There’s a reason we think of our co-workers as our work family. For employers, taking care of their employees means more than just paid time off, medical benefits or the occasional pizza party. Commercial buildings are a home away from home, and having them inspected regularly keeps everyone safe and healthy. Thanks to Boggs Inspection Services, arranging a commercial inspection is an easy, transparent and thorough process.
Inspecting Commercial Properties since Day One at Boggs Inspection Services
Dwayne Boggs, President and CEO, explains that they’ve offered commercial inspections since 2004 alongside their range of residential and specialty offerings. “However, in 2019,” he recalls, “we deepened our understanding of the process and the specific criteria that commercial agents, lenders and investors seek. After extensive research, we decided to work with a well-respected Canadian company for our training and certification. We devoted several days to their training program and successfully achieved our certification.”
Today, Jon Molby is the lead of their Commercial Inspection Division. Molby says there are currently no additional state or national licensure requirements when performing commercial inspections. However, at Boggs “we invest time and money through field and classroom training to gain expertise and skills to better serve our clients and offer them a professional assessment of the commercial property,” he says.
Outsmarting the Laws of Nature Through Thorough Property Inspections
Molby explains that some issues are universal, such as moisture intrusion or structural problems, regardless of whether the structure is an office building, manufactured home or warehouse. “So, although a commercial building may look different than a residential home, the laws of nature still apply,” he adds.
At Boggs Inspection Service, they’ve worked on apartment buildings, restaurants, medical suites, retail space, office blocks and warehouses. They provide clients with a final detailed report, and there’s even a sample report on their website so customers can familiarize themselves in advance.
The reports cover what Boggs calls “the bigger picture of the structure and not cosmetic issues.” Included are things like the exterior, roof, restrooms, attic, foundation and wall structure, electrical, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and water heater.
Boggs Inspection Services: Looking at the Often Overlooked
“Having the building assessed is not required but will provide valuable information to the client concerning the condition and maintenance of the building components and systems,” says Molby. For example, two often overlooked areas—but vital to both customers and staff alike—are the parking lot and the HVAC system. “Asphalt is expensive and if there is an issue with the substrate below then it can be very costly to repair,” explains Molby. “The heating, cooling and ventilation systems are usually more advanced in commercial buildings and can be very expensive to repair or replace especially if annual maintenance has been neglected.”
This is exactly the type of thing a skilled inspector can diagnose before systems begin to fail. An inspection is the ultimate preventive maintenance and can even be a bargaining tool when buying or selling commercial property.
“I find my clients come away from the inspection having a better understanding of the systems and components of the building and what maintenance is required to protect their investment,” says Molby. “Sometimes we discover items of significant cost that the client had not been prepared for or aware of and it puts them in a better position for negotiation before the sales transaction closes.”
As with all their inspection packages, commercial inspections at Boggs can take place across an expansive service area. Businesses can schedule a free quote online or by calling 360.480.9602. Molby and his team will assess and verify the information provided then give a timely quote at no cost.
An additional service that can help investors save a significant amount of money is a sewer scope or septic inspection. Boggs offers these inspections for both residential and commercial properties.
Local businesses are the heart of any community, just as your home is the heart of the family. Protect them both with some TLC and a quick visit by Boggs Inspection Services. Then schedule that next pizza party because your work family and home family both deserve a treat.
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