Commercial property inspections.
Offices, retail, restaurants, warehouses, and multi-unit buildings — inspected top to bottom by trade-trained inspectors, with a clear, photo-rich report you can actually act on.
A commercial property inspection is a top-to-bottom assessment of a building and its systems before you buy or lease it — the commercial cousin of our home inspection, and just as thorough. We evaluate the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, exterior, and the site itself, then deliver a photo-rich report in plain language, typically within 24–48 hours.
We inspect offices, retail storefronts, restaurants, mixed-use buildings, light industrial and warehouse spaces, and multi-unit apartment buildings across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Our inspectors are former contractors — they know structure, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC from the build side, and that experience carries straight over to commercial buildings.
What a commercial inspection covers
- Roof, drainage, and rooftop equipment
- Foundation, structure, and exterior walls
- Electrical service, panels, and distribution
- Plumbing supply, drains, and water heaters
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- Interior finishes, ceilings, and flooring
- Windows, doors, and storefront systems
- Parking areas, walkways, and site drainage
- Accessibility observations
- Life-safety basics: exits, extinguishers, detectors
Why it's worth doing
Commercial deals rarely come with the disclosures a home sale does — what you see on the walkthrough is often all you're told. An inspection replaces guesswork with a documented picture of the building's actual condition, so you can negotiate the price, the lease terms, or the repair schedule from facts instead of hope.
And it's not just for buyers. If you're signing a triple-net (NNN) lease, the roof and the HVAC may become your problem the day you get the keys. Finding out the 20-year-old package unit is on borrowed time is worth a lot before you sign — and very expensive after.
How it works
Tell us about the property — address, square footage, and how it's used — and we'll put together a quote, usually within the day. On inspection day we walk the entire building and site; how long that takes depends on the size and complexity, from a couple of hours for a small storefront to most of a day for a larger building.
If the property needs more than a visual inspection — a sewer scope, mold sampling, or a specialty trade evaluation — we coordinate it for the same visit whenever we can. One appointment, one point of contact, one report.
What it costs
Commercial pricing depends on the building's size, age, use, and systems, so we quote each property individually rather than publishing a one-size-fits-none rate. Quotes are free, no-obligation, and usually back to you the same day.
Common questions
What kinds of properties do you inspect?
Offices, retail storefronts, restaurants, mixed-use buildings, light industrial and warehouse spaces, and multi-unit apartment buildings. If you're not sure whether your property fits, call us — if it's outside what we do, we'll tell you and point you to someone good.
How long does a commercial inspection take?
It depends on the size, age, and complexity of the building. A small storefront might take two hours; a larger or multi-tenant building can take most of a day. We'll give you a time estimate along with your quote.
How is this different from a home inspection?
The approach is the same — a thorough visual evaluation of the structure and systems — but commercial buildings bring different construction, bigger mechanical systems, flat roofs, and considerations like accessibility and life safety. The report is organized the same way our home inspection reports are: plain language, photos, and a summary of what actually matters.
I'm leasing, not buying. Do I still need one?
If your lease makes you responsible for maintenance or repairs — as most triple-net (NNN) leases do — then yes, arguably more than a buyer does. An inspection tells you what you're inheriting before it's yours, and it gives you documentation of the property's condition on day one.
When do I get the report?
Typically within 24–48 hours. It's a web-based, photo-rich report you can read on your phone and share with your broker, lender, or contractor in one click.
Ready to schedule?
Same-week appointments, seven days a week, all across Southern California. Let's get it on the calendar.