What is a Building Condition & Defects Survey?
A building condition and defects survey is a survey/report that assesses the condition of a building. In particular, a building condition survey will examine the structure, fit & finish, safety compliance, ADA compliance, as well as an overall view of the building. It can be likened to a health check-up for the building. This information is then collected, organized, and a report is put together full of pictures and explanations of what needs to be fixed, updated, or replaced. Q: When should I consider a Building Condition & Defects Survey? A: When you are facing any problem with your building or property such as general defects, water seepage & other issues, noticeable cracks, foundation settlement, or any other major problems. It is important to have a professional perform a Building Condition Survey even when you are only noticing small issues, since often times there are hidden problems causing them that only an Engineer will be able to detect.
