Eckland's acquisition specialists provide thorough and detailed engineering and environmental reports for the discerning Client who is acquiring equity in a property. Our goal is to blend our extensive technical knowledge with an understanding of the Client's intent. 

We add value to the acquisition transaction by determining costs of immediate and future repairs to assist the purchaser in understanding the property's condition.

An Eckland acquisition report renders a professional opinion regarding the present and near-term condition of components and systems composing the building and site improvements. It also includes a budget for immediate repairs and future replacements. Our acquisition report is supported by an experienced and capable team of Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Environmental Professionals who have evaluated thousands of buildings over two decades. The engineering/structural content of an acquisition report typically is based on the following:

• Pre-site discussion with the Client regarding the specific objectives of the assignment.
• Identification and evaluation of the property improvements, focusing on the concerns and requirements of the Client about to acquire equity in the property.
• A site visit by a team of experienced Architectural/Engineering Professionals, who are knowledgeable about buildings of similar age, type and use.
• Examination of the available construction drawings, specifications, surveys, soils reports, maintenance records, and other information pertaining to the property.
• Interviews with the Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, in-house and contract service providers, tenants and others who may be familiar with the history of the property condition.
• A professional opinion regarding compliance with current codes, ADA and other regulatory requirements and upgrades that may be mandates or that may enhance the property value.
• A search of available governmental records to identify possible building, fire and zoning issues, including violations, published future restrictions and possible limitations of use.
• A post-site-visit discussion with the Client regarding major issues, concerns and options.
• A follow-up site visit with the Client's representative to review the findings of the report. A fair additional fee is charged for this visit.