Terms of Service
1. The inspection report is based on the condition of the Property existing as of the time and date of the inspection. Not all conditions may be apparent on the inspection date due to weather conditions, inoperable systems, inaccessibility of areas of the Property, etc. Inspector is neither responsible nor liable for the non-discovery of any patent or latent defects in materials, workmanship, or other conditions of the Property, or any other problems which may occur or become evident after the inspection time and date. Inspector makes no warranty, express or implied, as to the fitness for use or condition of the systems or components inspected.
2. Inspector will conduct a non-evasive, visual inspection of the property. The inspector shall perform all duties in accordance with the ASHI Standards of Practice and the State of New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors CHAPTER Home 600 STANDARDS OF PRACTICE. The inspector shall follow all standards as adopted by the State of New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors as defined in CHAPTERS 100-700. The property inspection is not a code inspection, title examination, nor a By-law compliance inspection. The Inspector does not offer an opinion as to the advisability or inadvisability of the purchase of the property, its value or potential use. If the Inspector is called upon to prepare for litigation or give testimony because of the inspection, additional fees shall be charged at a rate of $85.00 per hour, plus IRS allowable mileage rate, and incurred expenses. A fee of $150 may be charged for cancellation within 12 hours of the scheduled inspection appointment. A flat fee of $250 shall be charged to the client in the event the client terminates the inspection early; in this event there will be no report provided should the client terminate the inspection.
3. Inspections are done in accordance with standards as defined by the ASHI Standards of Practice and the NH Board of Home Inspectors, are visual, and not technically exhaustive. The following items are specifically excluded from the inspection: water softening systems, security systems, telephone and cable TV cables, timing systems, swimming pools and spas, irrigation systems, underground or concealed pipes, sewer lines, septic systems, electrical lines and circuits, central vacuum systems, central air conditioning when outside temperature is below 65 degrees F or 18 degrees C, and any other condition, item, system or component which by the nature of their location are concealed or otherwise difficult to inspect or which the Inspector cannot visually examine. Excluding is the assurance of a dry basement or crawl space; also excluding is the assurance that double and triple pane glazing seals in windows are intact. Inspector will not dismantle any component or system; full evaluation of the integrity of a heat exchanger requires dismantling of the furnace and is beyond the scope of a visual inspection.
4. The Client will receive notification, via email, that the completed report has been uploaded to our, third party managed, cloud server, where it can be retrieved and viewed. Subject to the terms and conditions stated herein, the inspection includes the visual examination of the home’s in accordance with State of New Hampshire standards as outlined in section 1 of this agreement.
5. Inspector will not conduct geological test; will not inspect inaccessible or concealed areas of the Property; will not enter dangerous areas of the Property; will not inspect for environmental concerns such as hazardous substances or gasses, including but not limited to, radon gas (ProSpect will test for radon gas using, ProSpect owned, Sun Nuclear model 1028 electronic monitors whenever possible. Locations and situations may warrant using other test means by using an outside third party owned and tested equipment.), asbestos, formaldehyde; or for pests such as wood destroying organisms, insects, rodents; fungus including but not limited to mold and mildew.
6. The inspection excludes defects such as cracking, leaking, surface discolorations, or landslides resulting from hidden defects, including but not limited to, water leaks, land subsidence, or other geological problems. The inspection also excludes merely cosmetic features, including but not limited to, paint, wall coverings, carpeting, floorings, paneling, lawn, and shrubs. The Inspector is not required to determine property boundary lines or encroachments.
7. The Inspector shall have the right to examine the subject matter and area of any claim or potential claim against the Inspector arising here from and the right to offer a resolution prior to Client’s performance of any remedial measurements. The right of examination herein is a condition precedent to the commencement of any claim by the Client against the Inspector for any reason including negligence or breach of any term hereof. The Client shall not file or commence any claim against the Inspector in any jurisdiction until he has notified the Inspector of his complaint and made reasonable efforts to afford the Inspector an opportunity to complete such examination. The Client agrees that ProSpect, the Inspector and it’s employees are limited in liability to the fee paid for the inspection services and report.
8. This agreement and the documents referred to herein constitute the entire Agreement between the parties hereto. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of final jurisdiction, it is the intent of the parties that all other provisions of this Agreement be construed to remain fully valid, enforceable, and binding on the parties.
9. The inspection report does not constitute a warranty, guarantee or insurance policy of any kind. There are no warranties made against roof leaks, wet basements, or mechanical breakdowns.
2. Inspector will conduct a non-evasive, visual inspection of the property. The inspector shall perform all duties in accordance with the ASHI Standards of Practice and the State of New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors CHAPTER Home 600 STANDARDS OF PRACTICE. The inspector shall follow all standards as adopted by the State of New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors as defined in CHAPTERS 100-700. The property inspection is not a code inspection, title examination, nor a By-law compliance inspection. The Inspector does not offer an opinion as to the advisability or inadvisability of the purchase of the property, its value or potential use. If the Inspector is called upon to prepare for litigation or give testimony because of the inspection, additional fees shall be charged at a rate of $85.00 per hour, plus IRS allowable mileage rate, and incurred expenses. A fee of $150 may be charged for cancellation within 12 hours of the scheduled inspection appointment. A flat fee of $250 shall be charged to the client in the event the client terminates the inspection early; in this event there will be no report provided should the client terminate the inspection.
3. Inspections are done in accordance with standards as defined by the ASHI Standards of Practice and the NH Board of Home Inspectors, are visual, and not technically exhaustive. The following items are specifically excluded from the inspection: water softening systems, security systems, telephone and cable TV cables, timing systems, swimming pools and spas, irrigation systems, underground or concealed pipes, sewer lines, septic systems, electrical lines and circuits, central vacuum systems, central air conditioning when outside temperature is below 65 degrees F or 18 degrees C, and any other condition, item, system or component which by the nature of their location are concealed or otherwise difficult to inspect or which the Inspector cannot visually examine. Excluding is the assurance of a dry basement or crawl space; also excluding is the assurance that double and triple pane glazing seals in windows are intact. Inspector will not dismantle any component or system; full evaluation of the integrity of a heat exchanger requires dismantling of the furnace and is beyond the scope of a visual inspection.
4. The Client will receive notification, via email, that the completed report has been uploaded to our, third party managed, cloud server, where it can be retrieved and viewed. Subject to the terms and conditions stated herein, the inspection includes the visual examination of the home’s in accordance with State of New Hampshire standards as outlined in section 1 of this agreement.
5. Inspector will not conduct geological test; will not inspect inaccessible or concealed areas of the Property; will not enter dangerous areas of the Property; will not inspect for environmental concerns such as hazardous substances or gasses, including but not limited to, radon gas (ProSpect will test for radon gas using, ProSpect owned, Sun Nuclear model 1028 electronic monitors whenever possible. Locations and situations may warrant using other test means by using an outside third party owned and tested equipment.), asbestos, formaldehyde; or for pests such as wood destroying organisms, insects, rodents; fungus including but not limited to mold and mildew.
6. The inspection excludes defects such as cracking, leaking, surface discolorations, or landslides resulting from hidden defects, including but not limited to, water leaks, land subsidence, or other geological problems. The inspection also excludes merely cosmetic features, including but not limited to, paint, wall coverings, carpeting, floorings, paneling, lawn, and shrubs. The Inspector is not required to determine property boundary lines or encroachments.
7. The Inspector shall have the right to examine the subject matter and area of any claim or potential claim against the Inspector arising here from and the right to offer a resolution prior to Client’s performance of any remedial measurements. The right of examination herein is a condition precedent to the commencement of any claim by the Client against the Inspector for any reason including negligence or breach of any term hereof. The Client shall not file or commence any claim against the Inspector in any jurisdiction until he has notified the Inspector of his complaint and made reasonable efforts to afford the Inspector an opportunity to complete such examination. The Client agrees that ProSpect, the Inspector and it’s employees are limited in liability to the fee paid for the inspection services and report.
8. This agreement and the documents referred to herein constitute the entire Agreement between the parties hereto. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of final jurisdiction, it is the intent of the parties that all other provisions of this Agreement be construed to remain fully valid, enforceable, and binding on the parties.
9. The inspection report does not constitute a warranty, guarantee or insurance policy of any kind. There are no warranties made against roof leaks, wet basements, or mechanical breakdowns.