Inspection Services of NJ
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Pre-Inspection Agreement
Inspector Name: Joe McGrath---Home Inspection License #24G100098200
Page 1 of 2, be sure to read
both pre-inspection agreement pages. This Pre-Inspection agreement has to be
delivered at least 24 hours before inspection for client review.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between
Joseph McGrath t/a Inspection Services of NJ.
and
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(Client name, print) (Client current address)
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(City) (State) zip code) Email
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Address of property to be inspected: City State Zip
Inspection date__________ Inspection time_________Inspection fee $_______ Payment is due in full
at the time of inspection)
Client understands and agrees as follows:
1. This inspection is governed by and will comply
with the rules of the
2. The inspection and the report provided to you will
also conform to or exceed the Standards of Practice. The inspection and the completed
report are limited by the terms and conditions, exclusions and limitations as
established by this Contract. Standards upon request or you can find it online
at www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/hiac.htm
3. Home inspector shall inspect foundation; Floors;
Walls: Ceilings and Roof; Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected;
Crawl spaces and attics not less than 24 inches vertical clearance and at least
30 inches horizontal clearance; exterior surfaces; Exterior doors; windows;
Decks; Balconies; stoops; steps; porches and railings; Vegetation; grading;
drainage and retaining walls with respect to their immediate detrimental affect
on the condition of residential building; walkways; patios and driveways;
Garage doors; Roofing surface; roof drainage system; Flashing; skylights;
Exterior of visible chimneys; water supply; and distribution systems; interior fixtures
and faucets; drain; waste and vent systems; domestic water heating systems;
combustion vent system; Fuel distribution system; Sumps; pumps and piping;
Service entrance system: main disconnects; main and sub panel and interior
components; service ground; wiring; Over-current protection devices; Ground
fault electrical outlets; heating equipment; visible and accessible portions of
heat exchanger; removable flame roll-out shied; Central cooing system; Hard
wired through the wall individual cooling system and energy source; interior
steps; stairways and railings; kitchen cabinets; interior doors; at lease one
window per room; appliances limited to kitchen range; oven or operation of
burners or heating elements only; Dishwasher to determine water supply and
drainage; garbage disposal; insulation in unfinished accessible spaces;
ventilation of attics and crawlspaces; mechanical ventilation systems;
fireplaces.
4: Home inspector is not required to inspect:
Environmental conditions; subterranean soil conditions; zoning or codes compliance
or any other regulatory compliance; lead paint; radon mold or mildew
contamination; geological or soil or water testing; engineering & analysis,
existence of easements or other property encumbrances; asbestos contamination;
landscaping; septic systems; irrigation or anything else beyond the physical
components of the house itself unless otherwise noted in this contract; remote
control devices for garage doors; Antennae; solar heating systems; lighting
arresters; satellite dishes; wiring not part of primary electrical distribution
system; Central vacuum system; Security system; interior of flues or chimneys;
inside walls or ceilings.
5: Visual inspection: This inspection is limited to
readily accessible areas and mechanical systems. In the event that we cannot
inspect an area, the area will be noted in the home inspection report as
inaccessible also nonfunctioning mechanical systems will be noted as
nonfunctional or not working at time of inspection. This inspection will not
involve destructive or invasive testing or be technically exhaustive and cannot
detect latent conditions or concealed, hidden, obstructed or inaccessible areas
unless otherwise stated and agreed upon by all parties in advance and in
writing. Buyer (client) understands that this is a cursory type inspection and
that not all items in the home will be inspected, some items will be missed or
omitted. When reporting fogged or possible fogged insulated glass it should be
noted that sometimes a dirty window may look like fog and be reported as such
or even hide fog and go undetected. We expect all insulated glass in the home
to be inspected be fairly clean, we do not clean windows as part of our
inspection. Dirty windows may be construed as fogged or start of fogging when
they are not. Air pressure, temperature, direct sun and age will also affect to
ability to determine if fogging is present. Bathtubs, shower pans & sinks
may have small holes in same that were covered over at time of inspection.
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6: Return trip (s): The client agrees to provide full
access to the building, applicable common areas and to insure that utilities
are on at time of inspection. If a return trip is needed to
complete the inspection then a fee of $125.00 will be charged under most
circumstances.
7: Where permissible under state law, liability for
this inspection is limited to three times (3X) the total fee (s) paid for this
report. 8: The report we provide is not deemed a guarantee, warranty or
insurance policy against future defects in the inspected property. The report
is simply our written evaluation of condition at the property on the date of
inspection. You should assume that certain items will fail over time and there
is no means any inspection could predict all occurrences or when they may
occur. The client acknowledges that certain components of the house may
function in a manner consistent with their purpose at the time of inspection,
but may cease to function or change or deteriorate without notice.
9: This agreement shall be retained for a period of
five years following the completion of the inspection.
10: The purpose of the report is to alert the client
to defects to the property that are discoverable during this limited visual
inspection we provide that impinge upon the health and safety of the occupants
of the property or materially affect the condition of the property. Please note
that the inspection is only a snapshot in time of the condition of the property
at one particular moment and that certain conditions may exist which may not be
readily ascertainable at time of inspection. We will use our best professional
judgment and experience to document our observations, but we cannot be
responsible for or liable for any defects that cannot be reasonably discovered
during the limited time of the inspection. It is not possible to determine or
predict water leakage, moisture problems, or other conditions that might be
affected by varying weather conditions, environmental factors or lifestyle.
11: This inspection and the report we will provide
based on the inspection is a general overview of the major components of the
property and the major mechanicals of the property as outlined in the New
Jersey Home Inspection Advisory Committee Standards of Practice.
12: We provide this inspection report for your use
only. This report may not be assigned or transferred to a third party. The
Client agrees to indemnify and hold us harmless from any and all losses,
liabilities, related costs and expenses including attorney's fees that arise
out of lawsuits brought by third parties who claim reliance on this report.
13: We perform testing, inspection and issue
certification relating to wood destroying insects. You have the right to have a
licensed pest control specialist perform this service for you. We do not do any
mold inspections or give any opinion on any type mold conditions as part of the
base fee, additional fees would apply.
14: We will not remove personal items during the
course of our inspection, nor will we damage, deface, or disturb any property,
including finished surfaces, insulation, landscaping or snow or ice which
obstructs the view of inspected areas of components. We will not enter any areas
that would be a hazard or are otherwise inaccessible. We highly recommend that
you (the buyer) recheck all glass windows and doors at final walk through, many
things could change between the time of inspection and time of final walk
through.
15: If any part(s) of this contract are declared
invalid or unenforceable by any court or jurisdiction, then the surviving
provisions of this contract shall remain in effect.
16: This contract will become part of the inspection
report, and acceptance of the inspection report by the buyer will constitute
the acceptance of the terms and understanding of this agreement.
17: We have no interest in the property or any
arrangement with contractors or trade people with the exception of an
occasional arrangement for a termite inspection to be ordered when the Client
specifically asks this company to order one for convenience. We do not solicit
referrals from trades-people or benefits derived from any sale or improvements
to this property.
18: This inspection is not an expert report for
pre-trail investigation.
19:__________________________________________________________________________________
(Additional service requested by client and fees)
20:_________________________________________________________________________________
(Items not to be inspected at the request of the
client)
I have received this "Pre-Inspection agreement at
least 24 hours before my (client) inspection started. I have read, understand
and consent freely to all the above terms and limitations expressed herin. I have signed this document after reading same. I
also agree that if I do not understand any part of this agreement I should
contact my attorney for advice.
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Clients Signature, after reading Pre-Inspection
agreement Date Inspectors Signature Date