Terms and Conditions
Pre-Inspection Terms & Conditions Contract
Scope:
The inspection and corresponding report are based on a limited visual inspection of the standard systems and components of the home.
The purpose of the inspection is to identify significant current deficiencies that are visually identifiable at the time of the inspection.
The report shall include: grounds, structure, exterior, roofs, plumbing, electrical, interior, and insulation/ventilation ; the procedure for their inspection will be conducted in accordance with Standards of Practice of the New Zealand standard 4306:2005.
Limitations:
Any areas that are concealed, contained, inaccessible, or cannot be seen, due to walls, ceilings, floors, insulation, soils, vegetation, furniture, stored items, systems, appliances, vehicles, or any other object, will not be inspected or included in the report.
The client agrees to assume all the risk, for any condition or problems that may be concealed at the time of the inspection. Nothing will be dismantled during the inspection, and there will be no destructive testing performed.
Appliances and spa/pool equipment special cycles or features are not inspected; none of the appliances or equipment will be dismantled, and no determination of their efficiency will be made.
The client understands that the house inspector has had a minimum of twenty years experience in the building industry and has had specific training in the procedures of house inspections by Inspect-It 1st Home Inspections Ltd.
The report is not a guarantee, warranty, or any form of insurance, and is not to be used as a substitute for a final walk-through inspection.
Reasonable Access:
Reasonable access is access that is safe, unobstructed and which has a minimum clearance of 450 x 400 mm opening access door that can be safely accessed from a 3.6 m ladder and a minimum crawl space of 600 x 600 mm in the ceiling space and 500 x 400 mm opening access door and a minimum crawl space of 500 mm vertical clearance for the sub floor area.
Roofs are able to be safely accessed from a 3.6 m ladder. (Or if the minimum clearance is not available, the area is within the inspector’s unobstructed line of vision).
Items and Conditions Excluded From the Report Include:
Building codes, zoning ordinance violations, geological stability, soil conditions, structural stability, engineering analysis, termites or other infestations, asbestos, formaldehyde, water or air contaminants of any kind, toxic moulds, rotting (non visual), electromagnetic radiation, environmental hazards, appraisal of property value, repair estimates, detached buildings, sheds, underground condition of pool and spa bodies and related piping, items marked as not inspected within the report, private water systems, septic systems, saunas, specialized electronic controls of any kind, elevators, dumb waiters, water softener and purification systems, solar systems, internal system components, security systems, system adequacy or efficiency, prediction of life expectancy of any item or system, minor and/or cosmetic problems, latent or concealed defects. A scanning moisture meter is used to exterior walls, where accessible, around windows, doors, and other typical type areas. This is a non invasive moisture checking procedure.
We can only detect rotting of framing by invasive testing which means removing wall linings. This would not be done without the written consent of the owner.
Disputes and Limitation on Liability:
The client understands and agrees that any claim against the accuracy of the report, in the form of errors or omissions is limited to the failure on the part of the inspector to follow the Standards of Practice as outlined in the New Zealand standard 4306:2005. (a copy is held at our office for viewing if required).
The client agrees to notify the inspector of any dispute in written form, within ten days of discovery. The client further agrees that with the exception of emergency conditions, no repairs, replacements or alterations of the claimed discrepancy shall be made before the inspector can re-inspect the said item.
Client understands and agrees that any failure to notify the inspector as stated above shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims for said failure to accurately report the condition in question.
Payment Conditions
Payment is due to prior to receiving your Inspection Report, unless otherwise discussed with your inspector.
No statement or receipt will be issued.
We accept cash, cheque or internet banking payments.
Cheque: Please post directly to Inspect-it 1st with the remittance slip from the bottom of the invoice.
Internet Banking: Include the inspection address and your name in the reference so your payment can be confirmed.
Declaration
I understand and agree to all of the Terms & Conditions of this contract, and agree to pay the fee which is payable prior to receiving the Inspection Report, unless otherwise arranged with the Inspector. Email return confirmation is acceptance of above without signature.
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