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Elevator Acquisition Due Diligence
On-site visual assessment of equipment, maintenance condition, age, serviceability, obsolescence exposure, and near- and long-term capital risk.
Learn more →Independent Elevator Due Diligence & Consulting
Know the elevator liability before you own it.
Vertical Due Diligence Group (VDDG) helps commercial real estate buyers, lenders, owners, and Property Condition Assessment firms identify elevator risk, serviceability concerns, obsolescence exposure, and potential capital needs before those issues become surprises.
ASSET REVIEW
VDDG
A functioning elevator can still carry significant hidden exposure. Aging controls, limited parts support, deferred testing, maintenance deficiencies, and modernization requirements can materially affect a commercial real estate transaction.
Services
Elevator expertise for better commercial real estate decisions.
VDDG focuses on the specialized vertical transportation issues that can be missed in a general building assessment.
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Elevator Capital Planning
Repair, modernization, and replacement planning to help ownership understand potential elevator expenditures over the anticipated hold period.
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PCA Firm Support
Specialty elevator field assessments and capital-planning input designed to support broader Property Condition Assessment assignments.
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Elevator RFP & Procurement
Maintenance bid specifications, contractor solicitation, bid normalization, proposal evaluation, and negotiation support.
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Maintenance Contract Advisory
Independent review of maintenance agreement coverage, exclusions, pricing structure, termination language, and service obligations.
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Owner Representation
Independent support for owners navigating elevator contractors, repair proposals, service concerns, modernization planning, and major capital decisions.
For PCA & Due Diligence Firms
A specialty elevator resource that fits into your existing workflow.
VDDG partners with PCA firms and commercial due diligence teams when a property contains elevators or other vertical transportation equipment. We provide focused field observations, equipment identification, serviceability and obsolescence analysis, and capital planning information for use in broader assessment work.
PCA Firm SupportTypical VDDG Deliverable
- 01Equipment inventory & identification
- 02General condition observations
- 03Maintenance & housekeeping observations
- 04Serviceability & parts-support risk
- 05Immediate repair / testing considerations
- 06Long-term capital planning allowances
- 07Photo documentation
- 08Executive-level transaction summary
Elevator Due Diligence Resources
Practical guidance for buyers, lenders, owners, and PCA teams.
Focused resources on the elevator issues that can materially affect a commercial real estate acquisition or capital plan.
Commercial Elevator Due Diligence Checklist
A practical checklist for evaluating elevator risk before purchasing a commercial property.
Read guide →Why Obsolete Elevator Controls Matter
How parts support and controller age can turn an operating elevator into a major transaction risk.
Read guide →Building a 10-Year Elevator Capital Plan
How to think about repair reserves, component replacements, and modernization timing.
Read guide →Have an Active Deal?
Bring VDDG into the transaction early.
Send the property address, elevator count, and required turnaround. We can quickly determine scope and availability.
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Available for assignments nationwide.