Buying a commercial property is exciting! Planning the design, tenants who will occupy the building, and the people walking in and out of the doors is thrilling. In addition, hopefully, you will also have additional income with this building. With all of this excitement and visuals, have you thought about radon testing? Radon is a…
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Standards for Commercial Building Inspections A professional engineer or inspection company should always reference a standard of practice (SOP) when performing a commercial building inspection. A commercial SOP should be used on any property with a commercial use or a multi family building with 5 or more units. Commercial Building Inspections have two recognized standards.…
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Most purchasers of commercial property forget that a commercial building must remain protected in the evening. Indeed, vandalism, theft, and other types of property damage are a constant issue for commercial buildings that are left empty during the evening hours. Accordingly, a very important facet of any building inspection, by any experienced Boston commercial inspection…
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If you are in the market for commercial space, you likely care a great deal about ensuring that all necessary functions in the building you are looking to purchase are working properly. You also want to know the life span for the various systems in the commercial building, such as the HVAC system. That is…
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As they say, “You only get one chance at a first impression.” That is why the lobby area of your commercial building has to be in tip-top shape. A Building Lobby Says a Lot About the Business in That Building Without question, your commercial building’s lobby – the first impression of your business – has…
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A lot of responsibility is on the shoulders of a commercial building inspector. When a business owner or large corporation is looking to purchase commercial space, that property transaction hinges a great deal on the findings of the professional commercial inspector’s expertise. That expertise does not only extend to the HVAC and hidden parts of…
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Did you know that in the United States there are about 900,000 elevators in operation today. Each elevator carries about 20,000 people per year, and the average elevator user takes four trips in an elevator on a daily basis. That comes to about 325 million elevator rides every day. Indeed, one report states that, every…
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If you are in the market for a commercial building, then chances are you want to make sure that you minimize your costs, and maximize your potential for profit. One of the best and most cost-effective ways of doing that is by making sure that you get any building you are considering inspected by a…
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The term “core” typically connotes the thing in the center, the fundamental part or “heart” of something. When we talk about “core principles,” we are talking about the ideas and issues that are at the heart of the project or policy. When we talk about “working our core,” we mean going to the gym and…
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The purchase of a commercial property is a big expense, and you want to make sure that everything will function properly and safely for your employees and customers. Indeed, the kind of capital expenditure that a commercial property acquisition entails demands that you get the most out of your investment. Of course, the best “bang…
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You might think: An inspection is an inspection, right? Not so. There is actually quite a big difference between commercial and home inspections. Some property inspectors specialize in either residential or commercial properties. Some inspectors, however, like the home and commercial inspectors in Boston, Alpha Building Inspections, have the capacity and resources to specialize in…
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It happens all the time. You have been looking for a while, and finally you find the perfect home, or perfect spot for your business. The house might be in the right neighborhood, with good schools, and it has the added benefit of being recently renovated. Or, the commercial property could have the right customer…
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You have made your offer and you are finally under contract. Now, the process of writing checks for all things under the sun begins. You have all types of fees: lawyer fees, realtor fees. You are probably negotiating how much it will cost to handle the move, and you are putting together the down payment.…
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Anytime you want to make a big purchase, more information is better than less, right? In fact, for any big decision you want to make sure that you get the best information you can so that you can make the best decision possible. Indeed, you would not buy a car if you did not get…
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You might be in the process of purchasing a commercial building that is new construction. Maybe the city code inspectors have given the commercial building the A-Ok. You might think, after your own personal inspection of the commercial building you are buying that everything looks fine. Indeed, you might be spending a considerable amount for…
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If you are looking to purchase a commercial property, then you are in the market for a commercial inspection. Now, if you have purchased a home before, you are most likely already well acquainted with the process with regard to a home inspection. Be warned, a commercial inspection is considerably different. Of course, commercial inspections…
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It is likely the biggest purchase you will make in your life. You are buying a home. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, or you are working on closing on your sixth home, the process can still be fraught with surprises and unexpected challenges. Indeed, we at Alpha Building Inspections consistently have clients who confide…
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You are a small business. You most likely run on small profit margins and need to make sure that you get the most out of every dollar you spend. Being an entrepreneur puts you in a world of marvelous opportunity. Yet, it is not always the case that you get the big client or big…
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If you own a business and are looking to purchase a commercial building, then you know that there are many things to be worried about. First and foremost, you want to make sure that the facility that you are about to buy is sound, free of issues, or only has issues that can be easily…
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As you plan on selling a residential property, you must make sure that your house is prepared for a home inspection session. But, I’ve maintained it well, and everything works great. So, why should I bother? Well, even if you’ve put your best efforts in maintaining this property, a home inspection session can X-Ray your…
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