Download Veritas Home Inspection, Inc

Alan B. Burns, President
IL License # 450.0004242
34111 N. Harrison Street
Round Lake, IL 60073
847-546-8879
[email protected]
PRE-INSPECTION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered on _______________ between Veritas
Date
Home Inspection, Inc. and ___________________ (the “Client”), with respect to
Name of Client
the real property identified as:________________________________________
Address of Property to be Inspected
________________________________________________________________
(the “Subject Property”). The Inspection will be conducted on _______________
Date
at ____________. The fee for this inspection is $____________.
Time
General Provisions: The Inspector agrees to perform a visual inspection of the
Subject Property and to provide the Client with a written inspection report within
48 hours from the date of the Inspection. The written report is not a substitute for
any transferor’s or agent’s disclosure that may be required by law, or a substitute
for the Client’s independent duty to reasonably evaluate the property prior to the
close of the transaction. This Inspection Agreement, the real estate inspection,
and the written report do not constitute a home warranty, guarantee, or insurance
policy of any kind whatsoever.
Scope of the Inspection: Veritas Home Inspection, Inc. is hereby employed by
the Client(s) to perform a limited visual inspection of the basic operation of the
systems and components of a building which can be reached, entered, or viewed
without difficulty, moving obstruction, or requiring any action which may result in
damage to the property or personal injury to the inspector. The purpose of the
inspection is to provide the Client with information regarding the general
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condition of the building(s). The Inspector will prepare and provide Client a
written report for the sole use and benefit of the Client. The written report shall
document any material defects discovered in the building(s) systems and
components, which, in the opinion of the Inspector, are hazards, are not
functioning properly, or appear to be at the end of their normal service life. The
Standards of Practice used in this Home Inspection meet those prescribed by the
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations Office of Banks and
Real Estate. The Standards of Practice may be viewed and/or printed on-line at
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068014100C02000R.html.
The Inspector will inspect and report on the following areas only:
1. Structural Components-foundation, crawlspace, attic, floors, walls,
columns, ceilings, and roof.
2. Exterior of Structure-wall claddings, flashing, trim, exterior doors, attached
decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, railings, the eaves, soffits, and
fascias where accessible from the ground level, the vegetation, grading,
surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these
are likely to adversely affect the building, walkways, patios, driveways,
and a representative number of windows.
3. Roofing-roof coverings, roof drainage systems, flashing, skylights, roof
penetrations and chimneys, as viewed from the ground. Some parts of
the roofing might be obstructed and not observed from this position.
4. Plumbing-interior water supply and distribution system including all fixtures
and faucets, interior drain waste and vent systems, hot water system,
sump pumps, drainage pumps and related piping, fuel storage and fuel
distribution systems, and the location of the main water and main fuel
shut-off valves.
5. Electrical-service drop, service entrance conductors, cables, and
raceways, service equipment and main disconnects, the service
grounding, interior components of service panels and sub panels (which
will require removal of the cover), the conductors, the over-current
protection devices, voltage ratings, a representative number of installed
ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles, ground fault circuit
interrupters, and smoke detectors.
6. Heating-Permanently installed heating system and its controls, chimneys,
flues, heat distribution system, including fans, pumps, and duct exterior
only, and automatic safety controls.
7. Air Conditioning-Normal operating control of the central air conditioning
system and the distribution system.
8. Interior-Including walls, ceiling, floors, steps, a representative number of
cabinets and a representative number of doors and windows.
9. Insulation and Ventilation-Insulation, vapor barrier, ventilation of attic and
foundation, kitchen, bathroom and laundry venting system, and the
operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan.
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10. Built-In Kitchen Appliances-The observation and operation of dishwasher,
range, trash compactor, garbage disposal, ventilation equipment,
permanently installed oven and microwave oven.
The following are outside the scope of this inspection and are not inspected:
□ Any area which is not exposed to view, intermittent, or is inaccessible
because of soil, walls, floor, carpets, ceiling, furnishings, or any other
obstacle.
□ The inspection does not include any destructive or invasive testing, or
dismantling.
□ Roofs are not walked on due to safety concerns.
□ The Inspector cannot light pilot lights, activate the main water, gas or
electrical controls, energize electrical circuits that are off, or operate any
controls other than user controls that are normally operated by building
occupants.
□ Building code or zoning ordinance violations.
□ Geological stability or soil condition, lot drainage or flood plan location of
lot or home.
□ Structural engineering analysis.
□ Termites, ants, vermin or other such pests.
□ Asbestos, radon, formaldehyde, lead, water or air quality, electromagnetic
radiation or any environmental hazards.
□ Building value or appraisal or cost estimates.
□ Condition of detached dwellings including electrical plumbing or any other
item.
□ Heat testing if temperature is greater than 85 degrees; Cooling testing if
temperature is less than 65 degrees.
Environmental Conditions: The Client agrees what is being contracted for is a
building inspection and not an environmental evaluation. The inspection is not
intended to detect, identify, or disclose any health or environmental conditions
regarding this building or property, including, but not limited to: the presence of
asbestos, radon, lead, urea-formaldehyde, fungi, molds, mildew, PCBs, or other
toxic, reactive, combustible, or corrosive contaminants, materials, or substances
in the water, air, soil, or building materials. The Inspector is not liable for injury,
health risks, or damage caused or contributed to by these conditions.
Client: We encourage the client to be present at the inspection. This will enable
the inspector to point out specific observations, as well as help the client
understand any comments provided in the Home Inspection Report. This report
is intended for use only by the party contracting for same. It is not intended to
benefit any third party.
The Client agrees to read the entire written report when it is received and
promptly call the Inspector with any questions or concerns regarding the
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inspection or written report. The written report shall be the final and exclusive
findings of the Inspector. The Client acknowledges that the Inspector is a
generalist and that further investigation of a reported condition by an appropriate
specialist may provide additional information which can affect the Client’s
purchase decision.
Arbitration: In the event that any dispute arises out of, or relates to, the Home
Inspection performed or Home Inspection Report issued under this Agreement,
such dispute shall be submitted to arbitration for resolution. Election to submit
any claim to arbitration must be given, in writing, to Veritas Home Inspection, Inc.
within one (1) year of the Home Inspection. The arbitration shall be conducted
pursuant to the “Rules and Procedures for the Expedited Arbitration of Home
Inspection Disputes” administered by Construction Arbitration Services, Inc. In
the event that a dispute is submitted to arbitration pursuant to this Paragraph, the
decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and judgment
on the award of the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent
jurisdiction. As a condition of the reduced fee incorporated herein, our liability
shall in no case exceed five times the amount of the fee charged.
Veritas Home Inspection, Inc. expresses no opinion of the subject property
beyond what is set forth in its Home Inspection Report. The client may wish to
obtain other types of inspections, such as mold, air quality or environmental
inspections that are not addressed in the Home Inspection Report. Veritas Home
Inspection, Inc. does not inspect for compliance with building codes or
regulations of any governmental body, entity or agency.
This contract contains a binding arbitration provision which may be
enforced by the parties.
I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms,
conditions, and limitations as outlined in this Pre-Inspection Agreement.
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Client Signature
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Date
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Inspector’s Signature
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Date
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