{"id":221,"date":"2020-10-09T17:24:44","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T21:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/building-inspections\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T18:13:09","slug":"building-inspections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/en\/inspection\/building-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Buying, financing or refinancing a multi-unit, mixed-use, commercial or industrial building? A property condition assessment (PCA) tells you what shape the building is in and what you&#8217;ll need to invest in it. Our assessments follow the ASTM E2018-24 standard and include a 10-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) forecast.<\/p>\n<h2>Who it&#8217;s for<\/h2>\n<p>We work with real estate investors, property owners and managers, financial institutions, commercial mortgage lenders, and companies that own, finance or plan to buy a building.<\/p>\n<p>Clients use our assessments for real estate transactions, due diligence, financing and refinancing, and capital planning. Most of our work is in Greater Montreal, Laval, the West Island, the North Shore and the South Shore, and we can travel elsewhere in Quebec depending on the type and size of the project.<\/p>\n<h2>Our services<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Property condition assessments (PCAs) following ASTM E2018-24<\/li>\n<li>Pre-purchase inspections of multi-unit, commercial and industrial buildings<\/li>\n<li>10-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) forecasts<\/li>\n<li>Deficiency lists with repair and replacement cost estimates<\/li>\n<li>Technical reports for acquisitions, due diligence and financing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before an acquisition or planned work, we also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/en\/analysis\/asbestos-inspection\/\">asbestos surveys<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/en\/inspection\/building-facade-inspections\/\">building facade inspections<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/en\/inspection\/parking-garage-inspections\/\">parking garage inspections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What the report covers<\/h2>\n<p>Our assessments rely mainly on a non-destructive visual inspection of the building&#8217;s accessible components, within the agreed scope and in line with ASTM E2018-24. The report covers the structure, building envelope, roof, site improvements, interior finishes, and electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. It also draws on interviews with building staff and on available documents such as maintenance records. You get photos, a list of the deficiencies we observed and cost estimates for the repairs and replacements to budget for.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental site assessments, building code compliance reviews, and certification of life safety systems and elevators aren&#8217;t included, but you can order them separately.<\/p>\n<h2>10-year CAPEX forecasts<\/h2>\n<p>A CAPEX forecast lays out the replacements and major work to expect over the next 10 years, and what they&#8217;ll cost. For buyers and lenders, it shows what a building will really cost beyond its purchase price and helps with planning future investments.<\/p>\n<h2>Reports prepared by an engineer<\/h2>\n<p>Every assessment is overseen by an engineer who is a member of the Ordre des ing\u00e9nieurs du Qu\u00e9bec (OIQ) and carried out in line with applicable professional standards and practices. Reports can be prepared for financing and refinancing, based on each lender&#8217;s specific requirements. If your project is financed or insured by CMHC, you may also want to look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/en\/energy-audit-cmhc-mli-select\/\">CMHC MLI Select energy audit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Pricing<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of a PCA depends on the size and type of property, how complex its systems are and what the engagement covers, so every assessment is quoted individually.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between a PCA and a pre-purchase inspection?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A pre-purchase inspection identifies a building&#8217;s deficiencies before you buy. A PCA follows ASTM E2018-24 and goes further, adding a document review, interviews and cost estimates for the repairs and replacements you&#8217;ll need to budget for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I use your report for financing?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. We can prepare reports for financing and refinancing based on each lender&#8217;s specific requirements. Just let us know what your lender needs when you request a quote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does the report take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It depends on the size and complexity of the building and what the engagement covers. We&#8217;ll confirm the timeline with your quote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a PCA replace a contingency fund study?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, they serve different purposes. For a condo building, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/en\/contingency-fund-studies\/\">contingency fund studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buying or refinancing a building?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a quote, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitam.ca\/en\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>, email <a href=\"mailto:info@qualitam.ca\">info@qualitam.ca<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:+15146120377\">514-612-0377<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying, financing or refinancing a multi-unit, mixed-use, commercial or industrial building? 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