Markets we serve
Multi-Family
Building enclosure engineers and architects for condo associations, HOAs and apartment owners — investigation, testing and repair documents for occupied buildings.
Enhancing the Longevity of Multi-Family Residences
Multi-family residences, such as apartments, condominiums, and housing developments, require regular inspections and maintenance to provide safe, comfortable living conditions for residents. INSPEC specializes in building envelope services designed to prevent leaks, drafts, and other structural issues that could impact tenants. Our Services Include:- Roof inspections for multi-family buildings
- Waterproofing and leak detection
- Facade maintenance and window inspections
- Long-term maintenance strategies
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Responsible for an apartment or condominium building?
Tell us about the building and what you are seeing. Our consultants work across Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
Common questions
Do you work directly for condominium associations and HOAs?
Yes. We are engaged by the association, the owner or the management company, not by a contractor. That means our investigation findings, repair documents and construction observation reports belong to the association, and our recommendations are not connected to any repair contract, material line or installation work we would be paid to perform.
A few owners report leaks after wind-driven rain. Where do you start?
We start with the reported locations, then look above and around them, because water frequently enters well away from where it appears. Depending on what the survey shows, we may recommend exploratory openings or water testing to confirm the entry point. Confirming the source first avoids paying for repairs that do not stop the leak.
Can your report be used for budgeting and reserve planning?
Our written reports document existing conditions, causes and repair options with photographs, which boards commonly use to support capital planning and reserve discussions. Where a longer view is needed, a facility condition assessment records the enclosure systems and their condition so the association can sequence work across multiple budget years.
Will residents have to leave during repairs?
Usually not. Repair documents for occupied residential buildings address staging, access, protection of balconies and entrances, unit access for interior work, and phasing so portions of the property remain usable. Building those requirements into the drawings and specifications lets bidders price them up front instead of raising them later as change orders.