Standards of Practice

Definitions and Scope
1.1. A Home Inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of a residential dwelling, performed for a fee, which is designed to identify observed material defects within specific components of said dwelling. Components may include any combination of mechanical, structural, electrical, plumbing, or other essential systems or portions of the home, as identified and agreed to by the Client and Inspector, prior to the inspection process.

I. A home inspection is intended to assist in evaluation of the overall condition of the dwelling. The inspection is based on observation of the visible and apparent condition of the structure and its components on the date of the inspection, and not the prediction of future conditions.

II. A home inspection will not reveal every concern that exists or ever could exist, but only those material defects observed on the day of the inspection.

III. A home inspection can include a survey and/or analysis of energy flows and usage in a residential property if the client requests it.

1.2. A Material Defect is a condition of a residential real property, or any portion of it, that would have a significant, adverse impact on the value of the real property, or that involves an unreasonable risk to people on the property. The fact that a structural element, system or subsystem is near, at or beyond the end of the normal useful life of such a structural element, system or subsystem is not by itself a material defect.

1.3. An Inspection Report shall describe and identify, in written format, the inspected systems, structures, and components of the dwelling, and shall identify material defects observed. Inspection reports may contain recommendations regarding conditions reported or recommendations for correction, monitoring or further evaluation by professionals, but this is not required.
The complete original standards of practice documentation can be found at www.nachi.org
Nationally Certified Inspector NH Lic #00032
--
 
[ Home ] [ Our Services ] [ What We Check ] [ Home Inspections ] [ My Promise ] [ Pricing ]


The Last Detail Home Inspections, LLC
P.O. Box 2286 Salem NH 03079
Phone (603) 490-1154
steve@lastdetailonline.com


The Last Detail Is The Most Important One
Member of International Association of Certified Home Inspectors

© 2012 The Last Detail Home Inspections, LLC

Have me call you.
Certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors - Click here to verify.

Better Business Bureau Accredited Business


Publish NowTM Copyright © 1997 - 2012 Web Site Marketing - Cirelle Enterprises, Inc   Hosting Provided by CE DATA Centers