Investing in commercial real estate without a clear understanding of the property’s condition can lead to unexpected expenses that damage your return on investment. A professional light commercial property inspection from Cole’s Inspection Services provides the critical information you need to make a sound business decision. We offer detailed inspections for investors and business owners in Hickory, NC, and the surrounding areas, helping you identify potential issues before you commit.
Our experienced commercial property inspector evaluates properties differently from a standard home inspector, focusing on components vital to business operations. This commercial building inspection assesses the building's structural integrity, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. We also identify safety and compliance issues, maintenance needs that could impact your business, and deliver a comprehensive digital report within 24 hours.
Our inspection provides the detailed insights commercial buyers and investors need to protect their assets.
A thorough commercial property inspection is crucial for understanding the condition of the building's core components. Our team carefully examines the structural integrity, roofing system, and major mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. This evaluation helps you forecast potential capital expenditures and avoid costly surprises after the purchase.
We deliver a detailed digital report within 24 hours, providing the data you need for confident negotiations and planning. This commercial real estate inspection is valuable for landlords, investors, and business owners of retail spaces, laundromats, offices, and multi-family units, such as duplexes and triplexes. The findings allow you to assess the property’s value and potential liabilities.
Our inspectors are trained to spot safety hazards and potential code compliance problems that could affect your business operations or legal obligations. From faulty wiring to inadequate egress, we document these critical issues in our report. This knowledge is essential for ensuring the property is safe for tenants, employees, and customers.
Our home inspections give buyers a solid understanding of how a property’s structure and systems are holding up, with two licensed inspectors working together for a well-rounded review. We follow the NCLHIA Residential Standards of Practice and share a detailed digital report within 24 hours to help homeowners move forward with clarity.
Before listing a home, many sellers choose our pre-listing inspection service to uncover early signs of roof wear, electrical issues, plumbing problems, or moisture issues. We organize everything into a clean, photo-supported report that helps homeowners make improvements in advance and build trust with potential buyers.
Through our new construction inspection service, we assess fully completed homes for common builder oversights, including insulation gaps, grading issues, flashing concerns, and wiring mistakes. We check major systems and safety features, then deliver a clear digital summary within 24 hours so buyers can request the necessary adjustments from the builder.
Homeowners use our 11-month/builder warranty inspection service to document any settling cracks, HVAC issues, leaks, or moisture intrusion before their warranty expires. We evaluate the structure, attic, plumbing, mechanical systems, and electrical components and then provide a detailed report that homeowners can send directly to the builder.
Our environmental testing service helps homeowners understand indoor air quality, water safety, radon levels, and mold activity that may impact everyday living. We use reliable testing equipment and work with fast-turnaround labs while our Certified Mold Assessor helps ensure results are accurate and easy to understand.
As one of the leading commercial inspection companies in the area, we provide an unmatched level of detail and service.
We’re fully licensed, adhere to the North Carolina Licensed Home Inspectors Association (NCLHIA) Residential Standards of Practice. Our team brings licensed, certified knowledge to every inspection, including a Certified Mold Assessor on staff, and adherence to the NCLHIA Residential Standards of Practice.
Our company proudly offers discounts to military members and first responders as a way to show our gratitude for their commitment.
Operating as a family business in Hickory since 2000 provides us with deep-rooted knowledge of local building practices and challenges.
By assigning two inspectors to each property, we deliver a more rigorous and efficient inspection, which also allows for more flexible scheduling options.
With more than two decades in the inspection field, we’ve seen just about everything a home can hide. From brand-new builds to 100-year-old farmhouses, our experience helps us quickly recognize patterns, spot red flags, and give you practical guidance—not scare tactics—so you can move forward with confidence.
We don’t just inspect homes—we’ve built a track record. Having completed over 10,700 combined inspections, our team brings real-world insight to every property we step into. That volume of inspections means we know what’s “normal,” what’s fixable, and what deserves a closer look, so your report is grounded in perspective, not guesswork.
These inspections provide insight into the condition of roofing, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and structural components. Business owners use this information to plan maintenance, negotiate leases, and reduce unexpected expenses.
The length of the inspection depends on the building’s size and complexity, but most evaluations take several hours. Facilities with multiple units or older systems may require additional time.
Inspectors review the building’s structure, roof, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical setup, and safety features. The findings help investors understand potential risks and necessary repairs.
Small offices, retail spaces, laundromats, multiunit residential buildings, and similar properties benefit from these inspections. They help owners assess the building’s condition before purchase, lease, or renovation.
These inspections highlight issues that may affect operating costs or tenant safety. Early insight helps investors make decisions that protect their budget and long-term investment goals.
Business Name: Cole's Inspection Services
Address: Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-326-9100
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
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