WHAT WE DO:

1. We tell you, in our opinion, whether each item we inspect is performing the function, for which it was intended, needs repair or needs attention by a specialist.
2. We perform our inspections in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the standards of the Texas Real Estate Commission. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED.
3. We will go over the report with you and answer questions regarding our findings.
4. We reserve the right to update the report within 72 hours of the inspection.
5. We reserve the right to cancel the inspection prior to completion for any reason.

WHAT WE DO NOT DO:

1. We do not make guarantees, warranties, representations, or insure the future performance or condition of any item. One reason we cannot do that is because of the small amount of the inspection fee compared to the value of the property. If you want a warranty, guarantee or insurance policy, you must obtain it from a warranty or insurance company. We are not responsible for items that fail during the inspection while being operated in a normal manor or latent defects appearing later.
2. We do not inspect any item, which we cannot see in a normal inspection as per T.R.E.C. standards: For example, we do not move furniture, rugs, or paintings, or other personal items. We do not uncover buried pipes or wires. We cannot see items covered by wall coverings, flooring, plants, furniture, personal items or insulation. Repairs or remodeling may hide evidence of prior damage or defects. We do not dismantle equipment to inspect component parts. We do not absolve the seller from full and honest disclosure about repairs, covered or hidden items, present or previous problems.
3. We do not inspect for cosmetic defects, building codes, component recalls, soil analysis, adequacy of design for particular use, capacity, efficiency, size, value, flood plain location, pollution, habitability or environmental concerns, such as radon, asbestos, black mold or lead base paint. We do not inspect for compliance with city zoning and building, remodeling or repair permits or HOA restrictions. Older houses do not meet the same standard as newer houses, even though items in both might be performing the function for which they are intended. We do not represent that we will find every item in need of repair. This is not possible and would distract our focus on functionally important systems and components. If you want an exhaustive inspection, requiring us to bring in experts in the fields related to the multiple disciplines, such as structural, electrical and plumbing. The fee would start at $3,000.00.
4. We do not allow the inspector to change or add to these printed provisions in any way.
5. We do not hold ourselves out to be specialists for any particular item or engineers. We are a general real estate improvement inspection company. This is not a substitute for inspections by specialist or full and honest disclosure by the sellers. We do not give estimates of the cost to repair any item.
6. We did not design, engineer, build, construct, assemble, work on or repair any components of the house; therefore we do not carry insurance to cover the future condition of these. Attorneys looking to collect contingency fees will be disappointed and always have. We do not settle frivolous suits or suits brought in violation of this agreement. We do vigorously seek damages for such suits.

WHAT YOU MUST DO:

1. If you have any complaints about our inspection, you must notify us in writing and by phone within seven days after you discover any problem and let us re-inspect before changing the condition of the item, except in emergencies, of course. If emergency repairs are made you must save any replaced components and provide photographs of any condition that can not be preserved.
2. If we check a deficient box, or indicate a question or concern about the condition, history, or function of an item you first should have that item and related systems examined by a specialist before closing. (i.e. heating and air are related systems). You take full responsibility for acting on the information in the report and cost, damages or injuries resulting from a failure to do so.
3. You agree that any damages for breach of this contract or report are limited to the amount of the inspection fee. The limit of liability can be removed for an additional fee of $700.00. Tendering of the inspection fee constitutes settlement of the dispute.
4. If you sue on this inspection, but do not prevail, you agree to pay our reasonable attorney's fees and for our time taken up as defendants at $50.00 per hour.
5. You represent to us that (1) the inspector has not made any oral representations that are different from or in addition to this written agreement. And (2) you agree to each provision of this report by relying on it in any way.
6. You must not allow anyone else to use or rely on this report without our prior written consent. This does not include parties to whom you need to show the report.