Important Questions You Should Be Asking Before Hiring
Buying a commercial building is a considerable investment. Before making a purchase, a building inspection and report provide essential information about the building’s condition needed to make a wise buying decision. So getting a commercial inspection before purchasing a property is extremely important. However, you shouldn’t trust just anyone with the job, since this is one of the most important purchases of your life.
Here at Galloway Building Services, we understand the importance of a trusted inspector. Owner Troy Galloway is an engineer and a top-notch building inspector, providing full-service commercial and residential building inspection. To ensure you’re hiring a real estate inspector you can trust, Galloway has provided a few questions to confirm their skills before hiring and questions that they should be asking you, the commercial owner.
Questions You Should Be Asking When Hiring A Commercial Inspector:
- What are your qualifications and experience in commercial building inspections?
- What types of commercial properties have you inspected before?
- Can you provide references from previous clients who have hired you for commercial building inspections?
- What specific areas of the property will you inspect, and what will you look for during the inspection process?
- What tools and equipment do you use during the inspection process?
- Can you provide a written report detailing the findings of the inspection?
- How long will the inspection take, and when can I expect to receive the report?
- Can you provide an estimate for the cost of the inspection?
- Are there any limitations to the inspection, such as inaccessible areas or hidden defects?
- Do you have any insurance or liability coverage to protect against any damage or errors during the inspection process?
Questions Your Commercial Inspector Should Be Asking You:
- What type of commercial property is being inspected? (e.g. office building, retail space, warehouse)
- What is the age of the building?
- What is the size of the building in square feet?
- What is the purpose of the inspection? (e.g. pre-purchase inspection, safety inspection, code compliance inspection)
- Are there any specific areas of concern or issues that need to be addressed?
- Has there been any recent maintenance or renovations performed on the building?
- Are there any plans for future renovations or changes to the building?
- What is the occupancy rate of the building?
- Are there any environmental concerns related to the property? (e.g. asbestos, lead paint, mold)
- - Do you have the maintenance records? Very useful and greatly helpful.
- What is the deadline for completing the inspection and providing the report?