Commercial Inspection & Consultation Services

Property Condition Assessments (PCA)

Commercial Inspection includes lot and grounds including parking lots, vegetation

Onsite visual inspection and report that includes:  Lot & Grounds, Exterior, Roof, Foundation, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Interior, Kitchen, Restrooms and Attic Areas.  This report meets ASTM standards and utilizes the exclusive “Gold Standard Report Format” developed by Rick Bates.

Environmental Phase 1 Site Assessments (ESA)

Environmental Phase 1 site assessment by Rick Bates

Onsite visual inspection, interview of current/past owners, operators and tenants along with review of past uses, property documents and historic environmental data to ASTM standards for “Environmental Due Diligence” and All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) for buyers, sellers, lenders, insurers, investors and owners of the site property to determine the potential for contamination and the need for Phase II (testing) and/or Phase III (cleanup) of any recognized environmental hazards or contamination.

Structural, Mechanical, and/or Environmental Issue Resolution

Structural mechanical issue resolutions by Rick Bates

Effective identification and step by step process to permanently correct any building problem. Customized reports utilize the exclusive “Gold Standard Report Format” developed by Rick Bates combined with the (SOAP) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan documentation structure that is standardized throughout the health care industry. All reports can be shared with health care providers, if needed, for a comprehensive “TEAM” approach to expedite a favorable outcome.

Consultation, Litigation & Expert Witness Services

Richard Bates, an expert witness on commercial and environmental legal issues

Expert witness testimony, case preparation, and technical consulting services, including building code research, for personal injury, wrongful death, and construction defect related cases. Field investigations, photos of observed conditions and preparation of exhibits for any level of legal forum, including small claims court, is provided with the utmost integrity and confidentiality.