ARQUS Check carries out independent technical inspections of offices, shops, warehouses and light-industrial buildings before purchase or lease, in Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Central Macedonia and, for larger projects, anywhere in Greece. We visually and non-destructively inspect the structure, building shell, mechanical and electrical installations, fire protection and the site, using drone and thermal imaging. You receive a PDF report in English, German or Greek with a score for each system, prioritised issues and repair-cost estimates, co-signed by a civil engineer who is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).
Who it is for
- Companies buying or leasing offices, retail units, warehouses or workshop space.
- Investors acquiring commercial property to let.
- International companies setting up in Northern Greece that need a report their head office can read.
In commercial property, the building's systems (power supply, fire protection, roof, floors) directly affect operations. A leaking warehouse roof or a poorly maintained switchboard is not just a repair bill; it can stop the business.
What we inspect
Structure
- Foundations and signs of settlement.
- Concrete or steel columns and beams.
- Slabs and industrial floors: cracks, joints, wear.
- Concrete condition, exposed rebar, corrosion of steelwork.
- Machine foundation pads and any seismic strengthening.
Building shell
- External walls and cladding panels, joints and seals.
- Roof or flat roof and waterproofing, scanned by drone in visible and thermal imaging.
- Rooflights, ventilation windows, gutters and downpipes.
- Industrial doors.
- Thermal and acoustic insulation.
Electrical installations
- Main MV/LV switchboard and protective devices, transformer substation.
- Distribution boards and breakers, power cabling.
- Lighting in work areas and emergency lighting.
- Earthing and lightning protection.
- Standby generator and UPS.
- Data networks, SCADA or BMS.
Mechanical installations
- Central heating, cooling and outdoor units, office HVAC.
- Production-area ventilation and industrial extraction.
- Air compressors, water and steam piping, pumps.
- Natural gas installation.
- Lifts and overhead cranes.
Fire protection
- Fire detection, sprinklers, hose reels and hydrants, fire pump station.
- Portable extinguishers.
- Emergency exits, fire doors, evacuation signage.
Loading, storage and site
- Loading docks, ramps, dock doors and levellers, dock lighting and safety.
- Racking and shelving, cold storage, warehouse ventilation and lighting.
- Internal roads, security fencing and gates, external lighting and CCTV, parking, site drainage, landscaping.
- Visible observations on safety signage, pedestrian and vehicle segregation, and hazardous-substance storage.
Documents
We record whether they exist: building permit, operating licence, land registry entry, ENFIA and TAP certificates, structural and MEP drawings, fire safety study and certificate, lift and pressure-vessel certificates, equipment certificates, maintenance schedule and logs, and environmental permits where required.
How it works
- Brief. Type and size of the premises, installations, your intended use and timeline.
- Proposal and programme. We agree the scope and report date in writing.
- Site inspection. Visual inspection, drone, FLIR thermal camera, moisture meter and endoscope, with installations running wherever possible.
- Report. For most properties within 48–72 hours.
What the report contains
- An executive summary for management.
- A score for every system.
- Prioritised issues with indicative repair-cost estimates.
- Photo evidence and thermal images.
- Your choice of English, German, Greek, Bulgarian or Serbian.
- Co-signature by a TEE-member civil engineer.
What it does not cover
The inspection is visual and non-invasive. We do not provide structural calculations, electrical design, capacity or adequacy calculations, occupational health-and-safety or environmental compliance audits, laboratory testing (for example asbestos) or valuations. See the full list of what we don't do.
Why ARQUS Check
Our founder and lead inspector, Georgios Papangelou, is a partner at the Thessaloniki architecture practice icon architecture, with around 35 years of international experience in Greece, the USA and Germany designing and renovating commercial spaces, homes and hotels. He is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector and an EASA-certified drone operator. We are independent: not agents, and we take no commissions.
For hotels and tourist accommodation, see our hotel inspection.
Where we work
Thessaloniki and its industrial areas, Halkidiki and Central Macedonia. For industrial and investment properties we travel throughout Greece.
Next step
- Phone & WhatsApp: +30 698 750 4050
- Email: a4uusa@yahoo.com
- Office: Navarchou Kountourioti 19, 2nd floor, 54625 Thessaloniki, Greece
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 09:00–19:00 (Greek time)