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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental office | #3 | 7.9 | Dental office guide |
| Car wash | #4 | 7.9 | Car wash guide |
| Gas station & c-store | #4 | 7.9 | Gas station & c-store guide |
| Manufacturing | #5 | 7.9 | Manufacturing guide |
| Warehouse & distribution | #6 | 7.9 | Warehouse & distribution guide |
| Self-storage | #6 | 7.9 | Self-storage guide |
| Auto dealership | #6 | 7.9 | Auto dealership guide |
| Retail | #7 | 7.9 | Retail guide |
| Medical office | #8 | 7.9 | Medical office guide |
| Restaurant | #8 | 7.9 | Restaurant guide |
| Fitness & gym | #13 | 5.8 | Fitness & gym guide |
| Veterinary | #14 | 5.8 | 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.