Inspection Report

Preface

This report is broken into the following sections:  The cover, preface, report body, summary, and standards of practice.  In the report body you will find both general comments as well as defects with photos.  The summary contains all of the defective and informational items found without pictures for easy reading.  The standards of practice are adopted standards prescribed by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

The following definitions of comment descriptions represent this inspection report.  Any recommendations by the inspector to repair or replace suggests a second opinion or further inspection by a qualified contractor. All costs associated with further inspection fees and repair or replacement of item, component, or unit, should be considered before you purchase the property.  The inspection is a general visual inspection not intended as a specific technical inspection.  A technical inspection can be arranged through Presale Inspection.  Such an inspection will include various trades certified and licensed in their specific work, and will be quoted on a case by case basis.  Additional photos available for a nominal fee per photo.  I will answer questions pertaining to the report over the phone.  Items can be re-inspected upon completion billed at a rate of $100/hr.  Items will only be re-inspected if the repairs were completed by a qualified professional.

©Copyright 2006 Presale Inspection LLC. This report is confidential and only intended for the customer.  The report is not to be copied and or distributed without prior consent of Presale Inspection LLC.

Inspected (IN) = I visually observed the item, component or unit. If no other comments were made then it appeared to be functioning as intended allowing for normal wear and tear. I will often make comments about items that are not defective.  Informational and positive comments will be green.

Not Inspected (NI)= I did not inspect this item, component or unit and made no representations of whether or not it was functioning as intended and will state a reason for not inspecting.

Not Present (NP) = This item, component or unit is not in this home or building.

Defect (D) = The item, component or unit is not functioning as intended or needs further inspection by a qualified contractor. For ease of reading, minor items will be colored blue, major items and safety related items are colored red.

Unless otherwise stated all repairs are recommended to be done by a qualified professional.