Assessments
Know what you're buying before you own it.
An assessment answers the only questions that matter at closing: what condition is this asset in, what will it cost to fix, and when.
Short answer
A property or building condition assessment documents the state of an existing asset — structure, envelope, systems, site, and code exposure — and converts findings into a cost-to-cure and a capital plan by year.
What an assessment covers
- Structure and foundation, with attention to coastal settlement and moisture
- Building envelope: roofing, windows, cladding, flashing, and water intrusion history
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with remaining useful life
- Site: drainage, paving, retaining structures, grading, and flood exposure
- Code and accessibility exposure triggered by a planned change of use
- Cost-to-cure summary split into immediate, 1–3 year, and 4–10 year
Buyers, owners, and lenders use it differently
| Who | What they need from it |
|---|---|
| Buyer in due diligence | A number to negotiate with, before the period closes |
| Owner planning renovation | Scope and sequence for a phased capital plan |
| Board or association | A defensible basis for reserves and assessments |
| Lender or partner | Documentation that the asset's condition is understood |
Common questions
- Is this the same as a home inspection?
- No. A home inspection is a standardized pass/fail-style checklist for residential transactions. An assessment is a project-oriented evaluation that prices remediation, sequences it, and connects it to your intended use of the property.
- Can you turn it around inside a due diligence period?
- Usually, yes — tell us the deadline in the first conversation and we'll say plainly whether it's achievable.
Get an assessment before the period closes.
Tell us where the project stands. We'll respond within one business day — with next steps, or a candid reason it isn't the right fit.
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