Protect your investment with a certified commercial property inspection. We deliver detailed, standards-based reports that give you negotiating power and peace of mind — whether you're acquiring, refinancing, or managing a portfolio.
If you're purchasing or refinancing a commercial building for the first time, you may not know what an inspection actually covers. A commercial property inspection is a systematic, visual evaluation of a building's structural and mechanical systems performed by a certified inspector. The findings are documented in a written report that becomes one of the most important documents in your transaction, flagging deficiencies, estimating remaining useful life of major systems, and identifying items that require immediate attention or future capital.
Our commercial inspections follow the 2026 ComSOP (International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties) as established by the Certified Commercial Property Inspector's Association (CCPIA).
Comprehensive evaluation of all structural and mechanical systems per the 2026 Commercial Standard of Practice. Our core service.
Identify ADA compliance gaps before they become liability. Covers parking, paths of travel, entrances, restrooms, and more.
Infrared imaging for electrical inspections, low-slope roof scans detecting wet insulation and damaged membranes, and concrete block wall inspections — revealing defects invisible to the naked eye.
Environmental Site Assessment identifying recognized environmental conditions — required by most lenders and a critical step in commercial due diligence.
Video inspection of lateral sewer lines and vent stacks to identify root intrusion, cracks, offset joints, and deterioration before purchase.
Written cost opinions for immediate repairs plus a 10-year capital replacement schedule with inflation factoring — essential for underwriting and negotiation.
Air sampling and surface testing to identify mold spores and other indoor air contaminants — protecting occupant health and informing remediation decisions before purchase.
NFPA 80-compliant annual inspection of all fire door assemblies — door, frame, hardware, and closing mechanisms — to maintain insurance coverage.
A customizable bundle of inspection services scoped to your transaction needs — combine ComSOP inspection, ADA survey, thermography, cost-to-remedy, and more into a single coordinated report package.
Primo serves a broad range of commercial real estate professionals and property owners across Northern California with a comprehensive suite of inspection and assessment services.
From neighborhood retail to large industrial warehouses, Primo inspects almost every commercial building type across the Bay Area.
High-bay warehouses, distribution centers, self-storage, flex industrial, and manufacturing facilities. Loading docks, overhead doors, and specialized mechanical and electrical systems evaluated.
Strip malls, inline storefronts, and anchored centers. Storefront systems, parking lot condition, and utility infrastructure.
Multi-tenant and single-tenant office buildings, from small professional suites to large corporate campuses.
Assembly and care occupancies with stringent life-safety, accessibility, and HVAC requirements.
Type I hoods, fire suppression, and high-demand gas and electrical service — specialized inspection for a specialized use.
Apartment complexes and mixed-use buildings. Unit sampling protocols per ComSOP with comprehensive common area and building-wide system assessment.
Hospitality properties with high-turnover mechanical systems, multiple unit sampling, and life-safety requirements for transient occupancies.
Large-span assembly occupancies with egress, accessibility, and aging infrastructure considerations specific to congregation-owned properties.
We are available to travel a wider range on a case by case basis. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs.
Educational articles for first-time commercial buyers and experienced investors alike.
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