A property with residential rooms, commercial areas and warehouse space needs more than a generic office-building checklist. Review this real mixed-use inspection and its downloadable sample report.
Residential and Commercial Uses in One Property
The report describes a combination residential and commercial property. Its photographs and findings cover living accommodations, office and warehouse areas, kitchen facilities and multiple building systems. The example shows why access and scope should account for the different areas within a mixed-use building.
Residential accommodations alongside commercial, office and warehouse areas.
Four heating systems and four cooling systems documented.
A sewer survey was included and identified conditions requiring further work.
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Actual report photograph. Identifying lettering has been redacted where needed.
Examples From This Inspection
These selected findings describe the property at the time of its 2026 inspection. The full PDF provides the complete observations and recommendations.
Photograph from the sample report, page 37.
A Rooftop Air Conditioner That Did Not Operate
One rooftop cooling unit did not respond when the thermostat was operated. The report recommends service before closing to establish that it functions. The other systems in the building do not establish the condition of this individual unit.
Wall staining in the stairwell was tested and found wet. The report recommends finding and correcting the source of water entry and explains that concealed damage cannot be determined during the visual inspection.
The sewer survey identified problems and a blockage that prevented the camera from reaching the end of the line. The recommendation calls for plumbing repairs and another survey afterward. A limited view is documented as a limitation, rather than treated as a complete evaluation of the entire sewer.
A sample illustrates how a specific inspection was documented. Your property may require different access, specialists, testing or reporting.
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