6 Key Differences Between Commercial and Residential Property Inspections
Both homeowners and commercial property owners will at some point get their properties inspected. The purpose of both inspection types is to document the property’s condition and identify issues that may impact its valuation and insurance policies. But, inspections for these different properties vary in significant ways. Read on to learn more about 6 major differences between commercial and residential inspections. Different standards Home inspections and commercial inspections adhere to different standards. Commercial property inspectors must follow ASTM E2018-15, the Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process. It outlines the different kinds of buildings inspectors may examine, who may conduct inspections, and other specifics related to commercial properties and working with businesses. For home inspections, standard practices outline the following areas and systems to be inspected: roof; exterior; basement, foundation, crawlspace and structure; heating; cooling; plumbing; electrical; fireplace; attic, insulation and ventilation; doors, windows and interior. For both commercial properties and homes, standards dictate that inspectors are not always able to identify latent or concealed defects. Wide variety of commercial property types Commercial property inspectors deal with a much larger variety of building types: Home inspectors examine single family or multi-family homes, condos, or apartments, with […]
