COMPLETE SURVEY OF BUILDINGS

For building managers and owners who want to know the general condition of the building envelope

• Roofing
• Walls
• Windows and curtain walls
• Structure
• Building components

A general building envelope inspection or survey is essential for building managers and owners concerned about maintaining their real estate assets over the years.

• Gather relevant information (construction date, recurring problems, available documentation, etc.).
• Identification of apparent damage to envelope components (often caused by poor flashing installation, poor assembly sequence, management of surface or cavity water flow, inadequate repair work, etc.).
• Complete building envelope survey/inspection
• Identification, quantification and assessment of the condition of the components studied, including :

• Cladding: masonry, stone, wood, steel, etc.
• Curtain walls and windows
• Roofing
• Roof and facade equipment

•  Carrying out any additional expert assessments to validate our observations or clarify the scope of work, in particular :

• Exploratory cuts
• Thermography
• Water tests
• Laboratory analysis
• Excavation
• Involvement of partner engineers or architects

• Production of a full report describing our expertise, including the following information:

• Site description
• Observations and photos
• Any explanatory sketch for better understanding
• Detailed plans in 11″ x 17″ format describing the areas under study (roof and façade plans, elevations or photo views, etc.).
• Analysis, discussion
• Life expectancy of components studied
• Complete technical recommendations (urgent, short, medium or long term) based on a priority scale
• Budget estimate for recommended work