HOMEINSPECTORS.SOLUTIONS
LICENSED HOME INSPECTOR – PAUL PECK, CHI CPI
4739 Strait Road, Campbell, NY 14821 – (607) 684-4167
Terms & Conditions
Client must read and sign this document before the home inspection takes place.
The Home Inspection is NOT:
- Is not a warranty, guarantee or insurance policy
Systems and components are visually inspected and operated with normal controls without regard to life expectancy as specified in the NYS Home Inspection Standards of Practice. - Is not a substitute for the Real Estate Property Disclosure document furnished by the seller
- Is not an engineering analysis, a building code compliance report, a certificate of occupancy, or a zoning ordinance report
- The inspection process and report are not designed or intended to be technically exhaustive.
- Is not a property survey or property appraisal of value
- Is not a specialized test
The inspector is a generalist, not an expert in any particular area or trade. - Is not to be conducted in areas that are blocked, sealed or concealed.
- Is not a permission for us to forcibly gain access.
- Is not performed by conducting destructive testing or dismantling a complex system.
We do remove covers/panel doors in order to view the electric panel or a furnace or something else pdf which the access feature is easily removed and placed back.
The Home Inspection does NOT include:
- Fire and security systems, intercoms, telephones, televisions, satellite systems, cables systems components and wiring.
- Radio controlled devices, elevators, lifts and dumbwaiters. Timer controls for thermostats, lighting, hot water set-backs, motion sensors, etc.
- Water softeners, water filters and any other treatment or purification systems.
- Pools, spas, saunas, steam bath fixtures and components, unless specifically ordered by client “as an additional service”.
- Asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, electromagnetic radiation, radon, mold, above ground storage tanks, underground storage tanks or any other environmental hazard unless specifically ordered by client as an additional service.
- Termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, borers or any other wood-destroying inspect unless specifically ordered by the client as an additional service.
- Private wells, water flow rates, water purity, water potability, water lead, water nitrates/nitrites, private septic system components and effectiveness unless specifically ordered by the client as an additional service.
- Kitchen and laundry appliances unless ordered by the client “as an additional service”.
The Home Inspection IS:
- A visual inspection of the general systems and components in order to identify items in need of immediate major repair or replacment.
- Performed without the use of invasive or destructive measures.
- Performed in readily accessible areas only.
- Performed in compliance with the standards of practice established for Home Inspectors by the State of New York
- Visit our website to view all the items that ARE included!
The Home Inspection Report:
- Reflects the observed conditions at the time of the inspectionWhen things deteriorate after the inspection or if there is a change in the condition of an inspected item (shortly) after the inspection, we can’t be held liable for that.
- The content and findings of the report are confidential.The release of information contained in the report is prohibited without the permission of the client and the home inspection company.
- Is unique to the property and to the home inspector.Just like two homes are not alike, not two inspectors or two inspection reports are never alike.
- Should be used as a general overview of the observed conditions, that may or may not prompt further actions.
- Does not contain a list of referrals or recommendations to third party specialized inspectors and contractors of any type.In order to remain objective, referring independent contractors and/or the inspector receiving kick-backs when referring contractors, is prohibited!
Client Responsibilities:
- Any follow-up recommendations, such as noted on the “Summary and Recommendations” sections in the report, are the responsibility of the client
- A component or system that has been identified as “Significantly Deficient” is unsafe and/or not functioning as designed in the opinion of the inspector.
- Client assumes all responsibilities pertaining to the conditions of the areas that are concealed, and therefore not inspected by us.
- Client must call 607-684-4167 immediately with any concerns contrary to the reported conditions.
- Client Should contact us prior to making ANY repairs when you have questions about something or confused by a finding in the report.
Unless there is an emergency situation and waiting would increase the condition of an inspected item rapidly. - Additional inspections, investigations and testing, as well as repairs, done by specialists, should be considered when problems are found by us
I have read & understood all terms & conditions: Yes______ No______
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Client Full Name (please print): ___________________________________
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Client Signature: _____________________________________________
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Date Signed: ____ / ____ / __________
https://HomeInspectors.solutions
NY State License: 160000100130
Phone: (607) 684-4167
homeinspectorpaulpeck@gmail.com