This contract is an agreement between the client listed below, and Inspector Ben/Assured Home Inspections,Inc. (AHI) to perform an inspection of a home or building according to the "Standards of Practice" of the North Carolina and South Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board. These standards of practice inform you of what a home inspector should report, and what is not expected of the home inspector to report. A home inspection is not technically exhaustive. Rather it is to provide you with a better understanding of the property's condition as observed at the time of the home inspection. AHI, report will meet or exceed the "Standards of Practices". It will include an in-depth inspection of: Structural Components, Exterior, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Central Air Conditioning, Interiors, Insulation, Ventilation and built-in kitchen appliances. Our inspection does not include: Pools and or equipment related to pools, spas or Jacuzzis. Environmental tests, refrigeration units, water filtration units, security alarms, intercoms, window treatments or mini-blinds, oven clocks or timers or clean feature, central vacuum solar systems or lightening arrestors. This inspection does not include a test on "Synthetic Stucco" as this is a separate test and contract. HBI will not operate heating or cooling systems in temperatures that may cause damage to the unit. Air conditioning system will not be operated by AHI in outside temperatures of 65 degrees or less. We do not inspect heat exchanger for cracks. Plumbing and electrical must be turned "on" for the inspection of these areas. Furnaces, must be "on" or capable of being turned on by using normal operating controls. Pilot lights must be "lit" in order to inspect these components or systems (i.e. gas fireplace, wall heaters). No disassembly of equipment, opening of walls, moving of furniture, appliances or stored items, or excavation will be performed. All components and conditions which by the nature of their location are concealed, camouflaged or difficult to inspect will be excluded from the report. Septic field inspections are separate and are not part of this contract. AHI, agrees to provide you with a report immediately following the inspection if you attend. If you are unable to attend we will mail it to you within three business days. The home inspection report is an "opinion" of AHI. Our interpretation of what is good or fair, may be different than yours. You need to be present at the time of your inspection so we will both have an understanding of each other’s perception. Our purpose is to determine whether or not a system (electrical, heating, etc) is safe or working properly. We are not responsible to determine all that may be wrong with that system, just whether or not a second opinion is needed, such as a licensed electrician or HVAC contractor. They determine what steps are necessary to correct. Their troubleshooting may reveal additional items not mentioned in this report. We are not responsible for items mentioned in this report. We are not a guarantee nor do we guarantee any items or opinions described on this report. If you did not attend this inspection, then you should call me before you close on the home to review or ask any questions you may have regarding this report. By payment of our fee, you acknowledge and understand and agree to the statements and terms contained herein, and will hold AHI, and myself harmless to any claims made. This inspection is to reduce the risk of finding a potential problem, not to eliminate them. We are not a home warranty company nor do we carry insurance on warranty claims. We do not perform repairs from our discoveries. The cost of the home inspection will be borne by the client and is based upon heated square footage of the home to be inspected. Payment must be made at time of inspection, or through the closing attorney. Please be advised that when services are rendered, payment to AHI, indicated in the amount below is due whether you decide to purchase the home or not.

Please read the following agreement and indicate acceptance of the terms and conditions. 

I, , have read and understand the above agreement and agree to its terms and conditions. Additionally, I give AHI/Inspector Ben authorization to release the original and/or copy of the inspection report to the clients' Realtor or real estate agency.