A building condition assessment is the first step in planning for repair and rehabilitation projects when some aspect of the building has failed prematurely. Alternately, this baseline condition information can be used for the planning, costing, sequencing, and development of logical plans for implementing necessary maintenance and renewals projects.

The assessment typically includes a combination of:

• Reviewing of available drawings, reports, or other documentation.
• Visual examination of building components.
• Owner/occupant surveys to identify problematic conditions.
• Moisture probe survey.
• Exploratory openings.
• Non-destructive testing such as water penetration testing.

At the conclusion of our investigative work, our observations regarding the current condition are organized into a report that summarizes the information in an easy to understand manner, including supportive sketches and photographs. Our reports outline our recommendations for repair, maintenance and renewal, and will identify alternate approaches to addressing these needs where appropriate.

As a matter of note, we have in-house rope access (bosun chair) capabilities that allow us to access high-rise and mid-rise building walls.