Standard Comment in Service Agreement AND later in our reports used for over 24 yrs now …
(1A) For the fee paid, the Inspection Company and customer agree the purpose of the inspection is to identify readily visible and material defects or conditions of the major systems that, in the sole opinion and judgment of the inspector adversely affect the function or integrity of those systems . The report only pertains to the visible and readily accessible areas of the included systems at the time and date of inspection . For the purpose of our reporting system a “Major Concern” is one that will cost over $1,000 to repair and has a serious detrimental effect on the included systems. A significant “Safety Concern” is one that is a clear and present danger versus a risk or health affect that may or may not develop over time.
(1B) The customer acknowledges and agrees that the inspection will not detect and list every defect present, and it is agreed that if such an inspection is desired, it is beyond the scope of a “Basic Inspection” and would require both additional time and additional fee(s). Cosmetic defects or those defects that would be considered fairly obvious to a casual observer may not be included in the report. Although it is possible the inspection may address some of the minor or more obvious deficiencies present, it is agreed the report will not be an all inclusive list of every type of defect, cosmetic concern or routine maintenance issue at the property.