COMPANY agrees to conduct an inspection for the purpose of informing the CLIENT of major deficiencies in the condition of the property in accordance with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) STANDARDS. The inspection and written report are performed and prepared for the sole, confidential, and exclusive use and possession of the CLIENT; the report is non-transferable.

The written report includes the following:

·               general exterior, including roof, siding, windows, chimney, drainage, and grading

·         structural condition of foundation & frame      

·         electrical, plumbing, water heater, heating and air conditioning

·         general interior, including ceilings, walls, floors, windows, insulation and ventilation

The definitions for ratings in the report are: Acceptable (A) should give satisfactory service within the limits of its age. Marginal (MG) is considered less than satisfactory and repair or servicing is optional. Defective (D) requires repair, replacement, or corrective action at a substantial cost. Unsafe (U) is a hazardous situation and requires immediate attention. Work Required (WR) is the upkeep repair needed. Monitor (M) item or system for possible repair or servicing.

Maintenance and other items may be discussed but they are not a part of the inspection and are not covered under the warranty. For safety, spaces less then 36” high will not be entered. The report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any kind and is only based on the inspector’s opinions. We cannot predict remaining life expectances of components, as relatively new systems can fail without warning.

The inspection will be of readily accessible areas of the building and is limited to visual observations of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the inspection; equipment, items, and systems will not be moved or dismantled. Detached structures are not included. Unless conditions dictate otherwise, the roof inspection will be conducted from grade using binoculars so as not to cause any damage to roof coverings. The COMPANY will be under no obligation under any circumstances for any further follow-up inspection.

It is beyond the scope of this inspection to determine products that have been recalled. If you want to research recalled products go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS including lead pipes/solder, radon, urea formaldehyde, toxic wastes, polluted water, contaminants and all pollutants and hazardous material are not part of this survey/inspection.

Auxiliary systems such as Alarm, Solar, Security, Sprinkler, Elevator, Intercom, Central Vacuum, Swimming Pools, Portable Space Heaters, Room Air Conditioners, Appliances, Jacuzzis, Spas, Saunas, or any system not considered a part of the major building systems are not a part of the inspection process. In addition, no inspection for household insects, rodents, or wood-boring insects is performed. We do not perform tests on mold or asbestos, testing verification should be conducted by an approved NYS laboratory.