Twin Peaks Property Inspections is urging commercial property stakeholders in Southern Ontario to take proactive steps in response to rising climate-related risks. Following record rainfall and extreme weather events, buildings are increasingly vulnerable to flooding, structural deterioration, and system failures. Through Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) and commercial inspections, Twin Peaks helps identify hidden issues and support long-term capital planning. Services such as sewer scopes, infrared imaging, and mold testing provide critical insight into a building’s health. With aging infrastructure and rapid urban development reducing natural drainage capacity, timely inspections are becoming essential for risk management and investment protection.
With commercial buildings facing unprecedented strain from extreme weather, the importance of year-round property inspections has never been greater. Twin Peaks Property Inspections is calling attention to the urgent need for proactive commercial property inspections in the Greater Toronto Area.
In the past 12 months, the Greater Toronto Area has experienced a relentless series of extreme weather events, highlighting growing risks for commercial property owners. In 2024, Toronto had its wettest year on record, with over 1,145 mm of rainfall. July and August saw unprecedented downpours that caused severe flooding across the region.
But the concerns haven’t been limited to summer. In February 2025, Toronto was hit with back-to-back snowstorms, with more than 50 cm of snow recorded in just ten days. In April 2025, a severe ice storm struck Ontario, triggering flooding after heavy rainfall.
These events signal a new reality for commercial property owners: buildings are increasingly vulnerable to moisture intrusion, structural stress, and environmental hazards year-round.
Twin Peaks Property Inspections, a leading name in Ontario’s inspection industry, has expanded its Commercial Inspections division in response. With a team of Certified Master Inspectors, Twin Peaks helps businesses identify risks and protect their properties before damage becomes costly.
Historic weather patterns are putting the Greater Toronto Area’s commercial buildings to the test – and comprehensive inspections are now a critical part of year-round risk management.
Commercial Inspections Are Critical for Weather-Related Risk Protection
Extreme weather is exposing the vulnerabilities of commercial buildings across the Greater Toronto Area—but it’s not just the storms causing damage. Much of Toronto’s underground storm drain and water infrastructure was built decades ago and is now well past its intended service life. Add to that the rapid development of farmland into concrete and asphalt, and the region’s ability to absorb and redirect water has been severely compromised.
Where green space once soaked up rainfall, today’s cityscape funnels water across impermeable surfaces and into undersized sewer systems. The result: stormwater backing up into basements, mechanical rooms, and loading bays—triggering an all-time high in flood-related property damage.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that rainfall in 2024 led to over $1 billion in insured damages across Ontario.
Inspections conducted after major weather events frequently uncover serious hidden issues: waterlogged insulation, roof leaks, foundation cracks, mold growth, and even electrical hazards caused by moisture intrusion. These problems may not be immediately visible and can escalate rapidly if left unaddressed.
Without proper inspection, commercial property owners risk costly repairs, operational disruptions, tenant complaints, insurance complications, and long-term structural degradation. For multi-tenant buildings and mission-critical facilities, the stakes are even higher.
A timely inspection allows building owners to catch issues early, prioritize repairs, and avoid unexpected failures. It also promotes transparency with insurers, tenants, and future buyers. In today’s climate, inspections aren’t just good practice—they’re essential risk management.
How Building Condition Assessments Support Long-Term Investment Decisions
While standard commercial property inspections are critical, commercial stakeholders increasingly need a broader perspective—one that informs long-term planning, financing, and asset management. This is where Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) come in.
A BCA (also known as a Property Condition Assessment) is a comprehensive evaluation of a building’s key systems, including roofing, structure, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and overall envelope performance. The goal is to identify deficiencies, estimate remaining service life, and forecast future capital needs.
For property owners, asset managers, and investors, a BCA provides clear, unbiased insight into a building’s health. These reports—when conducted in accordance with CCPIA standards—should include photographic documentation, repair timelines, and cost projections for maintenance and upgrades.
In a region where aging infrastructure and extreme weather are converging, BCAs have become essential tools for due diligence, refinancing, insurance underwriting, and lease negotiations. They allow commercial stakeholders to plan ahead, minimize risk exposure and make confident, informed decisions.
For any property expected to stand up to the demands of 2025 and beyond, a Building Condition Assessment offers clarity, foresight, and peace of mind.
Twin Peaks Commercial Inspections in the Greater Toronto Area
In Southern Ontario, including: Toronto, Hamilton, Oakville, Brampton, Vaughan, Newmarket and all of Durham Region, Twin Peaks Property Inspections has earned a reputation for delivering accurate, transparent commercial inspections and Building Condition Assessments.
For every commercial inspection, Twin Peaks deploys a team of Certified Inspectors with over 20 years of experience. Each inspector brings a strong background in building and construction, allowing them to deliver practical, experience-based insights tailored to the complexities of commercial real estate.
Every inspection begins with a customized approach tailored to the building type—whether a retail plaza, warehouse, office facility, high-rise hotel or multi-tenant property. Using advanced diagnostic tools such as infrared thermography, moisture meters, underground drainage cameras, and drone-based aerial imaging, inspectors can detect early warning signs of moisture intrusion, roofing vulnerabilities, HVAC failures, and electrical hazards—particularly those exacerbated by recent weather events.
In addition to Commercial Inspections and BCAs, Twin Peaks offers targeted services for moisture-prone areas. Mold Inspections and air quality testing detect mold growth in basements and wall cavities, along with airborne toxins. Their Sewer Scope inspections identify blockages, cracks, and root intrusions in underground drains. These diagnostics provide actionable insights to protect both building occupant health and infrastructure.
All Building Condition Assessments follow the ASTM E2018-24 standard and the guidelines of the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) – ensuring reports meet the rigorous expectations of investors, lenders, and industry professionals.
Twin Peaks is accredited by the CCPIA and staffed by Certified Master Inspectors with more than 20 years of experience. Reports are structured to support clear decision-making, with prioritized findings, photographic documentation, and capital planning insights.
In a region where aging infrastructure, urban growth, and climate volatility converge, Twin Peaks enables commercial property owners to reduce risk, plan strategically, and protect their investments with confidence.
Brad Bojda – Commercial Building Inspector and Founder of Twin Peaks Property Inspections
Brad Bojda, owner of Twin Peaks Property Inspections, has seen firsthand the rising toll that extreme weather is taking on commercial properties in the Greater Toronto Area. He believes the combination of aging infrastructure and rapid urban development has created a perfect storm for flood-related damage.
“We’re inspecting buildings where the drainage systems simply weren’t designed to handle this volume of water,” says Bojda. “Old storm drains, combined with acres of new pavement and concrete, are pushing runoff into places it was never meant to go.”
Brad emphasizes that while storms can’t be prevented, the damage they cause often can. “A proactive inspection gives property owners the opportunity to catch problems early—before they grow into expensive repairs or insurance nightmares.”
With changing weather patterns and rising repair costs, Brad sees commercial inspections as more than a service—they’re a necessary layer of protection for business owners in today’s climate.
Commercial Building Inspections Are Key to Managing Weather-Related Risks
The past year has made it clear: extreme weather is no longer an exception in the Greater Toronto Area – it’s the new normal. Commercial property stakeholders are facing greater challenges tied to record rainfall and aging infrastructure.
With experience across Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton and Durham Region, Twin Peaks Property Inspections provides commercial property inspections and Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) that support informed planning and risk mitigation.
For further information, visit the following link:
https://twinpeaksinspections.ca/commercial-inspections/
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