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All service quotes are subject to inspection time length, items to be inspected, and other property related specifications. Please email us at info@abi-bldg-insp.com with your inquiry and we will get back to you with our estimate for building inspection.

Expert Witness Testimony

Licensed Architect

Stan Mitchell is a licensed architect. ABI offers plaintiff and defense expert witness consultation services for: personal injury cases involving falls and impacts; construction defect and code issue litigation; and defect disclosure disputes in the real estate purchase/selling process. 

Premises Liability

ABI evaluates properties for hazards and conditions that could result in injury. Our inspections identify safety issues, document findings, and provide detailed written reports with recommendations for correction. These reports are suitable for use in litigation, insurance claims, or risk management. 

Slip and Fall

Our team investigates slip, trip, and fall incidents to determine contributing factors such as flooring, lighting, signage, and maintenance practices. ABI delivers clear, evidence-based written reports and photographic documentation to support claims or defense strategies. 

Personal Injury

ABI provides independent evaluation of accidents resulting in injury, including incident reconstruction and analysis of environmental or structural causes. Reports include actionable findings and recommendations for mitigation, suitable for attorneys, insurance companies, or court proceedings. 

Safety Engineering

We analyze buildings, structures, and workspaces to identify hazards and evaluate safety practices. Our detailed reports include recommendations to mitigate risks, improve compliance, and enhance occupant or worker safety. 

Construction

We assess buildings for code compliance, material defects, workmanship issues, and safety concerns. ABI produces thorough reports that explain defects, potential causes, and corrective actions. Our findings support dispute resolution, litigation, and project oversight. 

Property Inspection

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections - Residential Buildings

 Our General Building Inspection (GBI) includes a 3+ hour on-site review of 350+ components, a 30–60 minute verbal summary, and a 40+ page written report with findings, implications, and cost estimates. The GBI helps you make informed home purchase decisions and serves as a long-term reference for property care. 

Pre-Purchase Building Inspections - Commercial Buildings

Commercial GBIs include 5+ hours on-site, a 30–60 minute verbal report, and a 60+ page written report detailing findings, implications, and recommended actions. Optional line-item cost estimates for repairs and maintenance are available. 

Owner's Representative

Whether your project involves remodeling, rehabilitation, or new construction, ABI can serve as an unbiased owner’s representative. We work closely with clients, architects, and contractors to guide decisions, reduce confusion, and help minimize construction time and costs, always prioritizing our client’s best interests. 

Troubleshooting Building Problems

Non-destructive evaluation of leaks, rot, or system failures with prescriptive reports for repair and maintenance.

Detailed Research

In-depth analysis of building components and safety risks with prescriptive reports tailored to your needs.

Condo Conversion & Building Envelope Inspections

 We perform Washington State-required inspections for apartment-to-condo conversions, including visual Property Condition Assessments and Building Envelope Inspections of roofs, siding, decking, and other protective installations. 

What's Included in an ABI General Building Inspection (GBI)?

With 43 years and over 20,000 buildings under our belt, we at ABI feel comfortable calling our building inspection process a science. Our pre-purchase GBIs run between 3 and 6+ hours, depending on the size, age, condition, and quality of the building and property. We use this time to check and assess over 350 building systems and components. Immediately following the inspection, our inspectors sit down with you to go over our areas of concern, and to give you the opportunity to ask questions about our findings in person. Following the inspection, and based on an agreed-upon timeline, our team will issue a detailed narrative report through your selected choice of delivery (emailed PDF and/or bound print-out on ABI letterhead). 


Building systems and components included in our evaluations:


● Site/Yard Areas 

● Roof and Roof Drainage

● Building Exterior and Storm Drainage

● Basement/Foundation/Crawl Space

● Mechanical and Electrical

● Plumbing 

● Building Interior

● Building Structure

● Building Rot and Wood Destroying Insects

● Building Safety


The inspection  also typically includes a Registered Inspector’s assessment and/or calculations and measurements of: site and storm drainage; roof slope; roof ventilation; building insulation; and pedestrian and fire safety components. 

WHAT'S IN OUR REPORT?

ABI general building inspection reports run anywhere from 40 to 80+ pages, depending on the size, age, condition and quality of the building and property.  The reports are clear, coherent, and worded for all audiences - non-technical and technical alike. Reports both detail our findings (descriptions of components’ type, quality, existing and foreseeable defects, remaining serviceable lives) and, where problems are found, indicate their severity and possible effects on related components. Our building inspectors also provide corrective, improvement, and/or maintenance suggestions and, for an additional charge, we will include a complete, separate listing of priorities and cost estimates for care and correction.


Though none are covered exhaustively in the scope of our services, building codes, manufacturers’ instructions, industry standards, and, where applicable, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) specifications serve as the bases for our inspections and are referred to throughout our written reports.


As a whole, ABI's pre-purchase building inspection report will serve not only as a one-time property evaluation, but also as an in-depth, hand-tailored manual that will remain a valuable guide to maintaining your home.    

Testimonials

So Knowledgeable

Comprehensive Review

Outstanding Service

I cannot say enough what a pleasure it was been to work with Stan throughout the inspection process. Stan has been so knowledgeable....thanks for the service and expertise we have gotten from this process. 


- Grant and Lance

New Construction Inspection

Outstanding Service

Comprehensive Review

Outstanding Service

Stan was the big reason why we were able to settle the case successfully.


- Eric N.

Litigation Service

Comprehensive Review

Comprehensive Review

Comprehensive Review

Big thanks to Stan and his team for the great work and comprehensive review on the project.


- Derek S.

Commercial Building Inspection

Topnotch Work

Topnotch Work

Comprehensive Review

Stan's proven professional work yielded excellent result.


- Rob R.

Litigation Expert Witness

Big Help

Topnotch Work

Quality Work

Stan and his team pays prompt and responsive attention to customer's needs.


- Paul F.

Litigation Service 

Quality Work

Topnotch Work

Quality Work

ABI provided great quality work on our file, it has been a pleasure working them on the litigation service!


- Charlotte W.

Litigation Service 

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