Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
The institutional standard of care for commercial real estate due diligence.
At a glance
- Base price
- $3,500 per property
- Typical time on site
- 1 – 5 days on site
- Governing standard
- ASTM E2018-15
- Inspection scopes
- 12 scopes · 68 checkpoints
- Category
- Commercial & Multi-Family
What this inspection covers
A baseline Property Condition Assessment conducted to ASTM E2018-15. Combines a walk-through survey, document review and interviews to produce a Property Condition Report (PCR) containing immediate repair costs and a replacement reserve table over the client's evaluation term — the deliverable lenders, buyers and equity partners underwrite against.
Key inspection points
- Site, pavement, drainage and landscaping
- Building envelope, roofing and fenestration
- Structural frame and foundation
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection
- Vertical transportation and life safety
- ADA and code compliance screening
- Interior finishes and unit/tenant space sampling
How the scope is structured
Once a proposal is approved, these scopes are generated into your project automatically. Each engineer works and signs off one scope at a time, and every checkpoint below becomes a recorded finding with a condition, a severity and photographic evidence.
01
Property Condition Assessment (PCA) — Standard Scope
7 checkpoints
Property Condition Assessment (PCA) — Standard Scope
7 checkpoints
- Site, pavement, drainage and landscaping
- Building envelope, roofing and fenestration
- Structural frame and foundation
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection
- Vertical transportation and life safety
- ADA and code compliance screening
- Interior finishes and unit/tenant space sampling
02
Site Improvements
6 checkpoints
Site Improvements
6 checkpoints
- Topography, storm water drainage and detention
- Paving, curbing and parking field condition
- Flatwork, sidewalks and accessible routes
- Landscaping and irrigation systems
- Site lighting and signage
- Retaining walls and site utilities
03
Building Envelope
6 checkpoints
Building Envelope
6 checkpoints
- Foundation and below-grade waterproofing
- Exterior wall cladding systems
- Sealants, expansion and control joints
- Windows, storefront and curtain wall
- Exterior doors and loading dock openings
- Balconies, walkways and elevated elements
04
Roofing Systems
6 checkpoints
Roofing Systems
6 checkpoints
- Roof membrane type, age and condition
- Flashings, curbs and penetrations
- Roof drainage, drains and scuppers
- Parapets, copings and edge metal
- Rooftop equipment support and access
- Warranty status and remaining service life
05
Structural Frame
5 checkpoints
Structural Frame
5 checkpoints
- Foundation system and observed settlement
- Structural frame type and condition
- Floor and roof framing systems
- Observed cracking, deflection or distress
- Prior structural modifications
06
Mechanical Systems (HVAC)
6 checkpoints
Mechanical Systems (HVAC)
6 checkpoints
- Heating plant type, capacity and age
- Cooling plant type, capacity and age
- Air distribution and terminal units
- Building automation and controls
- Ventilation and exhaust systems
- Remaining useful life and reserve requirement
07
Electrical Systems
5 checkpoints
Electrical Systems
5 checkpoints
- Service entrance, capacity and switchgear
- Distribution panels and transformers
- Emergency and standby power systems
- Interior and exterior lighting systems
- Low-voltage, security and communications
08
Plumbing Systems
6 checkpoints
Plumbing Systems
6 checkpoints
- Domestic water supply and distribution
- Domestic hot water generation and storage
- Sanitary waste and vent systems
- Storm drainage and roof leaders
- Gas piping and metering
- Fixtures and restroom condition
09
Fire Protection & Life Safety
6 checkpoints
Fire Protection & Life Safety
6 checkpoints
- Sprinkler system coverage and condition
- Fire pump, standpipes and hose valves
- Fire alarm and detection systems
- Emergency egress, lighting and signage
- Fire-rated separations and dampers
- Extinguishers and special suppression
10
Vertical Transportation
5 checkpoints
Vertical Transportation
5 checkpoints
- Elevator quantity, type and capacity
- Controller, machine room and hoistway condition
- Escalator and moving walk condition
- Maintenance records and inspection certificates
- Modernisation requirement and timing
11
Interior Elements & Tenant Spaces
5 checkpoints
Interior Elements & Tenant Spaces
5 checkpoints
- Lobby, corridor and common area finishes
- Representative tenant or unit space sampling
- Ceiling, flooring and wall finish condition
- Millwork, casework and appliances
- Interior doors and hardware
12
Accessibility & Code Compliance
5 checkpoints
Accessibility & Code Compliance
5 checkpoints
- Accessible parking and route of travel
- Entrance and door accessibility
- Restroom accessibility compliance
- Signage and detectable warnings
- Zoning, occupancy and code conformance screening
Request a Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
Tell us about the property and your objective. We will return a line-item quote naming every scope, the governing standard, the deliverables and the turnaround — usually within one business day.