Oracle Inspection Consulting

Oracle Property Condition reports show costs of needed repairs. We show three different categories of costs, immediate, short term, and long term. The last long term is the 5 year projection, with the immediate being self explanatory, but are things that will potentially damage other costly systems if not corrected immediately. The short term costs need attention in the 1-3 year time frame, and the long term from 3-5 years. It is in this way we prepare these commercial building inspections in order to prepare the new owner for what they will have to pay for through the typical holding period of a commercial building by an owner, or investor or lessor. Image shows a page in our reports that has tables to show these costs separated. They are not just mentioned here, this is a small example, they all are included in a table that can easily be referenced to to see the total costs, and what they are. And all of the costs are individualized to show in detail what they are, and why they are needed. We also provide real bids often by local contractors due to the rising costs of labor and material lately. It does not do much good to have costs reported to you, and pay for them to be accurate and they be gotten from an outdated source. This will inadequately prepare you for how your investment will cut into your profits. Going with these low cost inspection companies will cost you in the long run because they wont spend the needed time on the research to provide the needed accurate cost data. https://www.oracleic.com/commercial-property-inspections/ , [email protected], , , , , , , , ,

Oracle Inspection Consulting has increased its liability to $1,000,000, and has its Level 2 Oregon CCB Commercial endorsement.

Oracle Inspection Consulting has increased its liability to $1,000,000 and has its Level 2 Oregon CCB Commercial Endorsement.

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Commercial building water heaters have an effective lifespan. During a commercial building inspection we often find water heaters in the ceiling. Commercial water heaters have an effective age that restricts the amount of time they are useful operationally. Water heaters build up sediment as they heat water throughout the years. This sediment can affect thier efficacy and cause leakage that hidden in the ceiling, can cause damage to other system components without the knowledge of any maintenance crews until they fail completely. Complete failure can result in extensive damage and very high repair costs, compared to the cost of replacing them at a scheduled replacement date. During a commercial building inspection or property condition report we give the client the ages of all components, their remaining effective lives, and costs to replace these items.
Often as in the photo, these water heaters are installed without the required seismic straps, or much protection to the surrounding area. One leak and given its hidden nature it will cause thousands in repair costs.

Oracle finds defects of commercial buildings during commercial building inspections. In this inspection Oracle has found the roof was not built correctly in the first application. The correct method is easy to remedy, but expensive. Where all pitched surfaces intersect with a vertical surface water will accumulate. Water needs to be directed so it does not stand in a pool, that allows water to find a way through whatever roofing membrane is being used (in this case its modified mineralized bitumen). The roof repairs will need to include something the trades call a "cricket". Plywood is used to make crickets in a triangular shape that is laid down at an elevated point on one side, and at the roof's horizontal surface on the other. Crickets are covered with the waterproof membrane that is recognized as the roof. Crickets allow water to flow to the drainage spouts that are part of the roofing system instead of pooling to cause leaks. See photos that show omne area that has crickets, and the rest without. The first photo has crickets. The second photo does not, and has had sealant applied where leaks are forming. https://www.valiantroofing.com/