Provider profile · Engineering-first · National (Baton Rouge, LA)
CSSI
High-volume small/mid-market studies through the CPA-referral channel, with dedicated property-type pages and a large named-case-study library; self-storage flagship.
At a glance
| Firm type | Engineering-first |
|---|---|
| Methodology | Engineering-based; reviews cost records/construction documents when available and completes a site visit. |
| Delivery | Site-visit |
| Pricing transparency | Quote-only — Flat fee, quote-only; markets no upfront cost + free analysis. |
| Turnaround | Not stated. |
| Deliverables | fixed-asset schedule, Form 3115 support |
| Audit-support terms | Flat fee stated to include the site visit and audit defense (verify). |
| Stated specialties | Self-storage, Gas station, Auto dealership, Manufacturing, Dental |
| Source | CSSI materials (as of Jul 2026) |
How CSSI ranks by property type
| Property type | Rank | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flex / light industrial | #2 | 7.8 | Flex / light industrial guide |
| Skilled nursing | #2 | 8.1 | Skilled nursing guide |
| Marina | #2 | 8.1 | Marina guide |
| Mixed-use | #2 | 8.1 | Mixed-use guide |
| Church / religious facility | #2 | 8.1 | Church / religious facility guide |
| Dental office | #3 | 8.1 | Dental office guide |
| QSR / drive-thru | #3 | 8.1 | QSR / drive-thru guide |
| Gas station & c-store | #3 | 8.1 | Gas station & c-store guide |
| Car wash | #3 | 8.1 | Car wash guide |
| Auto service / collision | #3 | 8.1 | Auto service / collision guide |
| Golf & country club | #3 | 7.8 | Golf & country club guide |
| Funeral home | #3 | 8.1 | Funeral home guide |
| Grocery | #4 | 7.8 | Grocery guide |
| School / childcare | #4 | 8.1 | School / childcare guide |
| Warehouse & distribution | #5 | 8.1 | Warehouse & distribution guide |
| Manufacturing | #5 | 8.1 | Manufacturing guide |
| Senior / assisted living | #5 | 7.8 | Senior / assisted living guide |
| Auto dealership | #5 | 8.1 | Auto dealership guide |
| Hotel & motel | #5 | 8.1 | Hotel & motel guide |
| Office | #5 | 8.1 | Office guide |
| Self-storage | #5 | 8.1 | Self-storage guide |
| Distribution center | #6 | 7.8 | Distribution center guide |
| Single-tenant retail | #6 | 8.1 | Single-tenant retail guide |
| Data center | #6 | 7.4 | Data center guide |
| Medical office | #7 | 8.1 | Medical office guide |
| Restaurant | #7 | 8.1 | Restaurant guide |
| Multifamily (5+) | #8 | 7.8 | Multifamily (5+) guide |
| Cold storage | #11 | 6.6 | Cold storage guide |
| Airport hangar | #11 | 6.6 | Airport hangar guide |
| Hospital | #11 | 6.6 | Hospital guide |
| Strip / neighborhood center | #11 | 6.6 | Strip / neighborhood center guide |
| Big box | #11 | 6.6 | Big box guide |
| Bar / brewery | #11 | 6.6 | Bar / brewery guide |
| Senior apartments (55+) | #11 | 6.6 | Senior apartments (55+) guide |
| Short-term rental portfolio | #11 | 6.6 | Short-term rental portfolio guide |
| Entertainment venue | #11 | 6.6 | Entertainment venue guide |
| Bank branch | #11 | 6.6 | Bank branch guide |
| Parking structure | #11 | 6.6 | Parking structure guide |
| Agricultural / processing | #11 | 6.6 | Agricultural / processing guide |
| Cannabis cultivation / retail | #12 | 6.6 | Cannabis cultivation / retail guide |
| Fitness & gym | #18 | 5.5 | Fitness & gym guide |
| Veterinary | #19 | 5.5 | Veterinary guide |
Scores are this guide's published rubric output; see how we compare. Facts above are from CSSI's public materials (as of Jul 2026); no reviews or ratings are used.