I will bring 2 Copies of this inspection agreement to the inspection site for signatures, 1 copy for the client and 1 for my records.
Done Right Home Inspections
Inspection Agreement for Homes, Septic Systems, Boathouses, Decks, Docks, Lifts.
Conditions and Terms
All following terms and conditions apply both in contract and in tort:
1. A Standard Home Inspection is performed in accordance with InterNACHI Standards of Practice. A copy is included on our website and forms part of this agreement.
2. The inspection is a visual examination only. It does not include any possible concealed defects.
3. The inspection is not to determine total compliance with the Building Code or local bylaws.
3. The inspection is limited to conditions apparent and existing at the time of the inspection.
4. The inspection is not an all-inclusive list of defects.
5. All-inclusive inspections, including code compliance, using the services of certified Structural Engineers, Licensed Electricians, Plumbers, Roofers, etc, are available starting at a cost of $6000 for home up to 1400 sq ft. Larger homes priced by quote only.
6. The inspection is not an appraisal or assessment of the advisability of purchase of the home.
7. The inspection may be based on inferences. Evidence of a problem, for example, water staining on the basement wall, may or may not indicate that the basement is subject to leakage.
8. The inspection does not address termites or other wood destroying insects.
9. Bath tub and basin overflows are not included or tested in the scope of the inspection
10. The inspection does not include environmental items such as, but not limited to, the existence, fitness or performance of fuel storage tanks or the existence of asbestos, radon gas, lead paint, urea formaldehyde, toxic or flammable chemicals, water or airborne illness or disease.
11. Done Right Home Inspections assumes full responsibility for the inspector during the performance of the home inspection service. Done Right Home Inspections assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the actions of any other parties. All others present during the inspection are the responsibility of the realtor and or themselves.
12. We make every effort at the time of inspection to look for evidence of water infiltration throughout the home, however, unless a basement or roof is wet during the time of the inspection it’s resistance to water infiltration cannot usually be determined and leakage may occur after heavy rains. For your further protection, please obtain a completed Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) from the vendor.
Fungi Exclusion for all home inspections
As inspections following the Standards of Practice do not include environmental items Done Right Home Inspections assumes no liability, in contract or in tort, including the negligence of Done Right Home Inspections for the following:
(a) the actual, alleged or threatened inhalation of, ingestion of, contact with, exposure to, existence of, growth or presence of; or,
(b) any costs or expense incurred to prevent, respond to, test for, monitor, abate, mitigate, remove, clean up, contain, remediate, treat, detoxify, neutralize, assess or otherwise deal with or dispose of; or
(c) the actual or alleged failure to detect, report, test for, monitor, cleanup, remove, contain, dispose of, treat, detoxify, neutralize, or in any way respond to, assess the effects of or advise the existence of; any fungi or any spores, mycotoxins, odours, or any other substances, products or by-products produced by or released by, or arising out of the current or past presence of fungi. Fungi means any form of fungus, including but not limited to yeast, mould, mildew, rust, smut, or mushroom.
Fungi Testing (commonly referred to as mould testing) service is available under separate contract
Confidentiality Agreement
The inspection report is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This report contains information that is time sensitive, (in that condition of components and systems can change at any time after inspection) privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this report is not the intended recipient, or an agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this report is strictly prohibited.
The client agrees to maintain confidentiality of the report and reasonably protect the report from distribution to other parties except as needed to fulfill contractual requirements in order to purchase the property. If the client directly or indirectly causes the report to be distributed to any other party, the client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Done Right Home Inspections and or the inspector if any third party brings suit against Done Right Home Inspections related to the inspection or report.
Limit of Liability
1. Done Right Home Inspections is not responsible for repair, replacement, or consequential losses.
2. The inspection is not a warranty or guarantee against future problems.
3. This inspection agreement represents the entire agreement, and supersedes all previous representations.
4. In the event of a claim against Done Right Home Inspections the client agrees to supply Done Right Home Inspections with the following;
(a) Immediate notification via phone or e mail on finding any issue, followed by written notification of adverse conditions within 14 days of discovery, and (b) Access to the premises to confirm alleged issues prior to any repairs being undertaken that would cover up, cause to be indeterminable, or in any way make unknowable the cause of the issue.
Failure to comply with the above conditions will release the inspector and its agents from any and all obligations.
5. In the event that a dispute arises out of the inspection report and legal proceedings are commenced by the client, and in the event that the client is unsuccessful in their claim, then the client shall be liable to Done Right Home Inspections for all Done Right Home Inspection charges, expenses, costs, and legal fees incurred by Done Right Home Inspections on a complete indemnity basis including a reasonable fee for the time spent by Done Right Home Inspections.
6. In the event of a breach by Done Right Home Inspections, Done Right Home Inspections liability is limited to the amount of the fee paid for the inspection. Due to the time sensitive nature of a home inspection report, all claims must be made within six months of the inspection.
Septic Inspection
This Agreement ("Agreement") between Done Right Home Inspections ("INSPECTION COMPANY") and the undersigned client ("CLIENT"), collectively referred to herein as the "PARTIES."CLIENT agrees to employ INSPECTION COMPANY to perform Functional Septic System testing as set forth herein.
1.Address: The address the property to be inspected__________________________________________
2.Fee: The fee for the inspection service is $ ______ inc HST and is based on a single visit to the property. The Testing is not technically exhaustive. The fee charged for this Testing is substantially less than that of a technically exhaustive inspection.
3.Purpose: The purpose of the testing is to determine the functional condition of the onsite wastewater treatment system by performing a limited visual inspection of the plumbing system, property, and septic tank.
4.Scope: The scope of the Testing is limited to the readily accessible areas of the property, a functional inspection of the home plumbing system, and the locating of the tank and inspection hatch/s. The Inspector will make an observation of the tank contents including measurement of mat and sludge depth, and attempt to locate, map, and mark unobtrusively the drainfield and distribution area.
As a courtesy the INSPECTION COMPANY may point out conditions that contribute to Septic system failure if present but such comments are not part of the bargained for report.
5.Report: CLIENT will be provided with a written report of the INSPECTION Company's visual observations and copies of the system map. The INSPECTION COMPANY is not able to determine the functionality of underground weeping pipe however if the wastewater system is in use and functioning from source to outfluent tank outlet, it is assumed barring evidence to the contrary that the drainfield is functioning and serviceable. The report is not intended to comply with any legal obligations to disclosure.
6.Exclusivity: The report is intended for the sole, confidential and exclusive use and benefit of the CLIENT and the INSPECTION COMPANY no obligation or duty to any other party. The report is time sensitive in that conditions change from one day to the next INSPECTION COMPANY no responsibility for use by third parties. There are no third party beneficiaries to this agreement. This Agreement is not transferable or assignable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the CLIENT understands that the INSPECTION COMPANY may notify the homeowner, occupant, or appropriate public agency of any condition(s) discovered that may pose a life safety or health concern.
7.Limitation of Liability: It is understood the INSPECTION COMPANY and the laboratory are not insurers and that the testing and report shall not be construed as a guarantee or warranty of any kind. The CLIENT agrees to hold the Done Right Home Inspections and respective officers, agents and employees harmless from and against any and all liabilities, demands, claims, and expenses incident thereto for injuries to persons and for loss of, damage to, property, or for repairing or replacing, or liability for consequential damage arising
8.Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the PARTIES for a Functional septic inspection.. No other statement or promise made by the INSPECTION COMPANY or its respective officers, agents or employees shall be binding
Fee & Payment Terms
The client agrees the fee for this Home inspection is, ______________(including GST). Fees for additional services Septic__________ Boathouse___________ Lifts__________ Ancillary buildings__________
Total fees for inspections including Hst___________________
The client agrees to pay in full by cash, cheque, Visa, Master card, American Express, or Discovery Card, at the conclusion of the inspection service, prior to the verbal on site summary and before the report is released. The client acknowledges that this fee does not include any re-inspections (re-inspections are available and are billed hourly).
If the payment is mailed rather than made at the time of the inspection, and unless other arangements are made beforehand, it should be made by certified cheque as the report will not be released until the payment is received and the cheque cleared at Done Right Home Inspections bank. Upon receipt of payment in full, the report will be released to the client or their authorized representative. If the inspection fee is not paid in full, the inspection and report remains in its entirety the intellectual property of the inspector and this agreement is null and void.
I understand that home inspections are limited to visual inspection and that Done Right Home Inspections follows the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) standards of practice. Limitations and standards are available on line at WWW.Muskokahomeinspection.ca the home site for Done Right Home Inspections and on the website at InterNACHI. com, and I have read, understand, and agree with the terms of this contract:
Address to be Inspected ____________________________________________________________________________________
Inspection services
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Email address for report_____________________________________________________________________________________
Client __________________________________________________Date____________________________________
Inspector________________________________________________Date______________________________
Total Inspection Fee _______________
Paid by Cash_____ Cheque________ CC__________