Commercial Building Inspections – Know What You’re Signing Up For

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If you are thinking of buying or leasing a commercial property, a comprehensive property inspection is a must before you make a commitment to a lease or purchase.

Our experienced, thorough inspectors will prepare a report, highlighting the issues found and alerting you to any serious defects which may turn your potential purchase into a ‘deal-breaker’.

Keep reading for examples of the issues our inspectors uncover in the course of their work:

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Area: HWS (hot water system)

Observation: The HWS tray displays signs of corrosion which may indicate the HSW is leaking.


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Area: Handrail

Observation: The handrail support is broken and the handrail wobbles when held.


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Area: Gutters

Observation: The gutters are full of weeds and leaf litter which would cause them to overflow and contribute to the moss growing on the blockwork surface.


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Area: Roof

Observation: The roof is made of asbestos sheeting which is cracked in many places.


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Area: Brickwork

Observation: The AC is dripping water.


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Area: Septic Tank

Observation: The area around the septic tank is very damp.


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Area: Roof

Observation: The box gutter appears to be in poor condition. There appears to be leaking at the roof flashing.


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Area: Roof (Sisalation)

Observation: There is no sisalation paper to the back section roofing which will allow condensation drops in colder months.


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Area: Toilets

Observation: The light to the toilet comes on when plugging the lead into the socket. The electrical wiring to the toilet should be checked over and installed with conduits.


The SPI Property Inspections range of commercial building inspections covers:

We will give you an accurate assessment of the structure and overall condition of the building so you can make an informed decision about buying, leasing or general maintenance.

For vendors of commercial properties, we can alert you to any issues that may need to be rectified before you put the property on the market.

We provide an inspection of the overall condition of the building or an appraisal of a specific fault, with a recommended course of action to take.

Are you a facilities manager? We can support you with your building inspection requirements, including ESM (essential safety measures), tax depreciation schedules, leak detection inspections and roof inspections.

SPI Property Inspections are one of Victoria’s premier providers of commercial building inspections.

We have carried out over 30,000 building inspections across Melbourne, Geelong and Central Victoria. Our inspectors are industry professionals, each with over 20 years’ experience and a wealth of knowledge.

To book, call our office on 1300 721 032 or email info@spipropertyinspections.com.au

Ask us for a free quote online today.