At your request... an
inspection of the above property was performed on the
date set forth on the report document. I am pleased to submit the
enclosed report. This report is my professional opinion based on a visual
inspection of the accessible components of the home. This report is not an
exhaustive technical evaluation. An evaluation of this nature would cost
many times more.
Please
understand that there are limitations to this inspection.
Many components of the home are not visible during the inspection
and very little historical information is provided in advance of the
inspection. While I can
reduce your risk of purchasing a home, I cannot eliminate it, nor can I
assume it. Even the most
comprehensive inspection cannot be expected to reveal every condition you
may consider significant to ownership. In addition to those improvements
recommended in my report, I recommend that you budget for unexpected
repairs. On average, setting
aside roughly one percent of the value of your home on an annual basis
should be sufficient to cover unexpected repairs.
Your
attention is directed to your copy of the Pre-Inspection
Contract. It more specifically explains the scope of the inspection
and the limit of my liability in performing this inspection. The Standards
of Practice and Code of Ethics of the American Society of Home Inspectors
(ASHI®), of which I am a signatory, prohibits me from making any repairs
or referring any contractors. I am not associated with any other party to
the transaction of this property, except as may be disclosed to you.
The
information provided in this report is solely for your use. I will not
release a copy of this report without your written consent. Please
consider this the required written approval at your option for your
release of copies of this report to your or the sellers real estate agent,
the present owner of the property, the mortgage company handling your
permanent financing, and your closing attorney. If you desire for whatever
reason to release copies to any other party, please be reminded that
written consent from the Inspector is required.
You may share a link to this page instead of transmitting a printed copy
of your report just remember that you must also supply the user name and
password provided in my e-mail to you.
Thank
you for selecting my company. I appreciate the opportunity to be of
service. Should you have any
questions about the general condition of the house in the future, I will
be happy to answer these. There
is no fee for this telephone or e-mail consulting. For
contact information click
here My fees are based on a single visit to the property.
If additional visits are required for any reason, additional fees
will be assessed.
Sincerely,
Chris
Hilton
Inspector
