Property Condition Assessments for Existing Buildings and Properties
The purpose of the Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is to assess and advise the client of the current physical condition of a building and its property in order to provide an opinion of immediate and future issues that could result in financial risk or liability to the client. The PCA involves a walk-through to observe the existing conditions, review available construction documents, public records, and equipment maintenance records
The detailed findings are presented in a comprehensive report in accordance with ASTM E2018 guidelines that encompasses the condition and description of the following areas:
- Access
- Parking
- Paving
- Grading and drainage
- Walks
- Curbs
- Utilities
- Site lighting
- Landscaping
- Fences
- Retaining walls
- Foundation
- Signage
- Structural system
- Flooring
- Roofing
- Facades, Exterior walls
- Doors
- Windows
- Balconies
- Terraces
- Stairs
- Interior finishes
- Appliances
- Cabinets
- Accessibility for the disabled (ADA)
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical systems
- Vertical transportation
- Fire protection
- Life safety systems
- Code compliance
- Wind, flood or seismic risk