Commercial Inspections & Property Condition Assessments
Property condition assessments that exceed ASTM E2018 standards and show buyers, lenders, and owners where a building truly stands.
Certified Master Inspector®, Author of Commercial Property Maintenance, International Facility Maintenance Expert
Professional Commercial Building Inspectors
Welcome to Propertyexam Corp. Scott Harris, owner and chief inspector, brings the combined perspective of a Certified Master Inspector®, General Contractor, and graduate engineer to every project. He has more than 35 years of experience and thousands of completed commercial inspections. From a single storefront to a multi-building apartment complex, each commercial property inspection and Property Condition Assessment (PCA) gives buyers, owners, lenders, and agents a straightforward, unbiased view of a building before they sign. Propertyexam operates from the Portland Metro area, serves the Portland Metro area and Vancouver, WA, most of Oregon, and Washington and Idaho by schedule, and takes on substantial commercial projects nationwide.
Scope That Fits Your Deal
Commercial buildings vary widely, so Scott tailors each scope of work to your property and objectives. You receive a written proposal with the price before any work starts. We can accommodate special needs on a case by case basis.
Based on ASTM Standards
Propertyexam references every inspection and PCA to ASTM E2018, the internationally recognized standard for commercial property condition assessments. Lenders rely on this standard when they make loan decisions.
Capital Cost Projections
Propertyexam provides near-term cost projections for defects, deferred maintenance, safety issues, and key repairs. These estimates support responsible capital management and value preservation, and guide preventive care before deferred maintenance increases repair costs.
What We Offer
Each commercial building inspection evaluates the entire building or facility, from the grounds and structure to the systems and components that keep it running. Propertyexam inspects every type of commercial property, including:
- Retail Stores
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Equestrian Facilities
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- Medical Offices & Practices
- Apartment Buildings
- Office Buildings
- Restaurants
- Hotels & Motels
- Storage Buildings
- Veterinary
- Agricultural
- Strip Malls
Commercial Property Maintenance Books
Written by Scott Harris, based on the principles of capital management and value preservation.
Commercial Property Maintenance – New Edition
The New Edition updates the original with 25% more information, including expanded coverage of new, more durable materials, more safety issues and new sections on security. Both editions are based on the principles of capital management and value preservation.
Commercial Property Maintenance
The contents of this book are an overview of maintenance recommendations for most types of commercial property buildings.
CLIENTS WE SERVE
- Commercial Realtors
- Brokers
- Buyers
- Investors
- Lenders & Banks
- Property Owners
- Property Managers
- Business Tenants
- Sellers
- Developers
Our Property Condition Assessment Includes
- On-Site Survey of Building Systems & Components
- Document Review & Interviews with Property Owners
- Identification of Material Physical Deficiencies
- Deferred Maintenance Findings
- Health & Safety Defects and Liability Issues
- Five-Year Outlook of Predictable Expenses
- ADA Condition Survey
Commercial Building Inspection Options
- Pre-Purchase Inspections for Buyers & Investors
- Lender-Ready Reports Referenced to ASTM E2018
- Long-Range Facility Condition Reports
- One Organized Report for Multi-Building Properties
How Our Property Inspection Works
Scope & Written Proposal
Call or email with your property details. Scott defines the scope with you and sends a written proposal with the price, before any work starts.
On-Site Inspection
Scott performs a thorough, non-intrusive survey of the property grounds, building envelope, systems, and components to generate a proper report on the commercial property.
Electronic Report
You quickly receive a clear, photo-rich electronic report that you can save as a PDF for a permanent record. It covers findings, recommendations, and opinions of probable cost.
Follow-Up Support
Questions after reading the report? Scott walks you, your agent, or your lender through the findings and keeps sharing trusted contractor and vendor recommendations after the inspection.
Example Reports
See what a Propertyexam Property Condition Assessment looks like for your type of building.
60-Year-Old, 28,000 SF Industrial Building
Two-story, 28,000 SF industrial building.
Medical Office, 3 Story, 35,000 SF
Three-story, 35,000 SF medical office.
100-Year-Old, 3 Story Mixed Use, 15,000 SF
100-year-old, 15,000 SF mixed-use building.
Property Condition Report You Can Trust
After the site visit, Scott turns his observations, photos, and research into an easy-to-read electronic property condition report. Each finding comes with recommendations and estimated costs, so you can see what needs attention now, what it may cost, and what can wait. The report strengthens your negotiating position, supports lender review, and guides repair planning and contractor selection. Curious about the format? Visit the sample report section on this website for examples covering industrial buildings, medical offices, a hotel, a church with a school, a historic mixed-use building, apartments, food manufacturing and an auto dealership. Own a different or more specialized property? Scott will gladly discuss it with you.
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What Clients Say About Propertyexam
Agents, investors, public agencies, and property owners count on Scott for straight answers and careful, detailed work. Read their experiences below.
Expert Witness
Maintenance & Construction Expert
Human Factors • Safety
Attorneys, insurers and owners rely on Scott Harris for defensible opinions on construction defects, maintenance standard of care and premises safety. The same depth goes into every Propertyexam inspection.
Certified Master Inspector®
Graduate Engineer & General Contractor
Author, Commercial Property Maintenance
Ready for a Clear Look at Your Next Building?
Choose a commercial building inspector with engineering training, advanced thermal imaging skills, and decades of field experience. Get the facts you need to negotiate with confidence and budget without guesswork.
A commercial property inspection is a non-intrusive evaluation of a business property’s grounds, structure, envelope, and building systems. It documents condition, safety concerns, and repair needs before you buy, lease, lend, or plan maintenance.
Expect a review of the site, parking, structure, roof, envelope, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and accessibility. Propertyexam adds document review, interviews, photos, and opinions of probable repair cost.
A property condition assessment combines an on-site survey, document review, and interviews to determine a commercial building’s physical condition. You receive a written report with findings, recommendations, and estimated repair costs.
Propertyexam references ASTM E2018, the Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments and the internationally recognized standard for commercial property. Scott applies the sections that fit your specific property.
Your commercial inspection cost depends on the property’s use, location, size, and age, which shape the complexity and scope of the work. Your written proposal states the price before any work begins.
It depends on the size, scope and complexity. Anywhere from 4 hours on site to several days. Your report typically follows within 2–3 days of the site visit (longer for large properties).
Many commercial lenders require a PCA before they approve a purchase or refinance loan. Most look for a report referenced to ASTM E2018 that quantifies immediate repairs and expected capital costs.
The party that orders the inspection usually pays. In most purchases, that means the buyer or investor, although lenders, owners, sellers, and property managers also order inspections.
An inspection doesn’t kill deals. Findings rarely end a purchase and often support fair negotiation. When repair costs exceed your cash flow, that knowledge protects you and points you toward a better fit.
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