Commercial Property Inspections
Airdale Commercial Property Inspection brings inspection, environmental, and engineering support to buyers, investors, owners, and managers of commercial property in Waco, Killeen, Temple, and Central Texas.
Our commercial services at a glance
Inspection
- Commercial property inspection
- Thermal imaging (infrared)
- Cost-to-cure estimates
- Draw inspections
- Termite inspection (WDI/WDO)
With our partners
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ETS Environmental)
- Foundation evaluation (Noble Engineering)
- Load-bearing wall evaluation (Noble Engineering)
- Damaged truss evaluation (Noble Engineering)
- Cost segregation (Noble Engineering)
We serve retail, office, warehouse, restaurant, and multi-family properties. Details on each service are below.
One team for your due diligence
Buying or leasing a commercial property means answering several questions: What shape is the building in? Are there environmental risks? Does anything need an engineer? Airdale Inspection L.L.C. handles the inspection and brings in two independent partners for the specialized work, so you deal with one local point of contact.
Airdale Inspection
Commercial property inspection, thermal imaging, field data collection, and cost estimates.
ETS Environmental
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Noble Engineering
Engineering evaluations, signed and sealed by a Texas-licensed engineer.
Commercial property inspection
A visual inspection of the building and site that documents condition, deficiencies, and items that may need repair, replacement, or further evaluation. Our commercial inspector is a CCPIA certified commercial property inspector. We inspect retail, office, warehouse, restaurant, and multi-family properties.
Building
- Roof systems
- Exterior walls and building envelope
- Structural components (visual)
- Interior spaces
- Doors, windows, and loading docks
Systems
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Fire and life safety components (visual)
- Accessible building components (visual)
Site
- Parking lots and sidewalks
- Grading and drainage
- General site conditions
The scope can be customized for buyers, investors, property managers, business owners, and lenders.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment with ETS Environmental
A Phase I ESA looks at a property's history and surroundings to identify possible environmental problems, such as past industrial use or storage tanks, before you take on the risk. Lenders often ask for one on commercial purchases and loans.
We provide Phase I ESA services in partnership with ETS Environmental & Associates, LLC, a separate, independent full-service environmental consulting firm that has been in business since 1998.
Engineering services with Noble Engineering
Some questions need an engineer's opinion. When they do, we collect the information on site and Noble Engineering Services, LLC analyzes it and issues a signed and sealed report.
Foundation evaluation Coming soon
Our inspector takes foundation measurements and documents signs of movement. The engineer analyzes the data and gives a written opinion on the foundation's condition.
Load-bearing wall evaluation
An engineer's opinion on a wall's structural role, for example before a renovation or a tenant buildout.
Damaged truss evaluation
An engineer reviews a damaged roof truss and gives a written opinion based on the field data we collect.
Cost segregation
An engineering-based study that breaks a building into components that may depreciate on different schedules. Ask your CPA or tax advisor whether it fits your situation.
Additional services
- Thermal imaging (infrared) to help find moisture, insulation, and electrical issues.
- Cost-to-cure estimates that put an approximate price on the defects found, for budgeting and negotiation.
- Draw inspections for construction and renovation projects.
- Termite inspection (WDI/WDO) by a licensed inspector.
How it works
Tell us about the property
Call or send a request with the address, property type, and what you need (inspection only, or inspection plus environmental or engineering).
We scope and quote
You get a clear scope and price. Engineering and environmental fees appear as separate line items.
Airdale inspects
We inspect the property and collect any field data our partners need.
Partners do their part
ETS Environmental prepares the Phase I ESA, and Noble Engineering analyzes field data and issues sealed engineering reports.
You receive separate reports
Each report is its own document from the firm that prepared it.
What to expect from the reports
- Visual and limited in scope. A commercial inspection is a visual, non-invasive assessment of accessible areas on the day of the inspection. It is not a guarantee or warranty.
- Not a code compliance review or a full accessibility (ADA) survey.
- Engineering opinions reflect conditions on the date of the site visit and rely on the field data collected.
- Cost estimates are approximate. They're for planning, not a bid. Get quotes from qualified contractors before making financial decisions.
- Cost segregation is not tax advice. Neither Airdale nor Noble provides tax advice.
Please read your service agreement for the full terms, including limits of liability.
Credentials
- CCPIA certified commercial property inspector
- TREC licensed professional inspector #23719
- Certified Master Inspector (InterNACHI)
- Phase I ESA certified
- Licensed termite (WDI) inspector
- Veteran-owned, with bilingual (English/Spanish) service
Common questions
Do I need all three services?
No. Many clients start with the commercial inspection and add a Phase I ESA or an engineering evaluation if their lender requires it or if the inspection finds something that needs an engineer.
Who do I pay?
You can pay Airdale. The engineering and environmental fees are separate line items for the services of Noble and ETS, even when we collect them on their behalf.
What property types do you inspect?
Retail, office, warehouse, restaurant, and multi-family properties. Call us if yours doesn't fit one of these.
Can the scope be customized?
Yes. Tell us what matters most to you, such as the roof, mechanical systems, or the site, and we'll build the scope around it.