Commercial Building Inspection Service
We specialize in providing comprehensive commercial building inspections throughout Memphis and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re purchasing, leasing, or maintaining a commercial property, our certified inspectors deliver detailed evaluations to ensure you have the information you need to make confident decisions. From office spaces and retail locations to industrial facilities and multi-family units, we bring expertise and attention to detail to every inspection, helping you protect your investment and plan for the future
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Commercial Building Inspections In Memphis, TN
When it comes to commercial property inspections, expertise matters. At Upchurch Inspection, our lead inspector is a CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector, a distinction that ensures we meet the highest standards in the industry. This certification reflects our commitment to delivering thorough and accurate inspections tailored to the unique demands of commercial properties.
We assess every critical system and structure of your building, including roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, and more. Our inspections go beyond identifying surface-level concerns—we evaluate the property’s overall condition to help you anticipate maintenance needs, avoid costly surprises, and negotiate with confidence.
With Upchurch Inspection, you’re not just getting an inspection; you’re gaining a trusted partner dedicated to protecting your commercial property investments.
What's Included In A Commercial Building Inspection?
A commercial building inspection is a thorough evaluation of essential systems and structures, including HVAC systems, plumbing, and the electrical system. These inspections ensure that all critical components are functioning properly and meet safety standards, providing peace of mind for property owners, buyers, and tenants.
Depending on the scope of the project, the inspector may work with specialized consultants to assess specific areas, such as structural integrity or environmental concerns. This collaborative approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the property’s condition, empowering clients to make informed decisions about maintenance, repairs, or negotiations.
During the summer months, you don’t want to be stuck without cooling. That is why our commercial property inspector will look at the condition of the properties cooling system. They will locate the thermostat, energy source and will identify the type of cooling system you have.
Similar to the cooling systems, the heating systems are also important. Especially when the temperature drops on those cold winter nights. So we will also check on the condition of the heating system, location of the thermostat, energy source, and identify heating system.
Water damage is almost always a concern when buying a commercial building. That is why plumbing tends to get much of our attention. Our inspector will check the main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, toilets, interior water supply, sinks, drains, as well as waste, and ventilation systems.
We examine the electrical and mechanical systems of the building to identify issues that might exist.
Your roof is the first line of defense from the elements, which is why we conduct a thorough inspection of the roof includes the roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, flashings, chimney, vents, skylights, roof penetrations, as well as the general structure, and condition. Our inspector is one of the only HAAG Certified Commercial Roof Inspectors in the Memphis Area.
The exterior of your building is more than just how it looks. You also want to make sure it is protecting you against the elements. The exterior part of the home inspection will include siding, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, stairs, drainage, and driveways.
A proper building site can prolong the life of your building and prevent costly water damage. We look over far more than the interior of the building and take in to account factors you might not have considered.
We examine parking areas and sidewalks for barriers to accessibility.
Deck collapses happen every year, resulting in injury and death, which is why we take deck construction seriously, looking at the support, attachment, and other critical safety issues.
The foundation is just that, the foundation. Without a quality foundation, it all falls apart. Our inspectors will look for foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and any indications of water penetration.
We check the buildings other components including doors, windows, ceilings, walls, floors, stairs, railings, garage doors, and openers.
You know the danger of fire and smoke, but commercial properties can have additional hazards that residential properties do not. That is why our inspections and recommendations go beyond fire extinguishers to additional life safety components.
Commercial kitchens have strict health and safety guidelines, specific requirements for food storage and preparation. Our inspector is a Certified Food Safety Manager.
Every Commercial Building is unique. Each use has it’s own specific safety requirements. Our inspections are tailored to your needs.
