Hunt’s Home Inspections, LLC

Inspection Agreement

Client: ______________________________________________Phone:______________________________________

Property Address: _____________________________________City, State, Zip:______________________________

Inspection Date: _______________________________________Time:_______________________________________

 

This Agreement is made and entered into by and between Derwin Hunt of Hunt’s Home Inspections, LLC

hereinafter referred to as "inspector" and above named, hereinafter referred to as "Client".

In consideration of the promise and terms of this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

  1. The Inspector will perform a visual inspection and prepare a computer-generated report of the apparent conditions of the readily accessible installed systems and components of the property existing at the time of the inspection. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the inspection. This inspection does not include buildings or carports that are not attached to house structure. Additional inspections can be performed for an additional fee.

  2. The inspection is performed by Hunt’s Home Inspections, LLC in accordance with the South Carolina LLR Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics (copy available from our web site or the SC LLR office at 803-896-4696). Inspections are done in accordance with these Standards which are visual and are not technically exhaustive.

  3. The parties understand and agree that the Inspector assume no liability or responsibility for the costs of repairing or replacing any reported and unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in the future or any property damage, consequential damage or bodily injury of any nature. The Client further agrees that the Inspector is limited in its total liability up to the value paid by Client to the Inspector for the inspection.

  4. The Inspector is not required to move furniture, personal items, equipment, insulation, or enter non-accessible attic areas or crawl space. Systems, items, and conditions which are not within the scope of the building inspection include, but are not limited to: radon, formaldehyde, lead paint, asbestos, toxic or flammable materials, molds, fungi, other environmental hazards; pest infestation, security and fire protection systems, humidifiers, recreational equipment or facilities, underground storage tanks, water wells, heating systems accessories, solar heating systems, sprinkling systems, water softener, central vacuum systems, telephone, intercom or cable TV systems, trees or plants, government codes, ordinances, statutes, covenants and manufacturer specifications. Client understands that these systems, items and conditions of the written report are informal only and do not represent an inspection, unless the inspector holds a valid occupational license, in which case he may inform the Client that he is so licensed, and is therefore qualified to go beyond this basic home inspection, and for additional fee, perform additional inspections beyond those within the scope of the basic home inspection.

  5. The parties agree and understand that the Inspector is not an insurer or guarantor against defects in the structure, items, components or systems inspected. Inspector makes no warranty, express or implied, as to the fitness for use, condition, performance, or adequacy of any inspected structure, item and component or system.

  6. The Client is required to inform the inspector of any and all past and current known defects and/or past inspections performed, whether by a home inspector, pest control company, structural engineer or other entity. Failure to disclose such information will indemnify and hold harmless the inspector from any further claims.

  7. The inspection will not include an appraisal of the value, termite inspection or a survey. The report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any kind.  

  8. The Inspection and report are preformed and prepared for the sole and exclusive use and possession of the Client. No other person or entity may rely on the report issued pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any person, not a party to this Agreement, makes any claim against Inspector arising out of the services performed by the Inspector under this Agreement, the Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Inspector from any and all damages, expenses, costs and attorney fees arising from such a claim.

  9. Hunt’s Home Inspections, LLC is authorized to release a copy of the report and disclose information within this home inspection report to the Client’s Realtor, for the purpose of clarification and facilitation of repairs. Home inspection reports will be mailed, delivered or electronically transmitted within three business days from date of completed inspection. Client, by signing this agreement, states that they are within legal authority and represent the household for which the inspection is being completed.

  10. In the event of a claim by the Client that an installed system or component of the premises which was inspected by the Inspector was not in the condition reported by the Inspector, the Client agrees to notify the Inspector at least 72 hours prior to repairing or replacing such system or component and the Inspector shall be granted a reasonable time to re-inspect the system or component. The Client further agrees that the Inspector is liable only for actual damages arising out of the following combined circumstances: Inspector had a duty to discover the defect and failed to report the item resulting in additional damages to the system or component which could have been prevented had the item been properly reported; and the Client was unaware of the defective condition; and the Inspector completely failed to follow the Standards included in the report or otherwise in accordance with State law; and the defective condition existed at the time of the inspection and was not otherwise concealed. Furthermore, any legal action must be brought within ninety (90) days from date of the inspection or will be deemed waived and forever barred.

  11. All fees are due at time of inspection. Client agrees to pay at time of inspection. There will be a $25.00 late fee charged per month until balance is paid in full.

  12. This agreement, represents the entire agreement between the parties and there are no other agreements either written or verbal between both parties. This Agreement shall be amended only by written agreement signed by both parties. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina.

Client, by signing this agreement, states that they have fully read and understand the contract into which is entered.

Client: __________________________________________________ Date & Time Signed: __________________________

Inspector: _______________________________________________ Date & Time Signed: __________________________

Inspector: Derwin Hunt S.C. License Builder 23087

Hunt’s Home Inspections, LLC / 430 Hutto Pond Rd. Aiken, SC 29805

Phone 803-648-4708 Cell 803-640-5282