Due Diligence for Asset Acquisition

When acquiring a property, investors assume responsibility for the safety and compliance of its Exterior Building Maintenance (EBM) and window cleaning systems. Overlooking these systems during due diligence can result in significant unexpected capital expenditures, regulatory exposure, or transaction delays.

Highline provides independent technical evaluations of facade access and fall protection systems to identify deficiencies before acquisition closes – allowing buyers to quantify risk, negotiate corrective costs, and incorporate improvements into capital planning.

Early assessment protects against post-closing surprises.

Why It Matters

  • Identifies deferred maintenance and compliance gaps
  • Quantifies potential repair or replacement costs
  • Supports informed purchase negotiations
  • Reduces risk of delayed escrow or post-closing liability
  • Establishes defensible documentation for lenders and partners

Window cleaning and fall protection systems are frequently excluded from traditional property condition assessments – yet deficiencies in these systems can represent substantial capital exposure.

Scope of Evaluation

Our due diligence review includes a comprehensive survey of site conditions and an evaluation of existing equipment, procedures, and documentation.

Systems commonly assessed include:

  • Roof tie-back anchors for Controlled Descent Apparatus (CDA) / Rope Descent Systems (RDS)
  • Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) systems
  • Outrigger beam systems
  • Davit pedestals and portable davit arms
  • Monorail track and trolley systems
  • Intermittent Stabilization Anchors (ISA)
  • Powered platforms and single-man baskets
  • Building Maintenance Units (BMU) and roof car systems

Deliverables

Each Due Diligence Assessment Report includes:

  • Project overview
  • Inventory and description of existing equipment
  • Evaluation of site conditions
  • Review of cleaning and maintenance operations
  • Documentation audit
  • Summary of deficiencies and rooftop fall hazards
  • Preliminary cost analysis and budgeting guidance
  • Conclusions and recommended corrective actions
  • Applicable standards and references

Independent and Objective

Highline does not provide maintenance or repair services. Our role is strictly independent evaluation and engineering analysis, ensuring unbiased findings aligned with the client’s interests.