Commercial Inspection & Due Diligence
Owners, Builders and Specialty Trade customers, can use our services to increase quality controls and avert risk. The Exterior Inspections process bridges the gaps among specialty trades where their work meets. EIFS, Stucco, Roofing, Weather Barrier, Framing, Siding; each of these trades must work effectively together to maintain the integrity of the building exterior. Exterior Inspections provides on-site review of installation, reducing errors.
Buying or selling property comes with a certain amount of risk. Exterior Inspections and Leak Investigations will help reduce those risks by providing a comprehensive review of the buildings cladding system helping to identify any potential problems or point of concern.
Weather Barrier Inspections
Regardless of the final exterior of the building, the weather barrier and associated flashing plays a critical role in preventing water intrusion. Our comprehensive inspection elevates quality control efforts and mitigates warranty call-backs and claims.
Lath Inspections
Stucco and applied masonry are great finishing looks that don’t have to be risky or worrisome. Exterior Inspections stays actively involved in the ASTM standards committee and the Lath & Plasters Association.
Stucco and Applied Masonry Trim Inspections
Materials and methods change over time. Age old methods and new methods enhance the finished look. Knowing how and when to apply the method is key.
Finished Exterior
Cladding Inspections Cladding protects the weather barrier underneath. As the first and primary defense against the elements, finishing and sealing the finished exterior is essential to the performance of the building, regardless of the material.
Exterior Inspections
Preventative maintenance, warranty period review, investigations, or claim; it’s in our name. Exterior Inspections started and continues as a premier moisture analysis and leak investigation company.
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New Construction Progress Inspection
- inspection of new homes during the construction process (builder, owner, architect, sub-contractor)
- inspection of substrate and weather barrier
- inspection of lath, lath accessories, and associated flashing
- inspection of trim construction or trim application
- inspection of finished exterior, associated flashing, and sealants
- overall condition and compliance with codes and/or standards
- written and photographic reports
Full Exterior Inspection (with moisture analysis)
- overall condition and compliance with codes and/or standards
- identify and test any visible indicators of moisture problems on exterior and interior as accessible
- written and photographic report
- 30-45 minute follow-up consultation, if needed
Full Exterior Inspection (visual only)
- visual assessment of the condition, application, and code compliance of the exterior
- overall condition and compliance with codes and/or standards
- identify any visible indicators of moisture problems on exterior and interior as accessible
- written and photographic report
- 30-45 minute follow-up consultation, if needed
Leak Investigation (with moisture analysis)
- thermal and/or moisture meter scanning to identify affected areas, on exterior and interior as accessible
- destructive testing (probing) of identified areas, on exterior and interior as accessible
- written and photographic report
- 30-45 minute follow-up consultation, if needed
Leak Investigation (visual only)
- thermal and/or moisture meter scanning to identify affected areas, on exterior and interior as accessible
- written and photographic report
- 30-45 minute follow-up consultation, if needed
Pre-construction review services (builder, owner, sub-contractor)
- specification review
- drawing and detail review
Litigation support for claims as a result of water intrusion (builder, owner, sub-contractor, law firm)
- inspections
- report reviews
- written correspondence to support or refute claims
General system identification (builder, owner, sub-contractor)
Exterior Inspections (as listed above) as part of a real estate transaction as due dilligence to assess the overall condition of the building (owner, listing agent, buyer, selling agent)
