Inspection Agreement

Inspection Company: Details Home Inspections, LLC.

Client Name: Kelly Andrews

This is an Agreement between you, the undersigned Client, and us, the Inspector, pertaining to our inspection of the Property at:

Property Address: 108 NE 14th St, Battle Ground, WA 98604

1) The fee for our inspection is $550.00, payable in full at the scheduled time on 03/12/2025.

2) We will perform a Non-Invasive visual inspection of the home/building and provide you with a written report of the apparent condition of the readily accessible installed systems and components of the property existing at the time of the inspection. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the inspection. The report is only supplementary to the sellers disclosure. Links in the report are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking licensed contractors professional assistance.

3) Unless otherwise noted in this Agreement or not possible, we will perform the inspection in accordance with the current Standards of Practice (SOP) of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), posted at www.nachi.org/sop. If your jurisdiction has adopted mandatory standards that differ from InterNACHIs SOP, we will perform the inspection in accordance with your jurisdictions standards. You understand that InterNACHIs SOP contains limitations, exceptions, and exclusions. If the State/Province where the inspection is performed imposes more stringent standards or administrative rule, then those standards shall define the standard of duty and the conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the inspection. You understand that InterNACHI is not a party to this Agreement, has no control over us, and does not employ or supervise us.

4) Unless otherwise indicated in writing, we will NOT test for the presence of radon, a harmful gas. Unless otherwise indicated in writing, we will not test for mold. Unless otherwise indicated in writing, we will not test for compliance with applicable building codes or for the presence of or for any potential dangers arising from the presence of asbestos, lead paint, soil contamination, or other environmental hazards or violations. If any structure you want us to inspect is a log structure or includes log construction, you understand that such structures have unique characteristics that may make it impossible for us to inspect and evaluate them. Therefore, the scope of our inspection will not include decay of the interior of logs in log walls, log foundations or roofs, or similar defects.

5) Our inspection and report are for your use only. You give us permission to discuss our observations with real estate agents, owners, repair persons, or other interested parties. You will be the sole owner of the report and all rights to it. We are not responsible for use or misinterpretation by third parties, and third parties who rely on it in any way do so at their own risk and release us (including employees and business entities) from any liability whatsoever. If you or any person acting on your behalf provide the report to a third party who then sues you and/or us, you release us from any liability and agree to pay our costs and legal fees in defending any action naming us. The parties agree and understand the Inspector is not an insurer of guarantor against defects in the structure, items, components, or systems inspected INSPECTOR MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE FITNESS FOR USE, CONDITION, PERFORMANCE OR ADEQUACY OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM, COMPONENT, OR SYSTEM.

6) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY AND DAMAGES. We assume no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects, either current or arising in the future. In all cases, our liability is limited to liquidated damages in an amount not greater than the fee you paid us. You waive any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building or bodily injury of any nature. You acknowledge that this liquidated damages is not a penalty, but that we intend it to: (i) reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult or impractical to ascertain; (ii) allocate risk between us; and (iii) enable us to perform the inspection for the agreed-upon fee.

7) We do not perform engineering, architectural, plumbing, or any other job function requiring an occupational license in the jurisdiction where the property is located. If we hold a valid occupational license, we may inform you of this and you may hire us to perform additional functions. Any agreement for such additional services shall be in a separate writing.

8) In the event of a claim by the Client that an installed system or component of the premises which was inspected by the Inspector was not in the condition reported by the Inspector, the Client agrees to notify the Inspector at least 72 hours prior to repairing or replacing such system or component. The Inspector shall have the right to examine the subject matter and area of any claim or potential claim against the Inspector arising herefrom and the right to offer a resolution prior to Client's performance of any remedial measures (except in the event of an emergency, or to protect for personal safety, or to reduce or avoid damage to property). The right of examination herein is a condition precedent to the commencement of any claim by the Client against the Inspector for any reason including negligence or breach of any term hereof. The Client shall not file or commence any claim against the Inspector in any jurisdiction until he/she has notified the Inspector of his/her complaint and made reasonable efforts to afford the Inspector an opportunity to complete such examination. The Client further agrees that the Inspector is liable only if there was complete failure to follow the standards adhered to in the report or State/Province law. Furthermore, any legal action must be brought within one (1) year from the date of inspection, or will be deemed waived and forever barred.  Failure to comply with these conditions releases us from liability.

9) You agree that the exclusive venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be in the county where we have our principal place of business. If you fail to prove any claim against us, you agree to pay all our legal costs, expenses and attorneys fees incurred in defending that claim. You agree that the exclusive venue for any legal action against InterNACHI itself, allegedly arising out of this Agreement or our membership in InterNACHI, will be in Boulder County, Colorado. Before bringing any such action, you must provide InterNACHI with 30 days written notice of the nature of the claim, in sufficient detail and with sufficient supporting documents that InterNACHI can evaluate it. In any action against us or InterNACHI, you waive trial by jury.

10) If a court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. This Agreement represents our entire agreement; there are no terms other than those set forth herein. All prior discussions are merged into this Agreement. No statement or promise by us shall be binding unless in writing and signed by one of our authorized officers. Any modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by you and by one of our authorized officers. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees. You will have no cause of action against us after one year from the date of the inspection.

11) You agree to pay all costs and attorneys fees we incur in collecting the fees owed to us. If the Client is a corporation, LLC, or similar entity, you personally guarantee payment of the fee.

12) If you request a re-inspection, the re-inspection is subject to the terms of this Agreement.

13) You may not assign this Agreement.

14) If a court finds any term of this Agreement ambiguous or requiring judicial interpretation, the court shall not construe that term against us by reason of the rule that any ambiguity in a document is construed against the party drafting it. You had the opportunity to consult qualified counsel before signing this.

15) If there is more than one Client, you are signing on behalf of all of them, and you represent that you are authorized to do so.

16) The Inspection will not include an appraisal of the value of the property or a survey. The written report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any kind. This Inspection does not determine whether the property is insurable. 

17) Systems, items, and conditions which are not within the scope of the building inspection include, but are not limited to: radon, formaldehyde, lead paint, asbestos, toxic or flammable materials, molds, fungi, other environmental hazards; pest infestation; security and fire protection systems; household appliances; humidifiers; paint, wallpaper and other treatments to windows, interior walls, ceilings, and floors; recreational equipment or facilities; pool/spa water purification systems (ozone generator/saltwater, etc.); underground storage tanks, energy efficiency measurements; motion or photo-electric sensor lighting; concealed or private secured systems; water wells; all overflow drains; heating systems accessories; solar heating systems; photovoltaic systems (solar panel); heat exchangers; sprinkling systems; water softener or purification systems; central vacuum systems; window-mount or wall-mount air conditioners or gas-powered air conditioners; air quality control systems; telephone, intercom or cable TV systems; antennae, lightning arrestors, low voltage electrical systems, landscape lighting, load controllers; trees or plants; governing codes, ordinances, statutes, and covenants; and manufacturer specifications, recalls, and EIFS; underground or concealed pipes, sewer lines, septic systems, electrical lines and circuits; excluded is the assurance of a dry basement or crawl space; also excluded is the assurance that double and triple pane glazing seals in windows are intact; noise transmission, determination of odors. Client understands that these systems, items and conditions are excluded from this inspection. Any general comments about these systems, items, and conditions of the written report or verbally are informal only and DO NOT represent an inspection.

18) The condition of certain systems, components and equipment will be randomly sampled by the Inspector. Examples include, but may not be restricted to, window/door operation, electrical receptacles, switches and lights, cabinets, mortar, masonry, paint and caulking integrity, roof covering materials, and examination of interior and exterior surfaces for signs of moisture ingress.

19) The inspection excludes defects such as cracking, leaking, surface discolorations, or landslides resulting from hidden defects, including but not limited to, water leaks, land subsidence, or other geological problems. The inspection also excludes merely cosmetic features, including but not limited to, paint, wall coverings, carpeting, flooring, paneling, lawn, and shrubs. The Inspector is not required to determine property boundary lines or encroachments.

20) We are not responsible for correcting or mitigating Radon issues. As a courtesy, we may offer comments related to Radon mitigation, but these will not obligate us to create or implement a mitigation plan.

21) If you are working with a third party for a service. They are not affiliated with Details Home Inspections, LLC. Any issues or discrepancy you have contact them directly. Details Home Inspections, LLC. makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the performance or adequacy of the contractors/third party. Details Home Inspections, LLC. expressly disclaims any liability for errors and omissions or workmanship. No warranty of any kind, implied or expressed.

22) Some inspections have limitations due to the type of inspection as mentioned above in item (3).  These are a non-invasive visual partial inspection. Some items are not inspected, hidden defects may exist. These may include, but are not limited to: Builder's Warranty, Maintenance, Interior only, Limited due to client request. 

23) If you would like a large print version of this Agreement before signing it, you may request one by emailing us.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT. I AGREE TO IT AND ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING A COPY OF IT.

DEFINITIONS-

SATISFACTORY- Indicates the component is functionally consistent with its original purpose, but may show signs of normal wear and tear and deterioration. 

MARGINAL- Indicates the component will probably require repair or replacement anytime within 5 years. 

POOR- Indicates the component will need repair or replacement now or in the very near future. 

SAFETY HAZARD- Denotes a condition that is unsafe and in need of prompt attention.

RECOMMEND LICENSED CONTRACTOR RE-EVAUATE- Indicates that it is recommended that a qualified licensed contractor re-evaluate areas of concern and throughout the entire system mentioned/referred.

TYPICAL WEAR- may show signs of normal wear and tear and deterioration. Ordinary wear and tear is the natural and gradual deterioration/aging of the system, from normal use.