A commercial unit taken over with defects costs more than an apartment does, because the cost is not only repair. It is fit-out delayed, opening pushed back, and rent paid on premises that cannot trade.
We inspect commercial property before handover from developer or landlord, and before final payment on a fit-out. The method is the same as residential; the emphasis differs.
Where commercial inspection differs
- HVAC capacity assessed against intended occupancy rather than a residential baseline
- Electrical load and distribution checked against what the operation will actually draw
- Fire safety provision, escape routes and signage
- Accessibility compliance
- Floor loading and structural provision in warehouse and storage space
- Service risers, plant rooms and shared infrastructure
- Shopfront, glazing and external signage provision
Scale and scheduling
Larger commercial premises take longer and may need more than one inspector. We scope the job before quoting and give you a fixed price and a duration rather than an hourly rate.
Where a fit-out is running to a fixed opening date, staged inspections during the works catch problems while there is still time to correct them without moving the date.
What we check
Structure & finishes
Walls, ceilings, floors, skirting, paint, tile levels and hollow tiling.
Doors & joinery
Alignment, sealing, locks, handles, wardrobes and built-in cabinetry.
Plumbing
Water pressure, drainage, leaks, traps, heaters, bathroom and kitchen fittings.
Electrical
Sockets, switches, DB board, earthing, lighting circuits and outdoor points.
HVAC
Air flow, temperature differential, condensation, ducting and drainage lines.
Waterproofing
Bathrooms, roofs, terraces, balconies and external wall junctions.
External areas
Landscaping, irrigation, boundary walls, garage, driveway and drainage falls.
Thermal imaging
Hidden leaks, damp behind finishes, missing insulation and overheating electrical points a visual check cannot find.
Questions about this service
What size of property do you inspect?
From single retail units to full floors and warehouses. We scope larger sites before quoting so you get a fixed price.
Can you inspect before we sign the lease?
Yes, and it is the right time. Understanding the condition and services before committing gives you room to negotiate the fit-out contribution.
Do you inspect whole buildings?
Yes, for purchase or handover of an entire building. Message us with the scale and we will scope it.
Ready to book?
Message us with the property type, community and your date, and we will confirm availability and a fixed price the same day.