Copyright © SM Home & Building Inspections 2006
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Designed by SOPHAWEB
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Designed by SOPHAWEB
The SCOPE of the home inspection is defined by a CONTRACT that will be presented to you at the site and prior to the home inspection. The contract represents an agreement between you and SMHI and will describe such things as: terms and conditions, services, standards, exclusions & limitations, exceptions and fee schedule. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES MADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES. THE HOME INSPECTION IS NOT A CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION.
The home inspection final report is a summation or an impartial 2nd opinion by a trained professional regarding the visual problems observed ON THE DATE OF INSPECTION ONLY. To prevent false expectations, the home inspector will NOT find every little problem in the home during his visit as it is impossible to view all areas or experience seasonal changes. The home inspector is not required to move furniture, move stored goods, enter hazardous, perform destructive testing, dismantling of anything or climb on the roof. The home inspection will be performed in accordance with NACHI.org and state of Illinois OBRE standards of practice and will include an evaluation and description of: