11
Years
Inspecting
1132
Buildings Inspected
1600+
Acres Inspected
37,000,000
Square Feet
Inspected
About
At Mid-South Building Consultants we love buildings and we want to help you and your client!
When we inspect a commercial property, we love figuring out what makes them tick.
Our mission is to help our clients know the current condition of the building or property to be purchased, leased, or disposed of, and accurately report those findings. We offer an independent set of eyes with fair and balanced reporting in a discreet and confidential manner! If you order a Property Condition Report, Infrared Thermographic Survey, or Construction Progress Monitoring, you are getting a trusted partner with Mid South Building Consultants.
Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
Mid South Building Consultants is focused on how the building and property operate as a whole and help minimize risk!. We are experienced professionals that perform property condition assessments (PCAs) and facility condition assessments (FCAs) for all building types. From portfolios to single building owners, Mid South Building Consultants has inspected and written reports covering millions of square feet of commercial, industrial, hotel, storage, and retail buildings. Our reports are tailored to meet your business needs and provide the best comprehensive due diligence solution for your asset(s) whether you are a buyer, seller, or lender.
There are typically two types of property condition reports (PCR) and we can do both. Equity property condition assessment reports focus on immediate repairs and deferred maintenance that may impact the value of the asset. A Debt property condition assessment report focus on repairs and maintenance. We perform a visual inspection of the subject property(ies) and building(s) and tailor the report to your needs. A property condition assessment is often used as a baseline report for future upgrades and investments to the subject property or even a baseline prior to leasing out a building or space. A property condition report may be used after a tenant leaves a space to verify condition.
Along with the property condition assessment report, we can incorporate a capital reserves study or capitol needs assessment for the loan term. Generally, a commercial loan has a ten year term, so the capital reserve study covers the loan term plus two years.
At Mid-South Building Consultants we have professional relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, and other licensed professionals, that we work with as needed to produce a finished report documenting the current condition of the asset. Property Condition Reports are detailed and comprehensive with photos and repair or replacement cost opinions. Our reports are based on the common ASTM 2018 Standards for Property Condition Assessments and as agreed upon in the signed proposal. Generally, reports are delivered 72 hours after the on-site visit is complete.
What We Report:
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Current Condition of the Building and Property
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Property Deficiencies
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Deferred Maintenance that may impact the value of the asset (equity reports)
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Remaining Useful Life
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Repair or Replacement Costs
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Recommendations for potential future expenses.
All reports include:
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Photo documentation
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Review of available documents
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Interviews with knowledgeable individuals
Building Structure
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Building Frame
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Support
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Foundation
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Footers
Building Envelope
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Roof
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Facade
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Egress
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Doors
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Windows
Building Interior
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Elevator Gear and Equipment
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ADA Access
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Common Areas
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Walls
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Ceilings
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Floors
Site
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Stormwater Management
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Parking Lots
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Garages
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Grounds
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ADA Access
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Amenities
Mechanical Systems
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Electrical Main Disconnect Panel
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Electrical Service
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HVAC Units
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Plumbing Systems
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Exhaust Hoods
Life Safety
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Sprinkler Systems
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Fire Pumps
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Controllers
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Fire Alarm Panels
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Egress Systems
Construction Monitoring
Draw Inspections
Mid-South Building Consultants offers an independent set of eyes for our clients to confirm the current progress of construction once a draw request from contractors and developers has been received, typically monthly. Construction risk management includes determining if the contractor is actually billing accurately and should they be paid for what they are billing.
Our service includes:
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site visit
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review of change orders
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review of pay application
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percentage of completion
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review of shared documents
If desired, we can just perform the site visit with photographs and give a percentage of completion.
Drone Inspections
Get a bird's eye view of your property, building, system, or components with Mid-South Building Consultants drone service. Sometimes the only way to access a location safely is with a drone service and our FAA Part 107 remote pilots. Thermal imaging can be incorporated into the aerial service. Tell us what deliverables you need!
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Site Layout
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Buildings
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Areas Difficult or Unsafe to Access
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Substations
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Switch Yards
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Transmission
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Distribution
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Connections
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Terminations
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Solar Arrays
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Utility Systems
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HVAC Roof Top Systems
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Concrete and Asphalt Delamination
Infrared - IR Survey
We specialize in thermographic infrared surveys and use Infraspection Certified Level II, or higher, thermographers. The 2023 NFPA 70B Standard now requires regular thermographic infrared surveys of electrical gear and equipment, electronic, and communication systems as part of a predictive maintenance program to keep workers safe and reduce equipment failures. Your insurance company likely already requires infrared surveys and may reduce your premiums. Thermographic infrared surveys can be incorporated into a property condition report. Thermographic infrared technology for nondestructive testing (NDT) and inspection can help identify electrical hot spots, poor connections, overloaded circuits, unbalanced loads, moisture infiltration, wet insulation, roof leaks, and other problem areas in:
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electrical systems
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mechanical systems
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roof coverings
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building envelopes
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and more!
Contact Us
Questions? Proposals? Request a proposal for a property condition assessment, thermographic infrared survey, draw inspection, or other due diligence service. Get a better deal with a bundle!
Main Office
195 Mitchell Drive
Vine Grove, Kentucky