AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES
Pre-Purchase
Residential Inspection
This is the complete agreement regarding
engineering services to be provided by
(company name) (ENGINEER) related to the property described below. This is intended to be a legally binding
agreement. Please read it carefully.
CLIENT:
______________________________________________________________________________
LOCATION
OF PROPERTY:
(street)____________________________________
(city/state)
_________________________________
INSPECTION SCHEDULE:
DATE:
____________ (weather permitting)
TIME:
____________ AM PM (approximate)
ENGINEER:
DESCRIPTION
OF PROPERTY:
approximate age? (years)
_______ Single family? ___YES
___NO
approximate size? ___________ Sq Ft
________ rooms _______bathrooms
additional buildings? ___YES ___NO other? ______________________
INSPECTION
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED (see page 2 for
descriptions, initial choice):
____STANDARD INSPECTION
____STRUCTURAL
INSPECTION
____(other)________________
____EXHAUSTIVE
INSPECTION
____(other)_____________________
____(other)_____________________
TESTING
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED:
____no tests requested
____standard water test
____(other)_________________
____radon
water test
____radon
air test
____(other)_________________
TOTAL FEE:
$__________.00 The fee is to be paid at or before the
inspection. A 24-hour notice of
cancellation is requested. Otherwise, a
cancellation fee may apply.
All
inspections are performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the
National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers (NABIE), a copy of which is
available on request or at www.nabie.org.
While we will report readily visible evidence of mold infestations, this
inspection should not be considered a specific mold investigation of any kind.
(Please read and initial below.)
You
will receive a written report prepared exclusively for your benefit.
You
are encouraged to be at the inspection to discuss your questions and
concerns. However, the written report is the exclusive source of information regarding our
observations and conclusions. All
discussions that occur at the inspection are preliminary in nature and should not be the basis for any final
decisions regarding this property.
Further, owning any property involves some risk. No inspection can reveal everything that
might be of interest or significance to you regarding this property.
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MOLD
EXCLUSION: This inspection is not for
the specific purpose of determining the presence of organic substances in the
building. If, however, during the
inspection, we knowingly encounter such substances, we will notify you of the
presence of these substances without accepting any liability whatsoever for any
damage or harm caused by the substances.
It is your responsibility to determine if further testing is required
and to retain an independent, qualified professional to perform such tests. |
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Client Initial Engineer
Initial
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© Criterium Engineers 2003 Effective
September 12, 2003
AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES (continued)
Pre-Purchase
Residential Inspection
CHOICE OF INSPECTION SERVICES:
After
reviewing these descriptions, both the client and engineer should initial where
noted, to indicate the type of inspection chosen. As our client, you are making a choice of services to be
provided. If you have any questions,
please contact us immediately.
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_____ (int'l) _____ (int'l) |
STANDARD
INSPECTION: A limited visual
inspection to identify significant deficiencies and/or repairs needed in the
major systems (structural, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical,
roof, exterior) as well as provide a general understanding of the property. This is a limited inspection based on
visible evidence readily available during the inspection (without moving
furnishings, removing finishes, etc.) and is the opinion of the engineer
performing the inspection. It is not a guarantee or warranty
regarding the condition of this building. Our maximum liability
for loss suffered by the client due to any cause is limited to our inspection
fee. The results of the
inspection will be provided in a written report, typically available within 2
business days following the inspection, unless prior arrangements are
made. Some test results may take
longer. |
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_____ (int'l) _____ (int'l) |
LIMITED
STRUCTURAL INSPECTION: An inspection
and evaluation that is limited to reasonably available and visible structural
components. Activities such as
probing with an awl, measuring framing members, limited excavation around the
foundation and/or determination of squareness, levelness and plumbness may be
included in such an evaluation.
Unless otherwise recommended or designated in writing, no soils investigation
or invasive testing is included.
Further, no inspection or evaluation of any other systems such as
plumbing, electrical, mechanical or interiors is included. It
is not a guarantee or warranty regarding the condition of this building. Our
maximum liability for loss suffered by the client due to any cause is limited
to our inspection fee. The
results of the inspection will be provided in a written report, typically
available within 2 business days following the inspection, unless prior
arrangements are made. |
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_____ (int'l) _____ (int'l) |
EXHAUSTIVE
INSPECTION: A STANDARD INSPECTION
PLUS invasive testing and/or equipment disassembly as approved by client and
property owner, in advance, to gather all reasonably available and relevant
information about the property. This
inspection is specifically not limited
to readily available visible evidence and requires invasive testing which may
include moving furnishings, removing wall coverings and/or drilling into wall
cavities (to check for structural damage, for example) and requires the
current owner's written permission. It is not a guarantee or warranty
regarding the condition of this building. Our maximum liability
for loss suffered by the client due to any cause is limited to our inspection
fee or $10,000.00, whichever is greater.
The results of the inspection will be provided in a written
report, typically available within 5 business days after the inspection
unless prior arrangements are made.
Some test results may take longer. |
The
above is understood and accepted.
_______________________________________ ________________________
Client
Signature (one signature binds all parties) (Date)
_______________________________________ ________________________
Engineer
Signature (Date)
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© Criterium 2003 Effective
September 12, 2003
OPTIONAL
INSERTIONS TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES (page two):
OPTION
1
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE |
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We
will not release a copy of your report (and, if applicable, test results –
either in verbal or written form) to anyone else without your written
consent. This
consent must indicate to whom the report and/or test results are to be
sent. Please initial your selection
accordingly. |
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To: |
___________________________________ |
Do Not Release Any: |
__________ |
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At: |
___________________________________ |
Report Only: |
__________ |
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___________________________________ |
Report & Test Results: |
__________ |
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___________________________________ |
Test Results Only: |
__________ |
OPTION
2
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IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD: |
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Please
specify: Type of credit card -
MasterCard - VISA (circle one), Card Number_____________________________, Expiration
Date __________, The Cardholder Name (as it appears on the
card)_________________________________, The
Mailing Address of Cardholder____________________________________________________________________. |