Home Inspection Contract

Home Inspection Contract Request Form

Please complete the following information to request a home inspection. Inspection reports are delivered by email as PDF files.

Requester Information

Requester’s Name: First: ______________________________ Last: ______________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________ Contact Phone: __________________________________________

Property Information

Property Address: Address Line 1: _____________________________________________ Address Line 2: _____________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________________ State: _____________________________________________________ ZIP Code: __________________________________________________

Realtor Information

Realtor’s Name: __________________________________________ Realtor’s Email Address: _________________________________ Realtor’s Phone: _________________________________________

Home Inspection Contract Services and Fees

The following inspection services are available. Standard inspection pricing is based on the approximate square footage of the home: – Homes up to 1,500 square feet: $375.00 – Homes from 1,501 to 2,500 square feet: $400.00 – Homes from 2,501 to 3,500 square feet: $450.00 – Homes from 3,501 to 4,500 square feet: $500.00 – Homes from 4,501 to 5,000 square feet: $550.00 – Homes over 5,000 square feet: Call for pricing Additional services are available at the following rates: – Termite Report: $145.00 – Mold Testing: $175.00 – Radon Testing: $375.00 – Asbestos Testing: $175.00 – Lead Paint Testing: $175.00 – Indoor Air Quality Testing: $365.00 Payment: Click here to make a payment. Payment for the inspection will not be charged until the day the inspection is performed.

Scope of the Home Inspection Contract

The inspection is a limited visual inspection of readily accessible areas and components that are identified in this agreement and the inspection report. The report should be read in full before the Client makes any decisions concerning the property. This inspection is not a code-compliance inspection, engineering evaluation, warranty, guarantee, or insurance policy. The inspection will be performed by a qualified, state-licensed inspector and/or state-registered associate inspector in accordance with the North Carolina Standard of Practice. The Inspector’s liability for errors, omissions, or mistakes in the inspection report is limited to a refund of the fee paid for the inspection and report.

Non-Transferability of the Inspection Report

This Home Inspection Contract and the resulting inspection report constitute a legally binding agreement between D & D Home Inspection Services, referred to as the “Inspector,” and the individual or individuals identified as the “Client.” The report is prepared exclusively for the Client and may not be transferred, assigned, reproduced, or distributed to any third party, including subsequent buyers, sellers, real estate agents, contractors, lenders, or other interested parties. The findings, opinions, and conclusions are intended solely for the Client’s use and reliance. Unauthorized use or distribution of the report does not create any rights, claims, warranties, or obligations on the part of D & D Home Inspection Services. The Inspector assumes no responsibility for any third party’s reliance on the report. The Client acknowledges that the report does not guarantee the future condition, performance, or service life of any inspected component or system. By accepting this Home Inspection Contract, the Client agrees to these terms and acknowledges that the Inspector will not be responsible for claims arising from unauthorized use or distribution of the report. North Carolina Home Inspection License No.: 1824

Items Included When Applicable

Kitchen

The inspection may include the sink, garbage disposal, cabinets and countertops, stove or range, dishwasher, microwave, and trash compactor. The refrigerator, freezer, and portable microwaves are not inspected.

Bathrooms

The inspection may include sinks, cabinets and countertops, toilets, bathtubs, showers, electrical components, and ventilation. Shower pans and plumbing concealed behind walls or other finished surfaces are not inspected.

Garage and Exterior Appurtenances

The inspection may include floors and walls, doors, garage door openers, retaining walls, decks, porches, stoops, and patios.

Plumbing

The inspection may include supply lines, waste lines, water heaters, laundry connections, wet bars, and laundry sinks. Pipes located inside walls, floors, ceilings, or below ground are not inspected. Washing machines, dryers, ice makers, and water pumps are also excluded.

Roof

The inspection may include the exterior roofing materials, attic areas, exposed flashing, and gutters, subject to accessibility and safety limitations. Inaccessible roof and attic areas are not inspected.

Electrical

The inspection may include incoming electrical lines, panels, and visible interior wiring. Wiring concealed within walls, floors, or ceilings is not inspected.

Heating and Cooling

The inspection may include system type, combustible systems, distribution systems, heat pumps, air-conditioning systems, and fireplaces. Heat exchangers, vent pipes, Freon levels, concealed system components, and interior chimney liners are not inspected.

Interior

The inspection may include walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, stairs, handrails, smoke detectors, and ceiling fans. Areas behind appliances, furniture, personal belongings, and other obstructions are not inspected. Door and window screens are also excluded.

Items and Systems Not Inspected

Unless specifically agreed to in writing, the inspection does not include underground utilities, wells or springs, solar systems, personal property, sprinkler systems, recreational appliances, playground equipment, tennis courts, security systems, cosmetic conditions, central vacuum systems, swimming pools, elevators, septic tanks, in-ground oil or gas tanks, drain fields, water softeners, cesspools, sidewalks, driveways, detached buildings, trees, landscaping, or gardens.

Terms and Conditions

Air-conditioning systems cannot be safely operated or evaluated when the outdoor temperature has been below 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the preceding 24 hours. The inspection and report do not address the possible presence, condition, or danger associated with asbestos, radon gas, lead paint, urea-formaldehyde, mold, fungi, toxic chemicals, waterborne or airborne illnesses, or other potentially harmful substances. Clients who want testing or identification of these substances should contact an appropriately qualified specialist. The inspection also does not determine the presence or absence of rodents, termites, wood-boring insects, fungi, or other insects and vermin. This Home Inspection Contract and report are not intended to guarantee or warrant the adequacy, performance, value, suitability, or future condition of the property or any inspected structure, system, or component. The inspection is not a certification and does not insure against defects or deficiencies that are not identified in the report or that are discovered later. The maximum liability of D & D Home Inspection Services, its employees, and agents is limited to an amount not exceeding the fee paid for the inspection services. The Inspector will not be responsible for claims arising after repairs, replacements, alterations, or expenditures are made without first notifying D & D Home Inspection Services and providing an opportunity for re-inspection. The Client must notify D & D Home Inspection Services in writing as soon as possible regarding any concerns about the inspection or services. Communication should remain with the party who originally accompanied the Inspector unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any controversy or claim arising from or relating to this Home Inspection Contract, including an alleged breach, shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court with proper jurisdiction. If a dispute is resolved without favor to the Client, the Client may be responsible for re-inspection time, reasonable attorney’s fees, arbitration costs, and related expenses. Payment is due upon completion of the on-site inspection. A $30.00 fee will apply to any dishonored payment. The purchaser of the service is responsible for legal and collection expenses associated with unpaid balances, returned checks, or rejected credit payments. Balances unpaid more than 30 days after the inspection will incur a service charge of 1.5% per month, or 18% per year. Credit is subject to approval. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. No modification, amendment, or additional charge is enforceable unless it is made in writing and signed by both parties. This agreement is binding upon the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.

Client Acknowledgment and Approval

I acknowledge that I have carefully reviewed and understand this Home Inspection Contract, including the scope of the inspection and the limitations concerning items and systems that are not inspected. By signing below, I accept all stated terms and agree to be bound by the conditions of this agreement. Client Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________ Submit Form