All reports are the property of Home Check Systems, Inc. and the prospective purchaser(s). Reports shall not be reproduced or conveyed to any other person(s) without the specific consent of Home Check Systems, Inc. or the prospective purchaser(s) indicated on the report. Reports are not transferable.
All inspection are performed under the strandards of practice for ASHI, InerNACHI, Certified Master Inspector (CMI) and their respective code of ethics. We perform under the guidelines set forth and recommended by the local Boards of Realtors and the Inspection Addendum to the standard sales contract.
Inspection Reports do not constitute a warranty and/or guarantee on the part of the inspector. The report is only a professional opinion to be used as a basis for an unbiased assessment.
We do however provide an excellent customer service by offering the 'option' to include a limited warranty product with each of our inspections. Benefits of this Limited Warranty include a safety net of mechanical and structural coverage provided with each inspection for 100-Days. This coverage enhances our professional, diligent, and conscientious inspection service. It is an added value to each transaction. It is coverage during the sensitive period of ownership transition. Easy claims process. Peace of mind for home owners and referring Realtors.
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Reports are made on the basis of what was visible and accessible at the time of the inspection and is not an opinion covering areas that are enclosed or inaccessible areas concealed by wall coverings, floor coverings, furniture, equipment, stored articles or any portion of the structure in which inspection would necessitate removing or defacing any part of the structure.
Latent conditions may exist at the property that may not be observable and/or manifest at the time of inspection. The client, upon acceptance of the report, agrees to hold Home Check Systems, Inc. harmless should such conditions occur after the inspection.
The inspection is limited to the items listed within the written Inspection Report. It is the responsibility of the purchasers to have items verified that are not specifically covered in the report. Those items verified in the report are not for a period of time, but at the time of inspection only.
Home Check Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the detection of termite damaged wood in any location of the home or condominium. Detection and report of such damage must be the responsibility of individual(s) that are properly licensed for the detection of wood destroying organisms (i.e. termites/wood destroying fungi/wood rot).
Electrical inspections are cursory in scope and intent. Only remedial circuit tests were performed in an effort to validate operation. A more extensive, critical and analytical evaluation would require the services of a state licensed electrician.
Home Check Systems, Inc. is not a practicing roofing contractor. Should the buyer desire a more specific inspection concerning codes, installation, etc., a currently practicing roofing contractor should be contacted.
The air conditioning inspection report does not constitute a warranty and/or guarantee on the part of the testing agency, its technicians or Home Check Systems, Inc. The inspection report verifies mechanical operation at the time of inspection only. No attempt is made at predicting the future operation due to the physical condition of any component of the unit(s).
When an item is described as "old" it should be understood that this item is at or near its life expectancy and under normal use it may require maintenance, repairs or replacement at anytime.
Furniture and carpets cannot be removed or moved to inspect underlying flooring such as tile, vinyl, concrete or other carpeting. Cracks in tile/concrete are normal and are due mostly to expansion and contraction of subflooring and do not necessarily indicate a compromise of structural integrity.
If a home is occupied and the inspector advises a "walk-through" after vacancy and prior to closing it is to assure that carpeting, rugs, furniture and personal items did not mask problem areas. The walk-through is to be done by the inspector. Walk-through deficiency verifications can be non-written (verbal only) or written (letter format
Code violations, workmanship, quality of materials and the method of installation of any component of the subject inspection are not a part of the inspections. Knowledge of continually changing codes and the diverse perception of quality/workmanship and installation procedure make judgments difficult and sometimes controversial.
If a property has been recently (6 months to a year) painted/repainted by a seller, pre-existing conditions may have been masked or repaired and may not manifest until a later time. (i.e. Roof overhang leaks, spots on ceilings or walls, foundation cracks, caulked or puttied wood, prior peeling paints) Buyers should inquire if any adverse conditions existed before painting and were repairs performed. If so, ask for details and proof of repairs.