Independent Commercial Property Inspections Across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & South East Queensland
Commercial property is a significant investment, and identifying building defects, maintenance issues, pest activity or construction concerns early can save businesses and property owners considerable time and expense.
At Informed Building Inspections, we provide comprehensive commercial building and pest inspections, new construction inspections and pre-tenancy inspections, or dilapidation inspections for a wide range of commercial properties.
We inspect all types of Commercial Properties, from medical centres and consulting rooms to offices, retail premises, warehouses, factories, industrial buildings and mixed-use properties. Our experienced inspectors provide independent reporting designed to give you a clear understanding of the property’s condition and any existing defects that require consideration.
Why You Need Commercial Building & Pest Inspections
Buying a commercial property is very different from purchasing a typical residential property. Commercial buildings can contain complex internal and external areas such as visible defects, safety concerns, deterioration, maintenance issues and evidence of timber pests that may affect the property, with all reporting as per the Australian Standards.
Surprisingly we regularly find live termites or termite workings impacting commercial properties, often significantly and often with no termite management system in place.
Depending on the property, our inspection may consider areas including:
- Building structure and visible structural components
- Lower roof coverings and roof drainage
- External walls, windows and doors
- Internal walls, ceilings and floors
- Moisture and water ingress indicators
- Bathrooms and wet areas
- Building deterioration and maintenance issues
- Safety hazards
- Evidence of termite and timber pest activity
- Reporting on termite management systems & conducive conditions
- Accessible subfloor and roof spaces
- External areas and drainage
- Signs of movement, cracking or settlement
- Defective or incomplete building work
- General condition of accessible areas
- Carpark and external fencing or retaining
Our reports clearly document relevant findings with photographs, descriptions and recommendations.
Commercial Pre-Purchase Inspections
Before committing to the purchase of a commercial property, it is important to understand what you are actually buying.
A commercial pre-purchase building and pest inspection can help identify defects and potential issues that may not be obvious during a standard property viewing.
Whether you are purchasing a medical facility, office building, retail property, warehouse, factory, investment property or development site, our inspections provide an independent assessment of the accessible areas of the property.
A detailed inspection can also help you identify potential maintenance requirements and defects that may require further investigation by appropriately qualified specialists.
Commercial New Construction Inspections
New commercial buildings are not automatically free from defects.
We inspect new construction projects at appropriate stages of construction or at Handover to identify defects and issues while they are still accessible and, importantly, before they become more difficult and expensive to rectify.
Our new construction inspection services can be tailored to the project and may include inspections of:
- Slab and subfloor construction
- Structural framing
- Roof and external building elements
- Pre-plaster and lock-up stages
- Internal fixing and fit-off
- Wet areas and waterproofing
- Practical completion
- Handover and defects of all internal and external areas including carparking, fencing and retaining walls
We can work with developers, builders, owners, investors and commercial tenants to document defects and incomplete or defective work through detailed photographic reporting. From newly constructed apartments, to new build medical facilities and multi use spaces, we inspect all commercial property types.
Identifying issues during construction provides an opportunity for defects to be addressed before they are concealed by subsequent stages of work or Practical Completion or Handover Inspections prior to taking possession,.
Commercial Pre-Tenancy Inspections
If you are about to enter into a commercial lease, it is important to understand the condition of the premises before taking possession, whether the leasee or the owner.
Our commercial pre-tenancy inspections provide an independent record of the property’s condition at the commencement of the tenancy. This can be particularly valuable where a tenant may later be responsible for repairs, maintenance or reinstatement works. A pre-tenancy inspection can document existing defects, damage, deterioration and other observable issues before the tenancy begins.
This provides a useful condition record for both tenants and property owners and can help reduce disputes regarding whether damage or defects existed before occupation. This process can be repeated at the end of the tenancy agreement as well.
Medical, Office, Retail & Industrial Properties
Our commercial inspection services are suitable for a broad range of property types, including:
Medical & Healthcare
- Medical centres
- Consulting rooms
- Dental practices
- Allied health premises
- Specialist medical facilities
Office & Professional
- Office buildings
- Professional suites
- Consulting offices
- Corporate premises
- Mixed-use properties
Retail & Hospitality
- Shops
- Retail centres
- Showrooms
- Restaurants and hospitality premises
- Commercial tenancies
Industrial & Warehouse
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Workshops
- Industrial units
- Storage facilities
- Distribution premises
- Commercial Sheds
Other Commercial Property
- Investment properties
- Development projects
- Strata and body corporate properties
- Mixed-use developments
- Commercial buildings being renovated or refurbished
- Universities and educational establishments
- Child Care Centres – weekend appointments available
Why Use an Independent Commercial Building Inspector?
Commercial property decisions can involve substantial financial commitments.
An independent inspection provides an additional level of due diligence by documenting the observable condition of the property and identifying matters that may warrant further investigation or end up adding significant cost to the owner in the future.
At Informed Building Inspections, our reports are designed to be clear, comprehensive and practical, rather than simply providing a checklist of observations. You will receive reports with photographs of defects, comments on those defects, rectifications required and trades to engage.
Where an issue falls outside the scope of a visual building inspection, we can identify where further assessment by an appropriately qualified specialist may be warranted, such as an engineer, electrician, plumber, roofer or other specialist consultant.
Detailed Commercial Inspection Reports
Our commercial inspection reports provide photographic evidence of relevant findings and are designed to give clients a clear understanding of the property’s condition. We understand that commercial clients need information they can actually use. Whether you are a business owner, buyer, investor, developer, landlord or tenant, our aim is to provide an independent assessment that helps you make informed decisions.
Commercial Building & Pest Inspections Across South East Queensland
Informed Building Inspections provides commercial inspection services throughout Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, , Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Moreton Bay, Gympie and surrounding areas.
Whether you are purchasing a commercial property, developing a new building, preparing to take possession of a tenancy or simply require an independent assessment of an existing commercial building, we can tailor an inspection to suit the property and your requirements.
Commercial Dilapidation Inspections
Building and construction works can create concerns for neighbouring properties, particularly where excavation, demolition, heavy machinery, piling or structural works are involved. Our commercial dilapidation inspections provide a detailed photographic record of the observable condition of a property before nearby construction or civil works commence.
The inspection documents existing defects and conditions such as:
- Cracking to walls, ceilings, floors and external surfaces
- Existing damage and deterioration
- Movement or settlement indicators
- Defects to driveways, paths, retaining walls and other external structures
- Damage to fences, gates and landscaping structures
- Internal and external building conditions
- Other observable defects that may be relevant to the surrounding works
A comprehensive photographic report provides a record of the property’s condition before works commence. This can be used as a reference if concerns or disputes arise regarding damage allegedly caused by subsequent construction activities. Dilapidation inspections are suitable for commercial buildings, neighbouring properties, industrial sites, offices, retail premises, medical facilities, warehouses and other structures located near proposed construction or civil works. For larger projects, inspections can be undertaken across multiple properties or areas surrounding the construction site.
Planning construction or civil works near an existing property? Contact Informed Building Inspections to discuss your dilapidation inspection requirements.
Looking for a Commercial Building Inspector?
Before purchasing, leasing or taking responsibility for a commercial property, arrange an independent inspection.
Contact Informed Building Inspections to discuss your commercial property and inspection requirements.
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