| | Mr.Right Home Inspections | 201-981-4003 |
| | Christopher Wright |
| | Licensed Home Inspector |
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| | State of New Jersey Licensed Home Inspector Lic.#24GI00096600 |
| | PRE-INSPECTION AGREEMENT NOTICE |
| | The scope of this inspection is a limited, non-invasive, visual inspection of the home, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.16. The inspector must follow these regulations |
| | otherwise is subject to disciplinary actions set forth by the New Jersey Home Inspection Advisory Committee. Client understands that the home inspection is not technically |
| | exhaustive and does not identify/assess concealed conditions or latent defects and as outlined in N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.19. This inspection does not warranty norguaranty |
| | lonegity and/or future opertion/assess conditions of any of the items/systems found on the property.The subsequent report is intended to be used as a source of information |
| | regarding conditions of the inspected property as they exist on the date of inspection only, and is not intended to be used as a tool for negotiating the purchase price. Visit our |
| | web site www.mrrighthomeinspections.com for other related information. Remember, having a home inspection does not mean you won't spend money on repairs subsequent |
| | to closing. Statistically, most buyers will spend five percent, or more, of the purchase price within the first three years of ownership. Also, conditions of the home/property you are |
| | buying and/or it’s contents, can actually change as early as the day after your home inspection, your final walk through is your last chance to check things out. Feel free to call |
| | us if needed. The following text describes limitations, terms and conditions. |
| | 1. FUEL STORAGE TANKS- whether under ground, above ground, or installed in basements or crawl spaces, are beyond the scope of this inspection. If your perspective |
| | purchased property has a fuel storage tank, hire a contractor that specializes in this area to determine the condition of this item. Details/information of any fuel conversions |
| | should be verified prior to closing. Many fuel conversions eventually require relining of the interior of the chimney. Obtain a chimney sweep to determine the conditions of the |
| | interior of the chimney. |
| | 2. WOOD DESTROYING INSECTS- If a wood destroying insect inspection is desired, discovery of wood destroying insects is limited to readily accessible/visible areas only. Under |
| | no circumstances can the inspector dismantle/disassemble any parts, areas, components of the home/building, which includes but is not limited to; trim, wall coverings, floor |
| | coverings, siding, ceilings including suspended ceilings of any type, as well as tiled ceilings, insulation, drywall, plaster walls/ceilings, personal possessions, storage, equipment |
| | and furniture. Assessing extent of damage from wood destroying insects is beyond the scope of this inspection. Be aware, that wood destroying insects can appear at any |
| | time, even after the home inspection. |
| | 3. RADON TESTING- is always recommended, regardless of the date of previous testing, if any. Since Radon levels are constantly fluctuating, annual testing is advised to |
| | monitor levels. If your property is located at the second floor or higher, a radon test may not be necessary. Contact the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at |
| | 1-800-648-0394 (from within NJ only) or visit www.epa.gov/radon or www.radata.com or follow the links from the New jersey home page for further information regarding |
| | Radon and Radon testing.Test your home at least once a year. If your inspection included radon testing your payment only covers one (1) Radon test and one (1) attempt at |
| | canister retrieval. All reasonable attempts will be made to retrieve the canister, however, will not exceed three (3) attempts. If the situation arises where we can not pickup the |
| | Radon canisterdue to circumstances beyond our control,and the canister is deemed " overexsposed" than an additional fee of $125.00 will be charged for another test if |
| | 4. EXTERIOR SOIL GRADING- evaluation is limited to surface grading only and does not include geological conditions and/or movement, site stability, water table, curtain |
| | drains, swales or sink holes of any kind. You may wish to contact the local municipality for information regarding the natural water table of this area. You may wish to hire a |
| | geologist or soils engineer for soil sampling. Estimation of future basement/crawl space water/moisture seepage is beyond the scope of this inspection. |
| | Determination/estimation of future settlement cracking as result of any structural movement and/or failure is beyond the scope of this inspection. Structural cracking requires |
| | further evaluation by a licensed structural engineer or architect. Finished/covered/obstructed areas may hide cracking which is inaccessible for observation/evaluation. |
| | 5.ROOF EVALUATION- Not all roofs can be walked on for evaluation, safety concerns and/or shingle damage may occur if certain roofs are walked on. The inspector reserves |
| | the right to determine if conditions permit walking the roof for evaluation of the roof and/or shingles. Binoculars may be used for evaluation as substitute. Multi layered roofs are |
| | generally more expensive to replace and can hide a multitude of defects that may be unobservable at the time of inspection. Multi-layered roofs create additional stress/weight |
| | to the rafters, beyond the original design capabilities, which can result in cracked rafters and/or roof sheathing sags. Since every square inch of the roof can not be checked, |
| | comments regarding the roof, is based on an "overall view". Tiny cracks or holes in the roof can develop at any time during the life of the roof causing the roof to leak. Periodic |
| | observation and maintenance is required for any roof. |
| | 6. GUTTERS & LEADERS- Gutter/leader systems and/or roof drainage systems are not water tested for leakage or blockage. Determining future water damage from |
| | gutters/leaders and/or common ice damning is beyond the scope of this inspection. Clogged gutters can cause water damage to neighboring components, cleaning gutters |
| | and leaders is recommended prior to occupancy as well as periodic cleaning after you take possession of the home. Underground drainage systems, and/or |
| | concealed/inaccessible/obstructed piping is beyond the scope of this inspection. |
| | 7. EXTERIOR SIDING -Older cementitious tile siding, historically, contained some degree of asbestos. Only a qualified laboratory can confirm the presence or absence of |
| | asbestos. Generally, residing the house does not mean you have to remove these tiles as most contractors reside directly over the cementitious tiles. Obtain further information |
| | from your municipality regarding code compliance, requirements and permits. Older stucco siding requires regular, routine observation, maintanance and/repair. Neglected area |
| | can produce problematic conditions regarding water/moisture damage, mold/mildew and/or structural concerns. If your house has EIFS siding, you should obtain a specialist for |
| | evaluation. |
| | 7A. Determining the fire rating of any item in the home is beyond the scope of this inspection. If you have an attached garage, installing a fire rated metal entry door is |
| | advised. Install carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors as required. Verify the municipal code requirements with the local municipality. |
| | 8. TOXIC SUBSTANCES- Determining the presence of asbestos, lead paint, urea-formaldehyde insulation and/or other hazardous materials, including the chemical composition |
| | of pressure treated lumber, is beyond the scope of this inspection. Obtain a qualified environmental testing contractor for potential contaminants and toxins, prior to closing. Any |
| | references made regarding these materials is based on a visual observation only. Confirmation of these substances can only be done by a qualified laboratory. Lead paint |
| | was commonly used in homes built before 1978, obtain a qualified contractor for a lead paint inspection. |
| | 9. WINDOWS/DOORS- Determining the efficiency of windows and doors and/or heat loss analysis from single pane windows or thermo pane windows, or other openings in |
| | walls, is beyond the scope of this inspection. It is recommended that you properly seal all openings with the appropriate caulking and method. The overall ratings of |
| | windows/doors is based on the representative amount of windows and doors that were accessible to operate. Determining safety issues regarding the presence or absence of |
| | tempered glass used in bathroom showers/tubs and/or glass skylights, is beyond the scope of this inspection. |
| | 10. WATER CONTAINMENT ITEMS- Determining the waterproof ability, leakage or blockage, of shower pans or bathtubs, and/or future performance is beyond the scope of |
| | this inspection. Periodic observation and water proofing is advised in all wet areas of the home. Determining the extent of water damage, regardless of source, is beyond the |
| | scope of this inspection as most damage occurs in inaccessible/concealed areas. |
| | 11. LIMITED OBSERVATION OF WALLS/CEILINGS/FLOORS- Wall conditions beneath wallpaper, paneling, or wall coverings of any kind can not be determined. Conditions |
| | above suspended ceilings, tiled, tongue and groove ceilings or tin ceilings can not be determined without some degree of disassembling; the inspector can not disassemble any |
| | portion/section/item of the home. Conditions of floors beneath floor coverings of any kind can not be determined. Check these areas at your final walk through. |
| | 12. LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS- Accuracy, adequacy, operation or the calibration of any appliances, thermostats and/or equipment, including low-voltage systems, is beyond the |
| | scope of this inspection. Appliances may be checked for operation at the time of inspection as courtesy, however, there is no representation, expressed or implied, as to the |
| | future operation of those appliances tested. |
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