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ACE HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC, P.O. BOX 1993, ALABASTER, AL 35007 (205)401-3030_____
HOME INSPECTION CONTRACT___________________
(This entire page is intended to be a legally binding contract, PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY !)
Ace Home Inspections, LLC hereafter referred to as ACEHI, agrees to perform an inspection within the limits of this contract on the property and date shown below. The inspection will be performed for the Client, at their request, by the following ACEHI inspector,
_____________________________________________________, for the listed inspection fee amount, due at the time of inspection.
CLIENT: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
PROPERTY: _________________________________________________________________________________street address
______________________city _____state _______zip ____________date $_____________total inspection fee
INSPECTION SCOPE AND GUIDELINES:
A.ACEHI agrees to provide an inspection for the purpose of alerting the Client to any major deficiencies in the condition of the
property that were present AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
B.The inspection will be performed in compliance with the ASHI Standards of Practice for home inspectors. The home inspection
report is an opinion of ACEHI and the interpretation of what is good or fair may be different than the Client’s. The Client is
encouraged to be present at the time of inspection so both ACEHI and the Client will have an understanding of each others
perception. The Client accepts responsibility for incomplete information if the Client did not attend the inspection.
C.The scope of the inspection shall be limited to the categories listed in the ASHI Standards of Practice:
STRUCTURAL, HEATING, EXTERIOR, AIR CONDITIONING, ROOF, INTERIOR, PLUMBING , INSULATION AND
VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL, FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES
D.It is agreed that the components and conditions outside the scope of this inspection include, but are not limited to: 1. All items
corresponding with every, “The inspector is NOT required to:” and all items corresponding to the section titled, GENERAL
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS, within the ASHI Standards of Practice. 2. The inspection or any part of testing or
determining whether or not the following components and conditions exist, such as: Asbestos, formaldehyde, mold or fungi,
radon, soil or geological conditions, swimming pools, spas or jacuzzis, pests or termites or wood eating insects, elevators, solar
systems, portable appliances, water filtration units, septic tanks, security alarms, intercoms, phone, cable, satellite, window
treatments or mini-blinds, vacuum systems, lightning arrestors, underground tanks and E.I.F.S or stucco siding moisture intrusion.
E. All utilities and pilot lights must be on and all equipment operational so the total inspection can be completed at the time of
inspection. ACEHI is not obligated to light pilots or turn on valves. There will be added charges for each return visit to inspect.
F.The inspection to be performed is a visual inspection only and does not involve the dismantling or moving of any object on
the property. It is understood and agreed that the inspection report pertains only to readily accessible areas of the property, and is
limited to observation of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies
are excluded from the inspection. ACEHI shall have no liability for conditions which are concealed from view or are not readily
accessible. The ACEHI inspector is a home inspection generalist and is not acting as a licensed engineer or expert in any craft or
trade. If the ACEHI inspector recommends consulting other specialized experts, the Client must do so before closing, at their cost.
G.THE INSPECTION IS NOT INTENDED OR TO BE CONSIDERED AS A GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, NOR ANY
FORM OF INSURANCE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ADEQUACY, PERFORMANCE, OR CONDITION
OF THE PROPERTY, ITEMS AND SYSTEMS INSPECTED AND IT SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS SUCH.
H.It is further agreed, that the inspection will not determine compliance with any or all applicable codes, laws, and regulations. The
inspection is not intended to determine or appraise value of the property, or become an endorsement to buy or a recommendation
not to buy the inspected property. ACEHI adheres to the ASHI Code of Ethics for home inspectors.
I. It is further understood and agreed that ACEHI, its officers and/or employees, assume no liability and shall not be responsible for
any mistakes, omissions or errors in judgment beyond the cost of the total inspection fee listed above. This limitation of liability
shall include and apply to all consequential damage, bodily injury or property damage of any nature. In the event a dispute arises
regarding this inspection, the Client agrees to notify ACEHI so as to give a reasonable opportunity to reinspect the property.
J. Payment is due at the time of inspection . The inspection report shall be delivered, but is not not limited to, within 72 hours after
the inspection. Any notices required to be served shall be served upon ACEHI at P.O. Box 1993 , Alabaster , Alabama , 35007 ,
(205)401-3030. Any dispute over the content, performance or execution of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
state of Alabama . Any dispute concerning this matter shall be litigated in the courts of Shelby County , with no exceptions.
K.Should any element of this agreement be declared void it shall be stricken and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force
and effect. This agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with regard to this matter, and no statements, oral or
otherwise, shall be enforceable unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
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THE CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES TO HAVING READ THIS AGREEMENT IN FULL, PRIOR TO SIGNING NAME AND UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN.
IT IS AGREED THAT THIS CONTRACT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE CLIENT BEFORE THE INSPECTION CAN BEGIN
Client signature___________________________________________________________________________ date ______________
For ACE Home Inspections, _______________________________________________________, It’s owner. date ______________
