Pre-Inspection Agreement

							Pre-Inspection Agreement

Inspection Purpose:
The purpose of this inspection is to alert the CLIENT to the visible and accessible conditions of the home or building at the
time of this inspection, and provide the CLIENT a written report identifying the defects that the INSPECTOR both observed
and deemed material.

Scope of Inspection:
COMPANY agrees to conduct a visual inspection of the property for the purpose of alerting the CLIENT to major deficiencies
as to the apparent conditions existing at the time of this inspection. This inspection will be performed in accordance with
or exceed the State of Arizona Board of Technical Registration Standards of Professional Practice (included) and also available
at: http://www.btr.state.az.us/ . CLIENT understands that these standards contain certain limitations, exceptions, and
exclusions. This inspection will be limited to readily accessible areas without movement of furnishings, contents, fixtures,
or appliances.

CLIENT understands that some areas will not be visible or accessible. CLIENT also understands that defects or deficiencies
may exist at concealed areas, such as, but not limited to: under insulation, inaccessible attic areas, inside wall or ceiling
cavities, under floors and flooring, underground areas, etc. The older the property, the more likely that defects may be
present. Concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from this inspection.

Equipment, components, and systems will not be dismantled except those that a property owner in the course of normal
household maintenance would dismantle. Electrical service and main breakers, gas service, gas pilots, water service and
water valves are not the responsibility of the COMPANY to turn on or off. All mechanical devices will be left as found.

CLIENT understands that this inspection is not meant to be technically exhaustive or include any destructive testing.

CLIENT agrees and understands that the inspection is NOT a Guarantee or Warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the
condition of items, adequacy, or performance of systems inspected.

Items outside of the Scope of Inspection:
In addition to the Limitations and Exclusions specific to individual systems noted in the Standards of Professional Practice,
we also list the following items which are NOT included: Structural engineering or engineering of any kind, underground
components, septic systems, well systems below grade, toxic or flammable substances, radon gas, urea formaldehyde, lead
contamination, asbestos, mold, mildew, fungus, pests, termites, wood destroying organisms, noise, carcinogens, contamination
of soil, water or air, water softeners, solar heating systems, the presence of product recalls or product related class action
lawsuits, suitability of a property for a specific use, the insurability of the property, permits or the lack there of, property
and or setback lines in relation to improvements, and past or present governmental regulation or home owner association
regulations that may exist.

The COMPANY is not required to determine conformity of the property to any set of building codes. The CLIENT understands
and agrees that the home inspection is not a code inspection.

Note: CLIENT agrees and allows COMPANY at the COMPANY’S sole discretion to inspect components and include comments
in this inspection report that are not governed or required to be reported by the State Board of Technical Registration. CLIENT
understands that these comments or components inspected or mentioned are limited to the comment made for each item
and may not be a complete inspection of that component or system.

Arbitration:
Any dispute concerning the interpretation of this agreement or arising from this inspection and report, except for inspection
fee payment, shall be resolved informally between the parties or by arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of
the locally recognized Arbitration Association except that the parties shall select an arbitrator who is familiar with the home
or building inspection industry and the State requirements. The decision of the Arbitrator appointed there under shall be
final and binding and judgment on the Award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.


                                                                               CLIENT’S Initials:______________
Confidentiality:
CLIENT agrees that the inspection and inspection report are prepared exclusively for CLIENT and that all information contained
in the report is non-transferable to any other party or parties without the prior written agreement of the COMPANY and the
CLIENT. CLIENT further agrees that dissemination of information to any third party, even with consent of the COMPANY, is
with the understanding and agreement that any action brought by a third party becomes the responsibility and liability of
the CLIENT.


Limit of Liability:
CLIENT understands and agrees that any claim arising out of or related to any act or omission of COMPANY in connection
with the inspection of the residential structure, as limited herein , shall be made in writing and reported to COMPANY within
ten (10) business days of discovery. CLIENT further agrees to allow COMPANY to re-inspect the claimed discrepancy, with
the exception of emergency conditions, before CLIENT or CLIENT’S agents, employees or independent contractor’s repairs,
replaces, alters or modifies the claimed discrepancy. CLIENT understands and agrees that any failure to notify COMPANY
as stated above shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims CLIENT may have against COMPANY.

COMPANY assumes no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects or deficiencies either current or
arising in the future. CLIENT acknowledges that the liability of COMPANY, it’s agents, employees, for claims or damages,
costs of defense or suit, attorney’s fees and expenses and payments arising out of or related to the COMPANY’S negligence
or breach of any obligation under this agreement, including errors and omissions in the inspection or the report, shall be
limited to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the fee paid to the COMPANY, and this liability shall be exclusive. CLIENT
waives any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of use of the home/building
even if the CLIENT has been advised of the possibility of such damages, The parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages
are not intended as a penalty but are intended ( i ) to reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult and impractical
to ascertain; ( ii ) to allocate risk among the COMPANY and CLIENT; and ( iii ) to enable the COMPANY to perform the
inspection at the stated fee.

CLIENT and COMPANY agree that should a Court of Competent jurisdiction determine and declare that any portion of this
contract is void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions and portions shall remain in full effect.

Fees:
CLIENT agrees to pay all costs should COMPANY’S records, inspection reports, etc., relating to this property be subpoenaed
by any party. CLIENT agrees to pay COMPANY’S costs for any depositions, expert witness testimony, hearings, consultations,
and preparation for such. All travel time from COMPANY’S place of business and back, and all costs including meals, travel
expenses, copy costs, etc., are the CLIENT’S costs. At the COMPANY’S discretion, an up-front retainer may be required to
cover immediate, future, and ongoing expenses.

The inspection fee is due and payable at the time of inspection. The report cannot be delivered in any manner to the CLIENT
or CLIENT’S AGENT until paid in full. Once the inspection begins, the payment of the inspection fee is due and payable in
full. Arrival at site constitutes the beginning of the inspection.

Inspection Fee is $__________.                  Scheduled Date of Inspection: _____ /_____ /_____

An original copy of the inspection report will be provided to the CLIENT. At the CLIENT'S request, a copy of the inspection
report can be provided to the CLIENT’S AGENT.

Please provide a copy of the report to my agent YES ______ NO ______
Summary only_______ Full report _______ Via Email________     Hand delivered _______
Please Email _______ Hand deliver ________ my report
Acceptance of this agreement and authorization to proceed:

I/We (CLIENT or CLIENT’S AGENT) have read and fully understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this PRE-
INSPECTION AGREEMENT and agree to pay the inspection fee.

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Client Signature                                        Date                        E-Mail Address

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Client Name (Print)                                     Phone Number

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Client Address                                  City                            State            Zip Code

Property to be inspected is located at:

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Property Address                                City                             State          Zip Code

Inspector: Paul Bamberg
Certification Number 43384
Golden Ridge Home Inspections, LLC
8803 W. Carol Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85345