Small Commercial Property Inspection
Buying or leasing a small commercial building is a different animal from buying a house, and the biggest difference is that there is no standard form telling either of us what an inspection covers. In Texas, TREC's Standards of Practice govern residential inspections — they do not apply to commercial property. So on commercial work, the scope is whatever you and I agree to in writing before I start, and I would rather over-explain that up front than have you assume coverage you did not buy.
Do you inspect commercial buildings in East Texas?
Yes — small commercial. Retail suites, small offices, salons and restaurants, light industrial and warehouse space, churches and small institutional buildings, and small mixed-use property around Tyler and East Texas. The important thing to understand is that commercial inspections in Texas are not governed by TREC's residential Standards of Practice, so there is no standard scope. We agree in writing what I will and will not evaluate before I start. And if the building is bigger or more complex than I should be taking on, I will say so and point you toward a commercial-specialist firm — that is a better outcome for you than a report that quietly leaves things out.
- Building types
- Retail, small office, church, light industrial, mixed-use
- Governed by TREC SOP?
- No — scope is agreed in writing
- Pricing
- Quoted per building
- Referred out when
- Large, multi-tenant, or complex
What This Inspection Covers
- Roof covering, drainage, and visible flashing — by drone where it isn't safe to walk
- Structure and foundation, including the slab movement patterns common in East Texas clay
- Electrical service, panels, and distribution as visible and accessible
- HVAC equipment: type, apparent age, and operation at the time of inspection
- Plumbing supply, drainage, and water heating as visible and accessible
- Parking, walkways, and site drainage
- Interior finishes and evidence of past water intrusion
- A written scope agreement, so nothing is ambiguous afterward
Who it's for
Buyers, tenants, congregations, and boards looking at retail suites, small offices, salons, restaurants, light industrial or warehouse space, churches and small institutional buildings, and small mixed-use property in Tyler and across East Texas. If the building is large, multi-tenant, or complex, I will tell you honestly that you want a commercial-specialist firm instead.
What You Get
✓ Written scope agreed before the inspection
✓ Photo-documented report
✓ Drone roof documentation where appropriate
✓ Honest referral out when a building is beyond my scope
Ready to book?
Schedule online in about two minutes, or call or text for a fast quote — bundle pricing available.
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