Inspection of Commercial Property. The Commercial Property Inspector is a Certified  Building Code inspector with the Ontario Building Officials Association and is fully qualified on Large Buildings and Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code. An unknowing inspector may lead you to believe your property is code compliant when you could in fact be faced with spending thousands or tens of thousands in required building code upgrades.

In the late sixties and early seventies, copper prices rose and contractors/electricians switched from copper to lower costing aluminum wiring. Knowing your property has aluminum wiring prior to purchasing could be a huge money saver for you. Many insurance companies will not insure a building containing aluminum wiring and the cost of retrofitting a property could be prohibitive due to budgeting.

Asbestos is another common hazard found in older buildings and removal of any sizable amounts can be very expensive. Class 2 removal of asbestos covers containment, removal of the asbestos, disposal of the asbestos. Workers have to be trained and properly encapsulated while dealing with the asbestos. Penalties can be severe if work is not performed by licensed personnel. Older boilers were typically coated with asbestos and old hot water and steam lines. Having a property inspection can identify these issues prior to purchase.

Moisture and mould can often be present in older buildings that have water or roof problems. Any time you have moisture present in a heated environment you have the possibility of mould being present. Mould cleanup can also be very expensive as the clean up crew may have to wear respiratory protection, eye protection and disposable clothing.

Thermal imaging cameras are used to inspect roofs for hidden leaks and potential areas of failure. We also check electrical panels for hot spots and conditions that might lead to failure or even an electrical fire. Our years of experience coupled with this technology can identify potential problems that can cost an investor unneeded expenses.

The Commercial Property Inspector has inspected Plaza’s, Strip Malls, Office Complex’s, Factories and Industrial Buildings, Churches, Mixed Use Commercial, residential apartment buildings, Commercial Leases and properties valued up to 30 million dollars. We use the lastest equipment and all our staff are highly trained in the Ontario Building Code and have many years of practical experience which ensures your investment will be protected. All inspections are performed to ASTM E2018 standard and report is based on PCA format.

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