Commercial Property Inspection
Commercial property inspection includes all types of property used for business purposes:
Office buildings, industrial properties, retail properties, recreational and sports facilities,
and mixed-use properties.
Commercial Property Inspection
Commercial property inspection includes all types of property used for business purposes: Office buildings, industrial properties, retail properties, recreational and sports facilities, and mixed-use properties.
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What Is A Commercial Property Inspection?
Commercial Property Inspection is the critical first step in ensuring that a potential buyer purchases a commercial property that is suitable for the type of business intended, retains its value and, very importantly, is safe for employees and customers.
It is very important that potential and current commercial property owners are well informed about the upgrades, maintenance, and replacements that are required to provide quality space for employees and customers.
1
Condition Report
It is imperative that the potential buyer is aware of all the deficiencies of the property before making a final offer.
2
Maintenance Inspection
Preventive maintenance aims to correct defects before they escalate.
3
5 Year Maintenance Plan
A maintenance plan specifies all the maintenance measures required to keep a property in a good and compliant condition.
4
Rental Move In-Out Inspection
This inspection ensures that both the owner and the tenant are aware of any defects during the tenant’s occupation and vacation of the property.
5
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Non-invasive technology that allows the inspector to detect defects that are not visible.
6
EPC Energy Performance Certificate
Certification will reveal the energy efficiency of the building.
1
Condition Report
It is imperative that the potential buyer is aware of all the deficiencies of the property before making a final offer.
2
Maintenance Inspection
Preventive maintenance aims to correct defects before they escalate.
3
5 Year Maintenance Plan
A maintenance plan specifies all the maintenance measures required to keep a property in a good and compliant condition.
4
Rental Move In-Out Inspection
This inspection ensures that both the owner and the tenant are aware of any defects during the tenant’s occupation and vacation of the property.
5
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Non-invasive technology that allows the inspector to detect defects that are not visible.
6
EPC Energy Performance Certificate
Certification will reveal the energy efficiency of the building.
Condition Report
The Condition inspection is done to determine the over all condition of a commercial property not just pointing out defects or shortcomings.
The full scope of the inspection will rely on discussion between the Owner and the Inspector to determine the requirement and outcome of the Condition Report Inspection.
What will be Inspected?
- External improvements and site Characteristics.
- External façade of the building.
- Roofs.
- Structural Elements of the Building.
- Electrical systems.
- Plumbing Systems.
- Mechanical Systems.
- HVAC Systems.
- Interior Finishes & Fittings.
- Environmental efficiency.
- Health and Safety Compliance.
After the Inspection a Report will be compiled detailing all the above aspects of the inspection. Included in a report will be a Recommendations to ensure that the client have all the answers they expect from the Report.
5 Year Maintenance Plan
A maintenance plan is a document that defines the work required to maintain assets in a proactive and cost-effective manner, enabling you to accurately forecast and plan maintenance and project costs. This will ensure more efficiency from all assets and long-term fiscal cost savings.
The RESSGRO 5 Year maintenance inspection and report includes:
- Condition Inspection and Report
- Maintenance Inspection and Report
These two reports will be used to develop a 5 Year Maintenance Plan that will focus on documenting all required maintenance items that can be foreseen for the next 5 Years under five categories:
Operational Expenditure:
- Condition Based Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
Capital expenditure:
- Maintenance Projects
- Equipment Replacement Projects
Maintenance Inspection
The RESSGRO maintenance inspection will include Interviews, Examining Documents and Site Inspections focusing on Condition Based Maintenance and will cover the following aspects:
- External improvements and site Characteristics.
- External façade of the building.
- Roofs.
- Structural Elements of the Building.
- Electrical Systems.
- Plumbing Systems.
- Mechanical Systems.
- HVAC Systems.
- Interior Finishes & Fittings.
After the Inspection a report will be compiled detailing all the above aspects of the inspection. Included in a report will be a maintenance related recommendations to ensure that the client have all the answers they expect from the report.
Rental Move In-Out Inspection
This inspection ensures that both the owner and the tenant are aware of any defects during the tenant’s move-in and when the tenant moves out.
The condition at the time the tenant moves into the property is determined by an impartial inspection report of the property. This occupation inspection is then compared to the exit inspection report to determine a possible reinstatement claim against the tenant.
RESSGRO can assist landlords and tenants with the inspection process and the calculation of reinstatement costs.
We can also help the tenant estimate the expected reinstatement costs by performing an annual inspection and updating the expected cost annually. This allows the tenant to accrual budget for this expense from the beginning of the lease.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Infrared technology (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows inspectors to show property owners invisible defects that cannot be detected by traditional inspection methods. This technology can be used to reveal, among other things, electrical overheating, water and moisture problems, etc. that are not visible to the naked eye.
This technology can also be used to reduce energy consumption in a property where energy is lost through the escape of heated or cooled air due to poor insolation.
Public EPC Certificate
On December 8, 2020, a notice was published in the Government Gazette requiring the public display of an Energy Performance Certificate (SANS 1544).
It must be publicly displayed at the entrance of the building and must also be submitted to the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI).
All buildings that fall under the following conditions must display the SANS 1544:
The total Net floor area is equal to or greater than:
- 1 000m² (for state-owned buildings)
- 2 000m² (for privately-owned buildings)
The building has not been substantially renovated in the last two years.
The building is predominantly used for one of the following purposes:
- Office space
- Entertainment Public assembly
- Place of instruction
- Theatrical activities
- Indoor sport