property condition assessment

What is a Property Condition Assessment?

A Property Condition Assessment, (PCA), involves deep investigations into real estate or commercial properties. A PCA provides clients with comprehensive information about a building or property they intend to purchase, lease, finance, or maintain. In simple terms , they evaluate a property’s physical aspects, any and all. These assessments are also commonly referred to as Commercial Building Inspections, Commercial Property Inspections, or Residential Property Inspections for Multifamily. They all mean the same thing.

The quality of a property condition assessment can make or break a deal. A solid assessment can help improve current and future decision-making, asset management, and potential resale value. zumBrunnen understands risk and helps to manage it by utilizing elite project managers with decades of field experience. We make good, smart deals possible!

Limit your exposure. Protect your
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Customized property condition report options.

Facility Condition Assessment
PCA – Property Condition Assessment
Transition Report

Ensure the Integrity and Value of your Property.
Our Service Includes

Evaluation of general working condition of the various site and building systems

We meticulously assess the functionality and condition of all site and building systems, from HVAC and plumbing to electrical and structural components.

Identification of immediate repair needs and costs

Our long-tenured experts identify any urgent repair needs, providing you with budgetary repair costs to facilitate prompt action and prevent further deterioration.

Evaluation of suitability of materials and designs

We analyze the materials and designs used in your property to ensure they meet industry standards and are suitable for long-term durability and performance.

Remaining useful life projections

Through our in-depth analysis, we provide projections of the remaining useful life for each major component of your property, helping you plan for future maintenance and replacement needs.

Review of technical reports

We carefully review any existing technical reports related to your property, incorporating relevant findings into our comprehensive assessment for a complete picture of its condition.

Compliance Review

Ensuring compliance with legal requirements is crucial, and our team assesses your property’s adherence to the Fair Housing and Americans with Disabilities Acts, identifying any areas that may need attention for compliance.

Discussions with Property Managers

We engage in open dialogue with property managers and personnel to gather valuable insights and ensure full disclosure of existing conditions, facilitating transparent communication throughout the assessment process.

Life-term replacement reserve budgeting

Planning for the long term is essential, which is why we assist you in developing a comprehensive replacement reserve budget that accounts for ongoing maintenance and future capital expenditures, safeguarding the financial stability of your property.

“The assessment helped us uncover facilities issues that could have grown into larger problems over time, and zumBrunnen helped us resolve them. The database allows us to accurately budget for the future and knows how much to set aside for healthy maintenance reserves.”

Lynn Robertson

Finance & Facilities Director (former) - The Fletcher School