# How to start Commercial Inspecting **URL:** \ **Category:** Commercial Inspections / CCPIA\ **Created:** [January 10, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916 "2020-01-10T19:30:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cehlman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cehlman/32/174151_2.png) [@cehlman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cehlman)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/1 "2020-01-10T19:30:58Z")
So I am new to Home Inspection and don’t know much at all with commercial inspections. The area I am in I was told lacks a commercial inspector within an 1hr commute. What does it take to become a commercial inspector. I am in SC and I also have a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Where would I go to get good training? What has been your experience with doing them vs residential? I know I am new but I am just looking at taking advantage of opportunities. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![jfudge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfudge/32/414352_2.png) [@jfudge](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfudge)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/2 "2020-01-10T19:41:48Z")
> **[Certified Building Inspectors | Commercial Property Inspector - CCPIA](https://ccpia.org/)** > > CCPIA strives to enhance the commercial property inspection profession by providing its members with online training & resources for the purpose of professional development & improvement. ---
**Author:** ![cehlman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cehlman/32/174151_2.png) [@cehlman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cehlman)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/3 "2020-01-10T19:53:08Z")
Junior, Is that who you went through? What are your experiences/expectations with commercial vs residential? I also was clicking through your website and found that your specialty services page link on your services page doesn’t work. ---
**Author:** ![jfudge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfudge/32/414352_2.png) [@jfudge](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfudge)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/4 "2020-01-10T20:04:18Z")
Hi, thanks I’ll have my wife look into the link. I done the courses offered here at NACHI. I also done some courses under Carson Dunlop. CCPIA is owned by Nick Gromicko as well. As for commercial, we’ve done a few, but mostly residential so far. Someone from your neck of the woods might be able to give you a better idea of expectations for your area. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/5 "2020-01-10T21:26:32Z")
Chris, there is also Dale Duffy who has been doing commercial inspections forever and may talk to you: [https://www.inspect-arizona.com](https://www.inspect-arizona.com) ---
**Author:** ![cehlman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cehlman/32/174151_2.png) [@cehlman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cehlman)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/6 "2020-01-10T21:39:19Z")
I will reach out to him, thank you. ---
**Author:** ![jfudge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfudge/32/414352_2.png) [@jfudge](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfudge)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/7 "2020-01-11T03:18:37Z")
Hey Christopher, have you looked at the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties? [https://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm](https://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm) ---
**Author:** ![cehlman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cehlman/32/174151_2.png) [@cehlman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cehlman)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/8 "2020-01-11T03:44:36Z")
I haven’t but I will do that first thing. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/9 "2020-01-11T03:57:43Z")
More info to consider: [Commercial Inspection requirements Florida](https://forum.nachi.org/t/commercial-inspection-requirements-florida/102209) I know the thread is 5 years old but it appears worth checking into. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![dtews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dtews/32/57038_2.png) [@dtews](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dtews)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/10 "2020-01-11T04:01:43Z")
My two cents: I know for a fact that the Mortgage Bankers Association actively trains their members to make sure their clients’ third party PCAs are written to ASTM E2018-15. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/11 "2020-01-11T14:04:00Z")
> [@dtews](#): > > My two cents: I know for a fact that the Mortgage Bankers Association actively trains their members to make sure their clients’ third party PCAs are written to ASTM E2018-15 ASTM E2018-15 is what I was trying to think of. Thanks, Darren! ---
**Author:** ![cehlman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cehlman/32/174151_2.png) [@cehlman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cehlman)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/12 "2020-01-13T18:48:22Z")
Just got information back from the licensing board and I will have to have a license in general contracting, architect, or Professional Engineer. So looks like I will be taking the NASCLA. Thank you everyone for all the information. ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/13 "2020-01-13T19:39:37Z")
Commercial inspection in my opinion is easier than a home inspection. ---
**Author:** ![rspriggs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rspriggs/32/184411_2.png) [@rspriggs](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rspriggs)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/14 "2020-01-15T04:10:33Z")
**Larry,** you’re right about Dale. He’s a great guy; 🥳 hopefully still around and available. **Roy,** you’re spot on. The beauty of Comm’l (as Dale would say, on the way to the bank) is that there are no emotions involved. The buyer is a **totally** different animal than Residential. Even the RE agents are dispassionate about it; I rarely ever see them on site. Truly fits with my belief in the **ELF** System: **E** asy, **L** ucrative and **F** un! Yes, I bequeath full uncopyrighted use of that phrase to all of you . . . ---
**Author:** ![jkaufman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jkaufman/32/175995_2.png) [@jkaufman](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jkaufman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/15 "2020-02-17T11:18:50Z")
@rlewis5 What makes a commercial inspection easier than a residential one? ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/16 "2020-02-17T11:31:25Z")
Usually just office spaces and open areas. ---
**Author:** ![lallhands](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lallhands/32/161061_2.png) [@lallhands](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lallhands)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/17 "2020-10-06T21:48:16Z")
How do you typically charge for commercial inspections? Do you charge differently for office/mixed-use/warehouse? ---
**Author:** ![pdeogan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/pdeogan/32/244620_2.png) [@pdeogan](https://forum.nachi.org/u/pdeogan)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/18 "2023-08-01T20:59:24Z")
Is this Valid for Alberta, Canada as well? ---
**Author:** ![jfudge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfudge/32/414352_2.png) [@jfudge](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfudge)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/19 "2023-08-01T22:56:05Z")
We use the InterNachi International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties [International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties - InterNACHI®](https://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm), and the InterNACHI Commercial Inspection Agreement [InterNACHI releases of Commercial Inspection Agreement for use between Inspector and Client](https://www.nachi.org/commercialinspectionagreementintro.htm) I’d recommend checking with your insurance provider. ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916/20 "2023-08-01T23:21:15Z")
Yes I do. Usually double of a home inspection. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-start-commercial-inspecting/159916.md?page=2)