Building condition assessments · Calgary · Edmonton · Red Deer
Building condition reports you can budget from.
Buying, refinancing or planning capital work on a commercial, multi-family or residential building? Our trades-trained inspectors document the condition of every major system, rate what needs attention and when, and put an opinion of probable cost against it, so you can negotiate, finance or plan with real numbers.
What's in your report
Executive summary with the issues that matter first
Condition rating for every major element
Priority timeline: immediate, year 1, years 2–5, 6–10
Remaining useful life of major assets
Repair costs and a 10-year capital plan
Photo log keyed to every finding
Trades-first inspectors
Built, fixed and maintained it before we inspected it.
Recognized practice
Scope aligned with ASTM E2018 and CSA A770.
Photo-documented
Every finding located, photographed and rated.
Costed & prioritized
Opinion of probable cost with a timing window.
Who orders a BCR
When you need the real condition, in writing.
Commercial purchase
Know what you are buying before the condition deadline: defects, systems near end of life, and what they will cost.
Refinancing & lenders
A documented condition and capital outlook that lenders and underwriters can work with.
Capital planning
Owners and property managers get a prioritized 10-year repair and replacement plan.
Insurance
Condition evidence for renewals, underwriting questions and coverage reviews.
Leases
A baseline record of condition at lease start or end, so there is no argument later.
Housing & incentive programs
Reports prepared to the template your program or funder requires.
What we assess
Every system. One report.
Site & grounds
Grading and stormwater drainage
Parking, walks, ramps and retaining walls
Site lighting, exterior stairs and handrails
Visible site utilities and outbuildings
Structure
Foundations, slabs and basement walls
Columns, beams and framing
Settlement, heave, cracking patterns
Corrosion, decay and moisture damage
Roof & envelope
Roof covering, flashings and drainage
Attic ventilation and insulation
Cladding, sealants, windows and doors
Balconies, canopies and leak evidence
Interiors
Walls, ceilings, floors and finishes
Stairs, guards, doors and hardware
Common areas and sample units
Moisture, mould and ventilation issues
Mechanical & electrical
Plumbing supply, drainage and water heaters
Heating, cooling, ventilation and fuel
Electrical service, panels and wiring
Emergency lighting and generators
Life safety & hazards
Egress, fire separations and alarms
Sprinklers, extinguishers and exit signs
Elevators and lifts (visual, certificate check)
Suspected asbestos, lead paint and pests
How we rate
A rating, a timeline and a cost on every finding.
A ticked checklist is not a condition report. Every element we rate gets a short narrative: where it is, what we saw, the probable cause, what happens if it is left, and what to do about it, with an estimated cost and timing window and its remaining useful life.
Good
Performing as intended. Normal maintenance.
Fair
Wear showing. Repair or replacement needed, not urgent.
Poor
Defective or near end of life. Plan and budget now.
Critical
Safety, habitability or failure risk. Act immediately.
Priority & timing
EVERY FINDING
Immediate
0–12 months
Short term
Years 1–5
Capital plan
Years 6–10
Monitor
Re-check at next review
EXAMPLE FINDING
Location: Roof, north elevation
Element: Modified bitumen membrane
Condition: Poor. Blistering and open seams at drain
Priority: Year 1
Action: Repair seams, plan replacement
Remaining life: 2–4 years
Straight answers
What a BCR doesn't cover
Destructive testing or opening up walls (unless agreed)
Design of the repair work
A full building-code or accessibility audit
A Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment
A property valuation
A guarantee that no hidden defects exist
Add in the same visit
Specialist testing we can add
Thermal imaging of the envelope and roof
Drone roof inspections for large or unsafe roofs
Asbestos and mould sampling with lab results
Crawlspace robot inspections
WETT inspections on wood-burning appliances
Septic and well inspections on rural properties
If we see structural distress or other issues beyond our scope, the report names the specialist review you need, for example a structural engineer or sewer camera inspection.
Condominium corporations
Need a reserve fund study? We do those too.
Alberta condo boards need a reserve fund study, a signed reserve fund report and a draft reserve fund plan, prepared by a qualified provider. Ours are prepared by a professional engineer and look 30 years ahead, for every type of condominium.
How it works
From scope to report.
STEP 01
Scope & quote
Tell us the building, its use and why you need the report. You get a fixed written quote.
STEP 02
Documents & interview
We review drawings, past reports, permits and certificates, and talk to the owner or manager.
STEP 03
On-site assessment
A visual, non-invasive walk-through of the site, structure, envelope, interiors and systems.
STEP 04
Report & walkthrough
You get the rated findings, cost tables and capital plan, and we walk you through them.
Request a BCR
Tell us about the building.
Share a few details and we will come back with the scope, timing and a fixed price. No obligation.
Commercial, multi-family, mixed-use and residential
Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and across Alberta
Fixed written quote before we book
Rush timelines for condition deadlines
Prefer to talk it through?
(403) 858-0374Free, no-obligation quote
Get your fixed quote
We reply within one business day with scope, timing and a written price.
BCR FAQ
Building condition report FAQs
What is a building condition report?
A building condition report (also called a building condition assessment or property condition assessment) records the physical state of a building on the day it is inspected. It rates each major element, sets a priority and timing for repairs, estimates remaining useful life, and puts an opinion of probable cost against the work.
How is a BCR different from a home inspection?
A home inspection tells a buyer what is wrong with a house. A BCR goes further for owners, lenders and managers: it adds condition ratings, priorities, remaining useful life, cost tables and a 10-year capital plan, and it scales to commercial and multi-family buildings.
How much does a building condition report cost?
Every BCR is quoted up front. The price depends on building size and type, the number of units we sample, roof and mechanical access, and the documents available. Send us the details and you will get a fixed written quote, usually within one business day.
How long does it take?
Most reports are delivered within a few business days of the site visit. Larger or multi-building sites take longer. Tell us your condition or closing deadline and we will schedule around it.
Is a BCR the same as a reserve fund study?
No. Alberta condominium corporations need a reserve fund study, report and plan prepared by a qualified provider. We offer those separately, prepared by a professional engineer. See our reserve fund studies page.
Is a BCR an environmental assessment?
No. We note suspected hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead paint, mould or storage tanks when we see them, but a BCR is not a Phase I or II Environmental Site Assessment unless one is added to the scope.
Get the real condition, in writing.
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