Our Services
At Bright Leaf Commercial Property Inspections, we provide a range of inspection services tailored to the needs of commercial property owners, managers, and tenants. Whether you’re looking for a one-time assessment or ongoing maintenance support, we’ve got you covered.
Commercial Property Inspections
Our comprehensive commercial inspections are ideal for property purchases, lease negotiations, or general condition assessments. We evaluate all major systems and components of your building—including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structure, and site conditions—to provide a full picture of the property’s condition. Perfect for:
• Office buildings
• Strip malls
• Restaurants
• Clubhouses
• Retail and mixed-use spaces
• Apartment buildings
You’ll receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report with photos, observations, and actionable recommendations.
4-Point Insurance Inspections
This focused inspection covers the four critical systems that insurers often require for underwriting:
1. Roofing
2. HVAC (Heating & Cooling)
3. Electrical Systems
4. Plumbing Systems
Our 4-point inspections are concise but thorough, helping you secure or renew your property insurance policy with confidence.
Triple Net (NNN) Lease Inspections
If you’re a landlord or tenant in a triple net lease arrangement, our inspections help clarify responsibilities and prevent disputes. We assess:
• Maintenance condition of the property
• Compliance with lease terms
• Wear and tear vs. damage
These inspections are ideal before lease signing, during mid-lease check-ins, or just before lease termination.
Annual or Quarterly Inspections
Regular inspections help you catch issues early, manage your maintenance schedule, and preserve your building’s value. Our annual and quarterly inspection packages are tailored to your property and can include:
• Preventative maintenance checks
• Roof and exterior reviews
• Safety and accessibility assessments
• HVAC, electrical, and plumbing system status
We create a clear inspection history for your property—an invaluable tool for budgeting, planning, and tenant management.
Periodic Nighttime Inspections
Some problems only appear after dark. Our nighttime inspections are perfect for identifying safety, security, and lighting concerns such as:
• Burned-out exterior or parking lot lights
• Inadequate signage visibility
• Loitering or unauthorized activity
• Malfunctioning motion sensors or emergency lighting
• Illegally parked cars
These inspections are ideal for properties like strip malls, clubhouses, and restaurants where nighttime use and visibility matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your property inspection.
A property inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a property inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a property inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your property inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While you can legally skip a property inspection in many cases, doing so could mean you may end up buying a home that has major issues that need to be fixed.
While a property inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A property inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.
