Professional Commercial Inspections for Hotels & Lodging Properties

Hospitality properties operate under constant occupancy, public use, and heightened liability exposure. At Upchurch Inspection, we provide professional Hospitality Property Inspections designed to give owners, buyers, investors, and lenders a clear understanding of the observable condition of hotels, motels, and lodging facilities.

Our commercial inspections focus on identifying material conditions, deferred maintenance, and operational concerns that may impact guest safety, building performance, and long-term ownership decisions—without overstating scope or crossing into engineering or code enforcement.

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What Is a Hospitality Property Inspection ?

A Hospitality Property Inspection is a commercial-grade inspection of properties designed for short-term or transient lodging.

This may include:

Hotels
Motels
Extended-stay lodging
Small hospitality complexes

These inspections are performed using commercial inspection methodologies and standards, with an emphasis on guest-accessible areas, shared building systems, and observable conditions that affect safety, operations, and asset performance.

How Hospitality Property Inspections Differ from Residential Inspections

Hospitality properties differ significantly from residential buildings due to continuous occupancy and public access.

Key differences include:

High occupancy turnover — daily use by guests
Guest-accessible systems — doors, railings, balconies, and corridors
Life-safety considerations — observable egress and alarm features
Operational continuity concerns — inspections coordinated to limit disruption
Deferred maintenance exposure — wear across multiple rooms and systems

These inspections are designed to support acquisition, ownership, and risk-management decisions—not to function as code compliance or engineering evaluations.

What the Inspection Typically Covers

A hospitality property inspection generally includes visual evaluation of the following observable components:

Structure & Foundation (visible components only)
Roof Systems
Exterior Walls, Windows, Doors, and Balconies
Guest Rooms & Interior Common Areas (representative sampling)
Electrical Systems (service equipment, panels, representative components)
Plumbing Systems (visible supply, drain, fixtures, and common piping)
HVAC Systems (central and room-based systems where accessible)
Life-Safety Observations (egress visibility, alarms where present)
Site Features (parking areas, walkways, exterior lighting)

The inspection is limited to visible and accessible areas and does not include destructive testing, invasive investigation, or code enforcement.

Sampling Methodology

Due to property size, room count, and occupancy, hospitality inspections typically rely on representative sampling.

Sampling may include:

Representative guest rooms
Common areas and corridors
Mechanical and utility rooms
Roof areas and exterior elevations

Sampling scope is discussed and agreed upon prior to inspection to ensure clarity and alignment with client objectives.

What You'll Receive

Following the inspection, clients receive:

A Commercial Hospitality Property Inspection Report
Narrative descriptions of observed conditions
Photo documentation of material findings
Identification of significant defects and maintenance concerns
Clear explanations of inspection scope and limitations

Reports are written for owners, buyers, lenders, and stakeholders who need clarity—not technical overload.

Common Reasons Clients Request a Hospitality Property Inspection

Hospitality property inspections are commonly requested for:

Property acquisition or due diligence
Refinancing or lender review
Brand transition or repositioning
Deferred maintenance planning
Risk assessment prior to renovation
Long-term ownership evaluations

Each inspection is tailored to the property’s size, room count, and transaction context.

Why Choose Upchurch Inspection for Your Hotel & Resort Property Inspection

Upchurch Inspection provides commercial property inspections throughout the Mid-South, serving hospitality owners, investors, and real-estate professionals who require reliable, professional evaluations.

When working with us, you benefit from:

Inspectors experienced in hospitality and lodging properties
Clearly defined inspection scope
Practical, decision-focused reporting
Multi-market experience across the Mid-South
A non-franchise, locally operated inspection company

We focus on professionalism, clarity, and real-world usefulness.

Make informed decisions about your hospitality property investment.

Contact Upchurch Inspection to schedule your Hospitality Property Inspection anywhere in the Mid-South.