Thank you for choosing Shacks & Shanties Inspection Services for your home inspection. We appreciate your confidence.
We understand that whatever the circumstances of your new house purchase - first time, rental/investment property, etc. - it is a big investment that you want to make sure is right for you. With that in mind, please remember and understand that no house is perfect; there will always be something that needs minor (or sometimes major) repair or maintenance. Small or minor (and even big or major) repair and/or maintenance items do not necessarily make a house unlivable, does not mean that it will fall down around you after you move in, nor make it unsafe. Ongoing maintenance and repairs are a part of homeownership, and there is always something that needs attention. An inspection endeavors to help you determine what those items might be, at the date and time specified in the inspection report. This information is to help you decide how those items figure in to your desire to purchase. Your Real Estate Agent, and Shacks & Shanties Inspection Services are here to help you realize your goals of homeownership.
Best Wishes,
Shacks & Shanties Inspection Services
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All photos are representative, for narrative purposes only, are taken on the date noted in the report, are not intended to convey or imply the condition, safety, service life, nor a guaranty or warranty. Photos included in the report representative only and do not necessarily define the entire scope of any deficiency. Photos are to be used as a guide only, and the entire system or component should be taken into consideration when being evaluated.
This inspection report covers systems and/or components of the inspected property on the date and time as noted in the report and does not extend beyond said date. No guaranty or warranty is stated or implied as to any inspected system or component. Anywhere "Condition" is noted, assessment is based on observation made at time of inspection, with any maintenance, deficient, or safety conditions noted.
This Inspection Report was prepared only for the client named in this report, it is not transferrable and cannot be sold. This Inspection Report was prepared only for the client named in this report for the property address noted and is valid only for the date and time stated in this report.
Shacks & Shanties Inspections Services and the client named herein, retain exclusive ownership of this report, and it is not transferrable and cannot be sold. No rights or privileges for the use of this report are given, extended to or implied to any other person or persons besides the client named in this report. No permission is granted, implied or given to any other party besides the client named in this report, for the use this report in any transaction.
This inspection was conducted in accordance with InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics by an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, and certified by the Master Inspector Certification Board as a Master Inspector.
Home inspectors are not required to report on the following: Life expectancy of any component or system; The causes of the need for a repair; The methods, materials, and costs of corrections; The suitability of the property for any specialized use; Compliance or non-compliance with codes, ordinances, statutes, regulatory requirements or restrictions; The market value of the property or its marketability; The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of the property; Any component or system that was not observed; The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents, or insects; or Cosmetic items, underground items, or items not permanently installed.
Home inspectors are not required to: Offer warranties or guarantees of any kind; Calculate the strength, adequacy, or efficiency of any system or component; Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or its components or be dangerous to the home inspector or other persons; Operate any system or component that is shut down or otherwise inoperable; Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating controls; Disturb insulation, move personal items, remove panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris that obstructs access or visibility; Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental condition or hazardous substance, including but not limited to mold, toxins, carcinogens, noise, contaminants in the building or in soil, water, and air; Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove suspected hazardous substances; Predict future condition, including but not limited to failure of components; Since this report is provided for the specific benefit of the client(s) named in this report, third-parties to this information should hire Shacks & Shanties Inspection Services (530-598-7856) to perform an inspection to meet their specific needs and to obtain current information concerning this property.
OWNERSHIP AND USE OF REPORT
This report is the exclusive property of Shacks & Shanties Inspection Services and our client. Shacks & Shanties is not responsible for misinterpretations by third parties. This report cannot be sold and is not transferrable. If you’re reading this report but did not hire Shacks & Shanties Inspection Services to perform the original inspection, please note that no rights or privileges for the use of this report are granted, extended to or implied to any other person or persons not named in this report, and this report cannot be used in any other transaction. Shacks & Shanties Inspection Services, and the inspector of record on this report disclaims the reliability of any part of this report if used in any "third-party" transactions.
It is very likely that conditions related to the house have changed, even if the report is recent. You should not rely on an outdated inspection report. Minor problems noted may have become worse, recent events may have created new issues, and items may even have been corrected and improved. Don’t rely on old information about one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Remember that the cost of a home inspection is insignificant compared to the value of the home. Protect your family and your investment, and please call us at (530) 598-7856, or email to info@shacksandshanties.com so that we can arrange for a re-inspection. Thank you!
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