Welcome to Barnes Inspection Services

Thank you for visiting our website. Barnes Inspection Services (BIS) offers numerous benefits to clients that will hopefully give you a peace of mind and assist you in a smooth real estate transaction. Through experience, knowledge and dedication, BIS can provide you with accurate, detailed information to make informed decisions. And if needed, BIS can address follow up needs. We don't stop after the final report. We answer questions. We only stop when you say.

Obtaining an unbiased, professional inspection of your commercial property is a great investment and you are welcome, and encouraged, to accompany the inspector on the job. The resulting inspection report provides valuable information on the physical condition of the property that includes the building and surrounding to ground, exterior and interior finishes, M/E/P systems, fire protection/life safety systems, pavements, drainage, utility services, landscaping, handicap accessibility, elevators, appliances and more. Information that includes cost estimates for items that are recommended to be replaced or repaired.

Established in 2012, Barnes Inspection Services (BIS) has completed successful projects on a variety of commercial properties types including but not limited to Educational, Fire Station, Parking Garage, Hotel/Motel, Industrial, Manufacturing, Medical/Health, Multi-family, Office, Church, Restaurant, Retail/Shopping Center/Mall, Storage and Warehouse Building.

Background

B.S. Mechanical Engineer, Pennsylvania State University
Owner/Certified Commercial Property Inspector (since 2012)
Attended multiple facility management conferences

Qualifications Summary

Certified Professional & Commercial Property Inspector by InterNACHI/COA/VFA
Diverse Architectural, Engineering, Construction (AEC) Background)
Experience in related engineering and construction cost studies
Mid-Atlantic Commercial Properties
Over 2,400 building inspections, walk-through surveys, physical condition assessments, feasibility studies, ADA surveys and construction inspections
Follows a modified ASTM E2018-24 and InterNACHI Nation Inspection Standard

Mission Statement

Barnes Inspection Services (BIS) understands and respects the potential financial investment and risk of each client and diligently work to meet all request needs. BIS commits to offer the best possible real estate property inspection and assessment services available throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, and beyond.