Commercial building assessments, scoped to your decision.
Whether you are buying, financing, leasing, budgeting or building next door, we document what is there today and what it will need tomorrow, in reports built for decision-makers.
Four ways we help you understand a building.
Every engagement starts with the decision in front of you. We match the scope to the asset, the transaction and the timeline, so you get what you need and nothing you don’t.
PCA
Property Condition Assessments
A third-party overview of a commercial property’s condition, completed in general accordance with ASTM E2018-24 to support acquisition, leasing, refinancing and investment decisions.
- Transaction due diligence
- Immediate and short-term repair items
- Planning-level cost opinions (where included in the agreed scope)
BCA
Building Condition Assessments & Capital Planning
A structured baseline of major building systems, remaining service life and anticipated capital needs, built for long-term ownership, budgeting and asset management.
- Lifecycle and capital planning
- Order-of-magnitude cost ranges (where included in the agreed scope)
- Maintenance and replacement timelines
PCS
Pre-Construction Surveys
A time-stamped visual and written record of neighbouring buildings and site features before excavation or construction begins, to help manage risk around damage claims.
- Adjacent buildings and site features
- Location-indexed photo documentation
- Optional post-construction comparison
PPI
Pre-Purchase & Pre-Lease Inspections
Focused inspections for business owners, tenants and smaller buyers who need to understand a space or building before they sign a lease or close a deal.
- Leased units and smaller buildings
- Clear, prioritized findings
- Fast turnaround for deal timelines
Not sure which assessment fits?
Here is how the services compare. If your property or purpose is unusual, we will tailor a scope that fits your asset type, budget and timeline.
| Service | Best for | Focus | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Condition Assessment | Buyers, investors, lenders | Current condition and near-term repair exposure | Acquisition, refinancing, lease due diligence |
| Building Condition Assessment | Owners, facility managers, institutions | Remaining service life and long-term capital needs | Capital planning, budgeting, funding applications |
| Pre-Construction Survey | Developers, contractors, neighbours | Baseline record of existing conditions | Excavation, demolition and new construction nearby |
| Pre-Purchase / Pre-Lease | Tenants, business owners, smaller buyers | Practical condition of a unit or small building | Signing a lease or buying a smaller property |
Get your complimentary
initial consultation.
Make sure you’re getting exactly what you need, and nothing you don’t, before you commit to a full assessment.
