I’m Erik Rooney, a Maplewood-based inspector serving Short Hills and nearby Essex County communities. If you’re buying, leasing, or evaluating a commercial property, I’ll help you understand its visible condition through a property-specific inspection and written report.
Start with the building and the decision
An office suite, occupied retail space, and an entire commercial building can call for different inspection scopes. Before scheduling, I review the property information, your intended use, available records, access, and the questions you need answered. The proposal identifies the included systems and areas, limitations, fee, and deliverable.
For the full service scope and common questions, see my commercial property inspection page.
What the inspection may include
When safely accessible and included in the written scope, I observe roofing, drainage, visible structure, the exterior, electrical equipment, plumbing, heating and cooling, and interior or common areas. I document observed conditions with photos and explain where repair, maintenance, additional records, or specialist evaluation may be appropriate.
The inspection is visual and non-invasive. Concealed conditions and inaccessible areas limit what can be evaluated. It is not a municipal code inspection, engineering analysis, formal accessibility evaluation, Phase I environmental assessment, or guarantee of future performance.
Access matters for an occupied property
For a Short Hills tenant space or occupied building, confirm access with the owner or property manager before the appointment. Roofs, electrical rooms, mechanical equipment, common areas, and tenant spaces may require separate arrangements. The written scope should make clear which areas are included and which cannot be accessed.
A report you can use
My report explains the observed conditions and inspection limitations in plain language. It helps you identify questions to raise with the seller, owner, property manager, or a qualified specialist. Formal repair estimates and specialized opinions require the appropriate professional.
Request a Short Hills commercial inspection proposal
Have the property address, approximate size, current or intended use, access information, known concerns, and due-diligence deadline ready. Those details help me prepare a proposal that fits the assignment.
Call me at 973-996-8257 to discuss your property.
Looking at a house rather than a commercial property? Read about my residential home inspections. You can also browse all areas I serve.