Frequently Asked Questions

We inspect all types of commercial properties: office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, warehouses, multi-family residential (5+ units), mixed-use developments, hospitality properties, and special-purpose buildings. If it is a commercial property in Colorado, we can inspect it.

Our inspections cover all major building systems and components: structural frame, building envelope (walls, windows, roof), mechanical and HVAC systems, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, interior finishes, and site improvements including parking, drainage, and accessibility. We document the condition of each system with photographs and detailed observations.

An equipment schedule is a detailed inventory of every major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing component in the building. For each item we record the manufacturer, model, serial number, installation date, estimated age, current condition, and estimated remaining useful life. This gives you a complete picture of what systems are in the building and when they will likely need replacement.

A cost-to-cure estimate is an itemized projection of the costs to repair or replace deficiencies identified during the inspection. We break these into immediate repairs (items that need attention now) and short-term repairs (items that will need attention within 1 to 5 years). These figures give buyers, lenders, and property managers concrete numbers for budgeting, negotiations, and capital planning.

A capital reserves analysis forecasts when major building systems and components will reach the end of their useful lives and what it will cost to replace them. We project these costs over a defined period, typically 10 to 15 years, so ownership groups, asset managers, and lenders can plan for future capital expenditures and set aside appropriate reserves.

A typical commercial property inspection takes between 4 and 8 hours on-site, depending on property size and complexity. Larger or more complex properties may require additional time. Report delivery is generally within 5 to 7 business days of the inspection. Expedited turnaround is available upon request.

You can schedule an inspection by calling us at (719) 301-3244, emailing support@frcpi.com, or using our online booking form. We respond to all requests within one business day with a detailed proposal including scope, timeline, and pricing.

CCPIA^© stands for Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association. It is the leading certification body for commercial property inspectors in the United States. CCPIA^© Certified inspectors have completed rigorous training in commercial building systems, inspection methodology, and report writing specific to commercial properties. The certification demonstrates competency beyond what residential inspection credentials cover.

Commercial properties are fundamentally different from residential properties in scale, complexity, and the systems involved. CCPIA^© certification means your inspector has been trained specifically in commercial building systems, understands the standards that lenders and investors require, and can deliver reports that meet the expectations of commercial transaction professionals. Many lenders and asset managers specifically require CCPIA^© Certified inspectors.

COMSOP stands for Commercial Standards of Practice. It is the set of professional standards published by CCPIA^© that define the scope, methodology, and ethical requirements for commercial property inspections. COMSOP establishes what a commercial inspector is required to inspect, what is excluded from the scope, and how findings should be reported. Following COMSOP ensures consistency, thoroughness, and defensibility in every inspection we perform.

ASTM^© E2018-24 is the Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments, published by ASTM International. It defines the baseline scope, methodology, and reporting requirements for evaluating the physical condition of commercial real estate. It is the most widely recognized standard for commercial property inspections in the United States and is required by most commercial lenders for due diligence.

A Property Condition Assessment, or PCA, is a comprehensive evaluation of a commercial property's physical condition. It includes a walk-through survey of all accessible areas, a review of available documentation, interviews with property management, and a written report with findings, photographs, and opinions of probable costs for repairs and replacements. When conducted under ASTM^© E2018-24, the PCA follows a standardized methodology that is accepted by lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.

Most commercial lenders require ASTM^© E2018-24 compliant reports as part of their due diligence process for financing commercial real estate. Insurance carriers, institutional investors, REITs, and government agencies also commonly require this standard. Even when not strictly required, following ASTM^© E2018-24 ensures your report will be accepted by any party in a commercial transaction.

A residential home inspection follows standards designed for single-family homes and small residential properties. A PCA follows ASTM^© E2018-24, which is designed for commercial properties with larger, more complex building systems. PCAs include equipment schedules, cost-to-cure estimates, capital reserves analysis, and are formatted to meet the requirements of commercial lenders and investors. The scope, methodology, and deliverables are fundamentally different.

Yes. While our name references the Front Range, we provide commercial property inspection services across the entire state of Colorado, including mountain communities, the Western Slope, and eastern Colorado. Travel fees may apply for locations beyond our standard service radius.

Yes. We carry both general liability insurance and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Certificates of insurance are available upon request.

Absolutely. We welcome clients, their representatives, or other stakeholders to accompany us during the inspection. Being on-site allows us to point out conditions in real time and answer questions as they come up. However, your presence is not required. We will deliver a comprehensive report regardless.

When available, we request previous inspection reports, building plans and specifications, maintenance records, capital improvement history, and lease abstracts. Providing these documents in advance allows us to focus our on-site time on verification and discovery rather than basic data gathering. If documents are not available, we will note that in the report and proceed with the inspection.

After the on-site inspection, we compile our findings into a detailed written report. Standard delivery is within 5 to 7 business days. The report includes an executive summary, system-by-system observations with photographs, equipment schedules, cost-to-cure estimates, and capital reserves projections as applicable. We are available to discuss our findings with you, your lender, or other stakeholders after the report is delivered.