and evaluate systems such as:
- Building envelope
- Structural systems
- HVAC applications
- Energy systems
- Sewage and plumbing systems
- Finished interiors
We will also request information about the property, are there any outstanding zoning violations, do you have a copy of the maintenance contract, is there fire safety plan on record, to collect data on former building code or safety issues. We may also ask to review drawings, maintenance records, warranties, equipment lists, and previous reports and check if a base building certificate of occupancy was issued.
The subsequent PCA report, which is in accordance with ASTM E2018, will contain the following information:
- A summary of every part inspected
- A compilation of vulnerabilities that have been found
- The cost to modify and repair the defects
The report will:
- Review and describe the base building (common areas) and sample units
- Extrapolate findings (and cost estimates) based on the sampling
- Provide costs for repairs or replacements over $3,000 individually, or over $10,000 collectively
- Provide costs for further review (not repair cost), even if below $3,000
- Provide apparent or reported age range of HVAC systems and roof membrane
- Provide expected useful life of HVAC systems and roof membrane
- Provide general condition and level of maintenance for all systems reviewed
- Identify in summary where the report deviates from the ASTM standard
- Identify in summary any further reviews recommended in the report
- Identify utility providers for the building from the on-site survey
- For each deficiency, provide action to correct: repair, replace, monitor, further review, provide, or improve
- State implication of nonperformance
The procedure takes about three weeks from start to finish, but it might be possible to complete it faster if needed. Even so, it is wise to arrange a PCA as soon as your loan is underway so there is ample time for a detailed review.
Our goal is to give the highest level of professional service and provide a thorough report so you can meet your due diligence requirements. If we discover an issue that requires additional assessment, we may propose follow-up inspections after the first PCA.
Inspections can involve experts, contractors, or a team solution, depending on the client’s property and needs.
Visual inspection of the site and grounds
- Pavements, parking, curbs, loading docks, sidewalks, landscaping, drainage, lighting walls, fencing, railings, signage
Structural systems
- Foundations, walls, columns, floors, roofs
Building exteriors
- Exterior finishes, stairs, and steps, exterior doors, and windows
Roofing
- Roof membranes, parapet wall, flashing, penetrations, drainage, and skylights
Plumbing and Mechanical systems
- Domestic water, plumbing fixtures, natural gas, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems
Electrical systems
- Power, lighting, and emergency systems
Fire Safety systems (ADDL Fee)
- Fire protection sprinkler and standpipe systems, fire extinguishers, alarm and security systems
HVAC
- Cooling, heating, air distribution, and ventilation systems Interior building components
Interior building components
- Interior finishes of common areas and tenant spaces
Vertical Transportation Systems (ADDL Fee)
- Elevator and escalator equipment
Review of architectural drawings and mechanical systems
Interview key personnel
- Facility maintenance operators or property managers
Accessibility review (ADA) (ADDL Fee)
Parking, ramps, entrances/exits, the path of travel, elevators, and restrooms
Your inspector will NOT:
- Test or operate anything
- Remove service panels unless on-site staff do so
- Inspect appliances or process-related equipment
- Discuss code compliance
- Discuss environmental issues or indoor air quality
- Discuss ADA compliance
- Discuss regional specific issues (e.g., seismic considerations, hurricane tie-downs, etc.)
- Comment on pests, insects, or rodents
- Rely on previous PCA reports reviewed
Apartments and Multi-Unit Properties
Duplexes and other structures with up to four units are examined from top to bottom. Buildings with more than four units are given a full inspection, and individual units are assessed based on a random sample (up to 20%) or according to your specifications.
Commercial Draw
Your lender may require commercial draw inspections at different phases of a building’s construction. This ensures finances are used wisely and generally entails the inspector doing a simple check of completion. Our inspectors also do more in-depth commercial draw inspections to determine whether a particular stage of construction was finished properly and in accordance with industry standards.
Warehouses and Light Industrial
We will evaluate your warehouse, distribution center, or light manufacturing business, providing thorough reports for properties that produce consumer goods.
Retail and Office
Our retail and office commercial property inspections ensure that parking lots, roofing, plumbing, stairs, and HVAC systems are all in working order, protecting the safety of employees and customers.
Special-Purpose Facilities
Theaters, gyms, gas stations, and hospitals all qualify as special-purpose facilities and require thorough inspections and detailed reports.
Hotels
We may choose from a variety of hotel rooms or adapt our analysis to fit your specific needs, just as we do with multi-unit inspections. We look at plumbing, appliances, HVAC systems, and any other areas of concern from single-story to high-rise buildings.
Triple Net Lease
When a business property changes tenants, it’s critical to do a comprehensive inspection of the structure for any damage. A triple net lease inspection will help you defend deposit decisions and ensure your next renters are safe and satisfied for the term of their lease. Lease inspections are a great way to detect any necessary repairs before they become large-scale problems.
Employer Relocations
Our relocation inspections, for employers providing benefits to employees moving to a new city, detail a property’s essential characteristics and alert you to any safety problems and repairs required.
The Home & Commercial Inspections LLC experts, advisors, and strategic referral partners help our inspectors with knowledge and experience during the commercial inspection process. These professionals may include:
- Structural engineers
- Environmental specialists
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) specialists
- Electrical specialists
- Fire protection specialists
- Elevator specialists
- Roof specialists
- Paving specialists
- Wood-destroying organism specialists
- Radon Technician
- Lead Based Paint Inspector
- IAQ/VOC Mold Assessor
- Asbestos Evaluation/Building Inspector
- Underground plumbing and backflow specialists
Even reputable PCA providers vary in service level, speed of service, and the number of disciplines their company brings to the table. With the following features, Home & Commercial Inspections LLC is the top PCA provider in Columbus, Ohio:
- Rapid deployment: We are proud of our track record of prompt action and readily available resources that mean we are on site quickly and well-prepared to begin the inspection.
- Accurate costing: We are a design consultancy firm with quick access to real-time costing results, so we can give you precise estimates.
- Broad expertise: Our PCA providers bring in-house experience in a wide variety of engineering and building disciplines, allowing them to deliver an accurate and complete assessment of your property.
- Extensive experience: Our company, which has completed thousands of PCAs, delivers a quicker and more seamless and accurate appraisal than companies with less expertise.
For many years, Home & Commercial Inspections LLC has provided reliable and straightforward property quality evaluations in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo, Athens, Ohio. Our multidisciplinary team has access to the most in-depth experience and up-to-date building cost results.
Our Past Performance Locations
