Multi-Family Residential Inspection
Commercial inspections for apartment buildings, condos, and multi-family properties in Alberta. Evaluate common areas, building systems, and unit sampling.
What is a Multi-Family Residential Inspection?
A multi-family residential inspection evaluates apartment buildings, condominiums, and multi-unit housing complexes as commercial assets. The assessment covers building-wide systems, common areas, representative unit sampling, and capital reserve considerations specific to multi-family occupancy.
Key Inspection Considerations
- Common area condition and life safety systems
- Unit sampling strategy for representative assessment
- Domestic water and waste plumbing capacity
- Parking structure and underground garage condition
- Balcony and exterior corridor safety
- Capital reserve adequacy for component replacement
Common Deficiencies
- Aging domestic hot water systems
- Balcony concrete deterioration and railing corrosion
- Common area carpet and finish wear
- Underground parking membrane failures
- Inadequate unit ventilation (make-up air)
- Fire alarm system requiring modernization
Who Needs This?
- Multi-family investors
- Condo boards and strata councils
- Property management companies
- Lenders financing multi-family
- Developers acquiring conversion properties
Applicable Services
- Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Learn more →
- Capital Reserve Forecast Learn more →
- Opinion of Cost Report Learn more →
- Maintenance Strategy Program Learn more →
- Mechanical & Electrical Systems Audit Learn more →
- Pre-Purchase Due Diligence Inspection Learn more →
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Commercial Property Inspection (CPI) — standards-based visual inspection of a multi-family residential property.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units do you inspect?
We typically inspect a representative sample (10–20% of units) plus all common areas and mechanical rooms. Sample size can be adjusted based on building age and condition.
Do you provide capital reserve forecasts for condos?
Yes. We offer standalone capital reserve forecasts that meet Alberta's Condominium Property Act requirements.
Can you inspect occupied units?
Yes, with proper tenant notice as required by Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act.
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Services
- Basic Commercial Inspection
- Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
- Capital Reserve Forecast
- Opinion of Cost Report
Property Types
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