First Step Home Inspections, Inc. 6229 Tryon Road
Ph: (919) 858-9930
Real Estate Inspection Contract Cary, NC 27518
Fax: (919) 851-0477
Client Name:
____________________________ Inspection Date: ________________
Client Name: _____________________________ Inspection Address: _________________
First Step Home Inspections, Inc.. (FSHI, Inc), is hereby employed by Client (s)
to perform a limited visual inspection
of apparent conditions in
readily accessible areas existing at the time of inspection. Generally accepted
professional
inspection standards and
methods shall be used. This home inspection is being performed in
accordance with the
standards of practice of
the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensing Board and a copy of theses
guidelines
are available from said
Board. Absolutely no warranties or guarantees are given or implied for
any latent or concealed
defects. Additionally,
any repairs after the inspection may reveal defects that are not accessible at
the time of inspection.
FSHI, INC is not liable
for any defects or deficiencies which cannot be reasonably discovered during the
limited visual
inspection. As part of
your inspection the inspector will inspect and report on the following areas
unless that area has been
marked for exclusion from
our services:
1. STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS - including foundation, flooring, floors, walls, columns, ceilings and roofs.
EXCLUDING:
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. EXTERIOR OF STRUCTURE - including wall claddings, entry way doors, decks, steps, eaves, driveways and a representative
number of windows.
EXCLUDING: _____________________________________________________
3. ROOFING - including roof coverings, roof drainage systems, flashings, skylights, and chimneys.
EXCLUDING:
__________________________________________________________________________________
4.
PLUMBING -
including interior water supply & dist. systems, interior drain waste & vent system, fuel storage,
distribution system,
and sump pump.
EXCLUDING:
____________________________________________________
5. ELECTRICAL- including service entrance conductors, service equipment, main distribution panels, voltage ratings, a representative
number of installed ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles, ground fault circuit interrupters and smoke detectors.
EXCLUDING:
____________________________________________________________________
6. HEATING SYSTEM - including permanently installed heating systems and its controls, chimneys, heat distribution systems,
including fans, pumps and ducts, and automatic safety controls.
EXCLUDING:
___________________________________________________________________________________
7. CENTRAL AIR - including normal operating control of the central air conditioning system and the distribution system.
EXCLUDING:
___________________________________________________________________________________
8.
INTERIOR -
including walls, ceilings, floors, steps, a representative number of cabinets
and doors and windows.
EXCLUDING____________________________________________________________________________________
9. INSULATION AND VENTILATION - including insulation, vapor barriers, ventilation of attic and foundation, kitchen, bathrooms and
laundry venting systems, and the operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, when temperature permits.
EXCLUDING:
____________________________________________________________________________________
10. BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES - including the observation and operation of the dishwasher, range, trash compactor, garbage
disposal, ventilation equipment, permanently installed oven and microwave oven.
EXCLUDING: ____________________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT IS DUE UPON COMPLETION OF MAIN INSPECTION. TOTAL FEE: _________
Client’s Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________
Client’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________
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First Step Home Inspections, Inc. Ph:(919)-858-9930 Fax:(919) 851-0477
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: The parties acknowledge and agree that this
inspection is limited to visual observations of
apparent conditions
existing at the time of inspection only. This inspection is not intended to
provide the purchaser with information
regarding the
advisability of this purchase, the market value of the property, the compliance
or non-compliance with codes,
ordinances and statutes,
the suitability of this property for specialized use, the life expectancy of any
component or system in the
property, the presence or
absence of pest or insects, or cosmetic or underground items or items not
permanently installed.
Reference is specifically
made to the standards of practice and code of ethics of the North Carolina Home
Inspector Licensing
Board for a comprehensive
listing of those items which are not required and unless specifically included,
will not be part of this
inspection.
This inspection report does not address and is not intended to address the
possible presence of any danger from any potentially
harmful substance
and environmental hazards, including but not limited to lead paint, asbestos,
urea formaldehyde (UFFI), toxic
or chemical
analysis, airborne hazards, underground oil tanks and radon gas. Further, FSHI,
INC. is not responsible for any
misleading
information provided by the seller or for any matter concealed or hidden from
the inspector.
This inspection does not include the inspection or operation of any low voltage
wiring or cabling such as, but not limited to telephone
wiring, coaxial cable,
alarm/security systems, low voltage lighting, network and communication cabling,
or any kind of water sprinkler
systems.
ARBITRATION: Should the client believe that FSHI, INC be liable for any issues
arising out of this inspection then the client shall
communicate said issues
in writing to FSHI, INC. If the issues cannot be resolved between the parties,
both parties agree to
submit the dispute to
binding arbitration in accordance of the rules of the American Arbitration
Association. Arbitration is to be
conducted by an
arbitrator who is a full-time home inspector with a minimum of six (6) years
experience as an inspector.
The inspection will be
judged in accordance with the North Carolina Standards of Practice and Code of
Ethics.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: This inspection is performed for the sole, confidential and
exclusive use and possession of the Client.
Neither the
contents of this report nor any representation made herein are assignable
without the express written permission of
FSHI, INC. and any
reliance thereon by any party other than the Client named above is prohibited.
This inspection and report are not intended to be used as a guaranty or
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the adequacy,
performance or
condition of any inspected structure, item or system and any visual problems
observed should be verified with the
appropriate
contractor, electrician, plumber, or skilled professional for cost estimates and
code compliance.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY: This contract represents the entire agreement between First
Step Home Inspections, Inc. and the Client. FSHI,
INC is not
responsible for the repair, replacement or alteration of any item within or upon
the inspected property. It is further agreed
that the limit of
liability is equal to the amount paid for this inspection. The Client
acknowledges that they have read and understood
the extent and
limitations of this inspection and agrees to all of the limitations, terms and
exclusions contained within this contract.
The Price for this inspection, including any exclusion’s identified on page one,
is: $ ________________
Client’s Name: ___________________________________
Client’s Name: ___________________________________
Client's Signature:
______________________________________________ Date:
______________________
Client's Signature: ______________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Inspector's Signature: ___________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Matt McClymonds, NC Home Inspector's License# 1785
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