"Building owners, property managers, leasing agents, lenders, and tenants rely on Steadfast Inspections for an accurate assessment of commercial buildings and properties — for optimal decision making across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia."
Commercial property inspections evaluate different systems, different codes, and different considerations than residential — including ADA compliance, commercial roofing and drainage, building envelope, multi-occupant life-safety systems, and commercial-grade mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Most home inspectors aren't trained or certified for commercial work — and the gap between residential standards and commercial standards is real.
Eric O'Neill is a CCPIA-certified Certified Commercial Property Inspector — Member #000122, making him one of the first commercial property inspectors in the United States to earn the credential. Combined with 34+ years of construction experience and 1,000+ buildings built as a licensed builder, Eric brings the rare combination of formal commercial credentialing and real-world building experience that commercial buyers, owners, and lenders need.
📄 View Sample Commercial ReportSteadfast Inspections focuses on small-to-mid commercial properties where a builder-trained, CCPIA-credentialed inspector adds the most value. Below are the specific commercial property types Eric inspects across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Single-tenant office buildings and professional-suite properties — structural integrity, building envelope, mechanical/electrical systems, life-safety, and major-component condition.
Single-storefront retail and inline retail spaces — storefront systems, HVAC and lighting capacity for retail use, customer-area ADA compliance, and condition documentation.
Buildings combining residential, retail, office, or service occupancies — shared and separated systems, life-safety between use types, building envelope, and per-occupancy considerations.
Distribution warehouses and storage facilities of all sizes — building envelope, low-slope roof drainage, dock-door systems, sprinkler systems visible, and structural capacity.
Small industrial buildings — building only — including structural systems, building envelope, mechanical/electrical infrastructure, and overhead-door systems. (Process equipment excluded.)
Houses of worship — structural systems, roofing and steeples, electrical and HVAC capacity, sanctuary and assembly-space life-safety, ADA accessibility, and educational/administrative wing condition.
Worship centers of various denominations — structural and roof systems, assembly-space life-safety, HVAC zoning, ADA accessibility, and condition documentation across worship, classroom, and gathering spaces.
Daycare centers and small educational facilities — structural systems, building envelope, life-safety (smoke/fire/sprinkler), ADA accessibility, and the building conditions that matter to licensing and parents.
Small lodging properties — guest-room and common-area systems, life-safety (smoke/fire/sprinkler), HVAC zoning, ADA accessibility, and revenue-impacting deferred maintenance.
Bed and breakfast inns — building condition, guest-room systems, common areas, life-safety, ADA where applicable, and the visible building concerns that matter to small-lodging operators.
Small multi-family buildings — common-area systems, unit-to-unit considerations, mechanical rooms, fire suppression (visible), and the building-envelope and condition concerns multi-family investors need documented.
Restaurant and café buildings — structural, envelope, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, ADA. Commercial kitchen equipment, hoods, exhaust, fire suppression, and grease traps are excluded and require a specialized food-service inspector.
Buildings housing professional services — legal, accounting, medical/dental, engineering — evaluated for structure, systems, ADA, life-safety, and the condition concerns that matter to professional-services tenants and buyers.
Bank and credit-union buildings — structural and envelope, drive-through systems, security-related building conditions (visible), life-safety, HVAC, and ADA compliance.
Convenience stores and small grocery buildings — structural and envelope, refrigeration loads (electrical capacity perspective), life-safety, ADA accessibility, and customer-area condition.
Transparency about scope protects everyone. Below is a clear summary of what every Steadfast inspection includes — and the items that fall outside our scope and are referred to qualified specialists.
Disclaimer: All inspections are limited visual evaluations following industry Standards of Practice. We are not code officials and do not guarantee or warrant the property.
These are the commercial-specific systems and code considerations that separate a CCPIA-certified commercial inspector from a home inspector "doing commercial on the side." Eric inspects them as part of every commercial property evaluation.
Accessible parking space count and dimensions, van-accessible spaces, access aisles, slope, signage, and the connected accessible route from parking to building entry.
Door maneuvering clearances on push and pull sides, threshold heights, hardware reachability, door-opening force, and continuous accessible-route compliance through the building.
Commercial building envelope evaluation — exterior walls, flashings, sealants, window/door interfaces, and the visible signs of moisture intrusion that commercial buyers and lenders need documented before closing.
Commercial low-slope roof systems including drains, scuppers, overflow drains, slope to drains, membrane condition, and the warning signs of failed primary drainage common to flat commercial roofs.
Hotel, motel, and multi-occupant building life-safety systems including fire alarm, sprinkler, exit signage, egress capacity, smoke barriers, and code-required separations between occupancy types.
Commercial building inspection performed by someone who has actually built commercial buildings — recognizing construction-phase shortcuts, cost-cutting compromises, and field modifications that residential inspectors typically miss.
Commercial buyers and lenders want to see what they're paying for before they commit. Eric publishes a complete sample commercial inspection report so prospects can review the depth, detail, and professionalism of every Steadfast inspection before scheduling. Download it, share it with your team, and call when you're ready.
📄 Download Sample Report (PDF)Commercial properties sometimes require specialty evaluation beyond the standard inspection scope. Eric maintains a trusted network of on-call experts that can be brought in alongside the inspection when a property warrants it — especially valuable for commercial buyers, lenders, and attorneys who need depth across multiple disciplines.
Eric O'Neill brings a credential stack to commercial inspections that few inspectors in Metro Atlanta can match. As CCPIA Member #000122, he is one of the first commercial property inspectors in the country to earn the Certified Commercial Property Inspector designation. He is also a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), InterNACHI Certified (#NACHI18021226), an FAA-licensed drone operator, and the back-to-back 2018 and 2019 winner of the Gerry Beaumont Educational Achievement Award — InterNACHI's continuing-education recognition.
Behind every credential is the foundation that matters most for commercial work: 34+ years as a licensed residential and commercial builder, running a crew of 70 men and constructing more than 1,000 buildings. Eric has built office buildings, churches, warehouses, strip malls, and event venues — the same property types he now inspects. He knows where corners get cut during construction, what cost-cutting compromises look like years later, and what visible signs separate a building that was built right from one that wasn't.
One commercial-specific value Eric brings: when a commercial inspection becomes part of a legal matter — a dispute over building condition, a lender question, or an attorney needing documentation — Eric works to protect the client's interests. He's not an attorney, but he's found that empathy with parties on both sides of a legal claim can help resolve disputes rather than escalate them. For commercial buyers and owners facing complex transactions, that approach matters.
Two short videos where Eric explains his approach to commercial property inspections — what he looks for, how his builder background shapes his work, and why commercial buyers should care about the difference.
Commercial inspections evaluate different systems, codes, and considerations — ADA compliance, commercial roofing and drainage systems, building envelope, multi-occupant life-safety, and commercial-grade mechanical/electrical infrastructure. The standards, training, and certifications required for commercial work are different. CCPIA (the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association) was founded specifically to set commercial-inspection standards that go beyond residential. Eric is CCPIA Member #000122 — one of the first commercial property inspectors in the country to earn the certification.
Office buildings, churches, retail stores, small hotels and motels, industrial properties, warehouses, strip malls, and stand-alone commercial buildings — plus dedicated ADA compliance inspections and multi-family properties (apartments, condominiums, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes). Eric has built and inspected these property types across his 34+ year career.
Yes — Eric publishes a complete sample commercial inspection report on this website. Click here to download the sample report (PDF). The sample shows the depth, detail, and professionalism of every Steadfast commercial inspection so you know exactly what you're paying for before you schedule.
Timing varies with property size, age, complexity, and the number of buildings or units involved. A standalone office building or small commercial structure typically takes 4 to 8 hours of on-site inspection. Larger multi-tenant properties, multi-building campuses, or older properties with complex systems can take a full day or longer. Eric will provide a timeline estimate when you call to schedule.
Yes. Eric performs dedicated ADA compliance reviews as a standalone service, covering accessible parking, accessible routes, door maneuvering clearances, restroom accessibility, signage, counter heights, and the full scope of public-accommodation requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA reviews can be combined with a standard commercial inspection or scheduled independently.
Yes. Eric maintains an on-call network of trusted specialty experts including structural engineers, HVAC contractors, master electricians, and plumbers. When a commercial property warrants deeper specialty evaluation, Eric can coordinate the right expert alongside the inspection so commercial buyers and lenders get the depth they need from a single coordinated process.
Eric is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice. However, he provides thorough, professional commercial inspection documentation that can support clients facing legal matters, building-condition disputes, or insurance claims. Eric has found that empathetic, professional communication with all parties involved can help resolve disputes rather than escalate them. If you need building documentation for a legal matter, call to discuss whether a Steadfast inspection fits your needs.
Commercial inspection pricing depends on property type, square footage, number of buildings or units, age, and inspection scope. You can use the online scheduler for many commercial property types, which calculates pricing automatically based on the details you enter. For larger or more complex properties, call Eric directly at 770-294-9224 for a custom quote.
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