Any professional inspector recommendation - Jacksonville, FL ??

Question

Hello All,

Looking for commercial inspector recommendations for multi-family property inspection...Appreciate any recommendations in Jacksonville, FL or near by area.

Lender's team would inspect the property to generate their appraisal and environmental reports...Does it make sense to have my own inspector focus more on structural / engineering report and check few sample units (assuming inspecting every unit may not be possible on a 100unit building) for problem areas? Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

-Ravi.

Ravi K. · Answer

Thanks @Joel Owens

I just learned that Lender engaged good companies Partner Engineering and Science, Inc (www.partneresi.com) for property inspection and Colliers International (www.colliers.com) for appraisal report.

I think they would cover most of what I needed (including 10% of unit inspections), except an engineering report (they do check structural cracks etc high level)...so, I am wondering if I should ask them to do that as well for extra cost....Any input on this?

Thanks in advance, Ravi.

Joel Owens · Answer

Make sure an inspector is qualified for that type of asset and size. Home inspectors are generally not qualified for commercial properties. Most will tell you they do not inspect those properties. Some will not even do 2 to 4 units and will inspect only houses.

Usually the inspector on a larger commercial property is a certified engineer.

Just make sure before spending thousands they have the capability and experience.

Ravi K. · Answer

Thanks @Craig Barnthouse

Craig Barnthouse · Answer

I have used this inspector and was every happy with him and his service.

Troy  Roarke: ACI – CIE - CMI

House  Authority Inspection Service, LLC

Florida License HI112  – MRSA150

B: (904)  287-8842

F: (904)  287-8843

www.houseauthority.net