Limitations & conditions of a home inspection

The Inspection of this property is subject to the Limitations and Conditions set out in this Agreement. It is based on a visual examination of the readily accessible features of the building on the day and time of the scheduled inspection. The Inspection is performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of our national association.

The Home Inspector's report is an opinion of the present condition of the property. The Inspection and report are not a guarantee, warranty or an insurance policy with regards to the property.

The inspection report is for the exclusive use of the client named above. No use of the information by any other party is intended.

There are limitations to the scope of this Inspection. It provides a general overview of the more obvious repairs that may be needed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The ultimate decision of what to repair or replace is yours. One homeowner may decide that certain conditions require repair or replacement, while another will not.

The Home Inspection provides you with a basic overview of the condition of the property. Because your Home Inspector has only a limited amount of time to go through the property, the Inspection is not technically exhaustive.

Some conditions noted, such as foundation cracks or other signs of settling in a house, may either be cosmetic or may indicate a potential problem that is beyond the scope of the Home Inspection.

If you are concerned about any conditions noted in the Home Inspection Report, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualified Licensed Contractor or Consulting Engineer. These professionals can provide a more detailed analysis of any conditions noted in the Report at an additional cost

The Home Inspector's Report is an opinion of the present condition of the property on the day and time of the scheduled inspection. It is based on a visual examination of the readily accessible features of the building.

A Home Inspection does not include identifying defects that are hidden behind walls, floors or ceilings. This includes wiring, heating, cooling, structure, plumbing and insulation that are hidden or inaccessible.

Some intermittent problems may not be obvious on a Home Inspection because they only happen under certain circumstances. As an example, your Home Inspector may not discover leaks that occur only during certain weather conditions or when a specific tap or appliance is being used in everyday life.

A Home Inspection does not include removing the chimney cap and therefore defects may exist within the components of the chimney, liner/flue, etc. Consult a professional Chimney Inspector to determine the full condition and safety of the fireplace, woodstove, chimney and its components.

Home Inspectors will not find conditions that may only be visible when storage or furniture is moved. They do not remove wall coverings (including wallpaper) or lift flooring (including carpet) or move storage to look underneath or behind.

This includes building materials that are now suspected of posing a risk to health such as phenol-formaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde based insulation, fiberglass insulation and vermiculite insulation. The Inspector does not identify asbestos roofing, siding, wall, ceiling or floor finishes, insulation or fireproofing. We do not look for lead or other toxic metals in such things as pipes, paint or window coverings.

The Inspection does not deal with environmental hazards such as the past use of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides or pesticides. The Home Inspector does not look for, or comment on, the past use of chemical termite treatments in or around the property.

The Inspector does not try to determine if there are irritants, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic materials in or around the building.

The Inspection does not include spores, fungus, mold or mildew that may be present. You should note that whenever there is water damage noted in the report, there is a possibility that mold or mildew may be present, unseen behind a wall, floor or ceiling.

If anyone in your home suffers from allergies or heightened sensitivity to quality of air, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualified Environmental Consultant who can test for toxic materials, mold and allergens at additional cost.

Your Home Inspector does not look for and is not responsible for fuel oil, septic or gasoline tanks that may be buried on the property. If the building had its heating system converted from oil, there will always be the possibility that a tank may remain buried on the property.

If fuel oil or other storage tanks remain on the property, you may be responsible for their removal and the safe disposal of any contaminated soil. If you suspect there is a buried tank, we strongly recommend that you retain a qualified Environmental Consultant to determine whether this is a potential problem.

We will have no liability for any claim or complaint if conditions have been disturbed, altered, repaired, replaced or otherwise changed before we have had a reasonable period of time to investigate.

The inspection report is for the exclusive use of the client named herein. No use of the information by any other party is intended. It is the duty of the client to read the entire written report when it is completed and available to view and to promptly contact the inspector with any questions or concerns regarding the inspection or the report.

If the inspection is cancelled less than 24 hours of the appointment time, a cancellation fee of 50% of the inspection fee may apply.

The inspection is not a guarantee, warranty or an insurance policy with regard to the condition of the property.

The liability of the Home Inspector and the Home Inspection Company arising out of this Inspection and Report, for any cause of action whatsoever, whether in contract or in negligence, is limited to a refund of the fees that you have been charged for this inspection.

Any and all claims or lawsuits between the parties of this contract must be filed no more than 3 months after the date of the inspection.  The parties waive any statue of limitations to the contrary.

If a court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. This Agreement represents our entire agreement;
there are no terms other than those set forth herein. All prior discussions are merged into this Agreement. No statement or promise by us shall be binding
unless reduced to writing and signed by one of our authorized officers. Any modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by you and by one
of our authorized officers. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assignee's. You will have no cause of action against us after one year from the date of the inspection. 

Providing great service is of the utmost importance to us. In order to confirm you have a great experience and to collect feedback, Porch, an independent 3rd party company will contact you after your inspection to collect a rating and review about the inspection and provide you with $100 or more of handyman services. You consent to have Porch, Porch Connection Specialist, and (only if you request help with specific services) providers of products and services call or text you at the number you have provided, including using automated, prerecorded or auto-dialed calls. You understand that you will receive an email introduction from Porch, and that you won't be contacted further if you opt-out via that email. You understand that your consent to marketing communications is not required to make a purchase.