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General Home Inspections Include:
  • Site Plans
  • Plantings
  • Irrigation
  • Gates and Fences
  • Electrical Service
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  • Fixtures and Faucets
  • Furnaces
  • Water Heaters
  • Air Conditioners
  • Ductwork
  • Cabinetry and Countertops
  • Interior Doors and Trim
  • Appliances
  • Ventilation
  • Egress
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    Industrial, Commercial, Multiple Dwelling Inspections

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    Full Home Inspection

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  • 1000 sq.ft. to 1999 sq.ft.

  • 2000 sq.ft. to 2499 sq.ft.

  • 2500 sq.ft. to 2999 sq.ft.

  • 3000 sq.ft. to 3499 sq.ft.

  • 3500 sq.ft. to 3999 sq.ft.

  • 4000 sq.ft. to 4999 sq.ft.

  • 5000 sq.ft. to 5999 sq.ft.

  • 6000 sq.ft. to 6999 sq.ft.

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    Construction in Progress Inspections
    - Footing Inspection $  100.00
    - Framing Inspection
      (including rough plumbing/electric & HVAC)
    200.00 - Second Hour
      (or part thereof)
    75.00
    - Insulation Inspection 100.00
    - Final Inspection as per chart
    Pool Equipment $  50.00
    Spa Equipment (separate) 50.00
    Pool & Spa Equipment (combo) 75.00
    Roof Covering Inspection
    (invasive, with owners permission)
    200.00
    Radon Testing (2-canister set) 120.00
     
    Re-inspections
    - First Hour (or part thereof) $  150.00
    - Second Hour (or part thereof) 75.00
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    - INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, and MULTIPLE DWELLING RE-INSPECTIONS - call for Quote.

    Residential Remodeling Consultants
    Home Inspections Agreement

    RESIDENTIAL REMODELING CONSULTANTS, hereinafter called RC, agrees to perform an Inspection
    for ________________________________________________, hereinafter called CLIENT, of the property
    located at ___________________________________________________, for the FEE of ____________,
    payable in full at the time of the inspection.
    THE TYPE OF INSPECTION IS (check as applicable):
    ( ) Roof Covering only     ( ) Structural only
    ( ) Pool Equipment   ( ) Spa Equipment
    ( ) Mechanical, Electrical Systems only
    ( ) Interior Home Inspection only
    ( ) Other ________________________________________
    For the above mentioned fee, RC will perform this limited inspection and report the Inspectors opinions of the condition of this item, to the Client, as it exists, at the time of the inspection.
    ( ) Full Home Inspection
    For the above mentioned fee, RC will conduct a Full Home Inspection consisting of a VISUAL INSPECTION of the home, limited to the accessible areas, both interior and exterior, and of the Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, and other major systems of the home, with the sole intent of reporting to the client, the conditions of this home, as they exist, at the time of the Inspection. The Inspection report will reflect the opinion of the Inspector regarding the structural stability, function, and safety of the various aspects of the home. The Inspection is NOT Technically Exhaustive (as defined in the BoTR rule R4-30102.19) and will be conducted within the guidelines of the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration Standards of Practice. Sellers of occupants belongings, such as appliances, furniture, rugs, wall hangings and stored items, will not be moved for the purpose of this inspection.
    ITEMS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED are as follows:
    Septic systems, Private Water Wells, Fire-sprinkler systems, Underground systems, Underground footings, Items hidden in walls, floors or ceilings, Low voltage systems (telephone, television, cable T.V., security alarm, intercom, ground lighting), Accessory buildings, Ball courts and fields, Patio equipment, Easement, right-of-way, Building and Zoning adherences, and Environmental issues (including asbestos, lead paint, radon gas, mold or mildew, water pollutants, formaldehyde, toxic substances, flammable materials, all of which require laboratory testing, are not within the scope and purpose of this inspection), UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED HERE:

    _______________________________________________________________________________________.

    ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUESTED are as follows:

    _______________________________________________________________________________________.
    Client understands the following inspection items are not included in the Rules and Standards of the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration:  Pools, Spas, Lawn Sprinklers,                   , and may not be within the jurisdiction of this governing body.
    Client understands the Home Inspection Report is the sole property of Residential Remodeling Consultants, copies of which are submitted for a fee, to the Client named above, for the exclusive use by this Client only. The report, and the information contained within, may not be used by another party, for any reason, without the written consent of RC.
    Client understands and agrees that the Inspection and report are NOT to be considered a guarantee or warranty of the items inspected, nor is it a guarantee that all defects of the property were discovered, nor is it a warranty of the condition or function or safety of undisclosed items or unreported defects. RESIDENTIAL REMODELING CONSULTANTS IS NOT A GUARANTOR OR INSURER OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE HOME, DISCLOSED OR UNDETECTED.
    Client further understands and agrees that any estimated cost of repair included in the report, is for the convenience of the Client only. Due to the many factors that effect the cost of the labor and materials, including but not limited to, price fluctuations, availablility of labor and materials, varying overheads and profit margins, scheduling, acts of God, etc., Residential Remodeling Consultants assumes no responsibility and the Client agress to hold RC harmless, for the accuracy of these estimates, and RC strongly suggests estimates for any and all repair work be obtained from the applicable qualified tradesman capable of performing the work.
    In the event controversy should arise between RC and the Client, which is not promptly decided, said controversy shall be decided by arbitration, administered by, and in accordance with the related industry rules of the American Arbitration Association. Client and RC agree to give written notice, ten (10) days in advance of intent to invoke the arbitration clause. Client shall allow RC and its agents free access to the property to inspect the disputed areas. The decision rendered by the arbitrators shall be final.
    Client agrees, by signing this agreement, that should RC, its agents or employees, be found liable for loss or damage, of any kind, by way of arbitration or by a jurisdictional court, due to negligence, breach of contract, or failure to perform the agreed upon obligations for any other reason, said liability is limited solely to the amount of the fee paid by the Client for the inspection and report, as designated above.
    CLIENTS STATEMENT:    I have read, understand, and agree to all the provisions specified herein:

     

     
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         RC Inspector and AZ Certification #
               
    ____________________________________________
         Client
     
    ________________
        date
     
    __________________________
         RC File #
     
    _____________
        date
       
    ____________________________________________
         Clients Agent
     
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        date
     


     
     Notice:    
    The Arizona State Board of Technical Registration Standards of Practice (Section 2.2a) requires a signed agreement prior to the delivery of the report. Please read, fill in, sign, and return to Residential Remodeling Consultants prior to the inspection.
    Residential Remodeling Consultants policy is payment at the time of the inspection. Please bring payment on the day of the inspection or send payment prior to the day of inspection.
     

    Sample Inspection Report

     

    RESIDENTIAL
    REMODELING
    CONSULTANTS
    INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL BUILDING, and RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTIONS
    SKILLFULLY PERFORMED, RESPONSIBLY PRESENTED, PROFESSIONALLY REPORTED

     
    GENERAL
    HOME INSPECTION

     

    FILE #: 24000   DATE: 01/01/04

     

    CLIENT
    John & Joan Doe

    PROPERTY ADDRESS
    1234 W. Freedom Lane
    Anytown, AZ 01234

    AGENT
    Jill Doe
    Some USA Realty
    1234 N. 27th Drive #100
    Phoenix, Arizona 01234

    INSPECTOR
    Peter J. Leeds
    AZ Certification # 38044

     

     

    P.O. Box 542
    Gilbert, Arizona 85299
    CA. General Builders License #B408052
    EBPHI National Home Inspector, ASI ID# 92-US-92010665
    (480) 813-2463
    Fax (480) 635-9293
     

    RESIDENTIAL
    REMODELING CONSULTANTS

    _________________________RATING LEGEND_________________________
    1=NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION 2=NOT OPERATIONAL/VERY WORN 3=PARTLY OPERATIONAL/WORN 4=OPERATIONAL/NORMAL E=REPAIR COST ESTIMATED

    SITE PLAN REMARKS 1 2 3 4 E
     
    1. DRAINAGE, GRADING
    Site drainage is generally adequate.       X  
     
    2. TREES
    N/A          
     
    3. PLANTS, VINES, SHRUBS
    Plants are growing against the stem wall around the perimeter of the home. Suggest trimming, to avoid moisture and insect damage.       X  
    Type: Rock

    4. GROUND COVER
    At the front yard only. The rear and side yard landscaping is not installed, as of this inspection.       X  
    Zones ( 0 )

    5. IRRIGATION, SPRINKLERS
    N/A - none present.          
    Finish: Concrete

    6. PORCHES, STEPS, RAILINGS
    Slab on grade.
    No railings present, or required.
          X  
    Finish: Concrete

    7. PATIOS, STEPS, RAILINGS
    Slab on grade.
    No railings present, or required.
          X  
    Type:

    8. DECKS, STAIRS, RAILINGS
    N/A - none present.          
    Type: Wood

    9. GATES
    The east-side gate has no latch or gate stop (cannot be secured).
    Suggest repairs.
        X    
    Type: Block, wood, chainlink

    10. FENCES
    The chainlink fence is damaged, at the front east and west sides. Suggest repair. Normal weathering, of the fences, elsewhere.     X    
    Type:

    11. RETAINING WALLS
    N/A          
    Type: Concrete

    12. DRIVEWAYS
    Typical settlement cracks.       X  
    Type: Concrete

    13. WALKWAYS
    Normal settlement cracks.       X  
     
    14. FOUNTAINS, WATERFALLS
    N/A          
    Type:

    15. BARBEQUE, FIRE PITS
    N/A          
    Ventilation: N/A

    16. CRAWLSPACE, BASEMENT
    N/A - none.
    Columns, posts, piers: N/A
             
    EXTERIOR BUILDING REMARKS          
    Type: Stem wall, Slab-on-grade

    17. FOUNDATION, 1st FLOOR
    Normal settlement cracks, where visible.       X  
    Type:

    18. 2nd FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
    N/A - single-story dwelling.          
    Type: Wood frame

    19. WALL CONSTRUCTION
    Finish and Trim: Stucco
    See ITEM #19, ADDITIONAL REMARKS, page 10.
      X      
    Type: Moulded entry, Metal patio

    20. ENTRY DOORS
    Operated. The rear patio door screen is missing. Suggest the screen be installed to check its fit and condition.     X    
    Type: Metal, Dual-pane

    21. WINDOWS
    Operated.
    See ITEM #21, ADDITIONAL REMARKS, page 10.
        X    
     
    22. WINDOW, DOOR TRIM
    The front door jamb and exterior casing is weathered and peeling. Suggest scraping, caulking, and re-painting as needed to seal.     X    
     
    23. SOFFIT, EAVE TRIM
    2X6 fascia and rake boards with 1X2 trim.
    Normal weathering.
          X  

    RC# 24000 Page 1
     

    RESIDENTIAL
    REMODELING CONSULTANTS

    _________________________RATING LEGEND_________________________
    1=NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION 2=NOT OPERATIONAL/VERY WORN 3=PARTLY OPERATIONAL/WORN 4=OPERATIONAL/NORMAL E=REPAIR COST ESTIMATED

    ELECTRICAL, cont. REMARKS 1 2 3 4 E
    Type: Romex

    68. BRANCH-CIRCUIT WIRING
    Copper 120v. Copper 240v. Standard wiring.       X  
    Type: Breakers

    69. OVER-CURRENT DEVICES
    No signs of incompatible wires or devices detected.       X  
    #_0__:

    70. SUB-PANELS
    N/A          
     
    71. LOAD CONTROLLER
    N/A          
     
    72. ALUMINUM WIRING
    N/A - No aluminum 120v. or non-stranded (solid) Aluminum 240v. circuit wiring present.          
    HEATING, COOLING (HVAC) REMARKS          
    System #1 Location: Main system

    73. HEATING   Make:Unitary
    Fuel: Electric. Operated roof-mounted unit. System heated to 95 degrees at supply, and 76 degrees at the return. Acceptable.       X  
     
    74. ELECTRICAL/GAS CONTROLS
    Visual only. Checked for the required electrical service disconnect.       X  
     
    75. FLUE AND FLUE CAP
    N/A          
     
    76. COMBUSTION AIR
    N/A          
     
    77. FLOOR FIRESTOP
    N/A          
    HVAC I.D.#: roof-mounted

    78. AIR-HANDLER   Make: Unitary
    Fuel: Electric. Operated the air-handler unit in the heating mode only.       X  
     
    79. CONDENSATE DRAIN
    Where visible. Checked for the required trap and vent.
    See ITEM #79, ADDITIONAL REMARKS, page 10.
        X    
     
    80. COILS, COOLANT PIPING
    Where visible at the coils and fins.       X  
     
    81. DUCTWORK AND DISTRIBUTION
    Insulated flex-duct. Registers provided to all applicable rooms.
    Distribution is adequate where randomly checked.
          X  
     
    82. THERMOSTAT and FILTERS
    Operated thermostat.
    Checked filter. Suggest servicing the filter monthly.
          X  
    COOLING  I.D.#: BAUH-F036AB

    83. A/C Unit    Make: Unitary
    Fuel: Electric. Est. 2000, 3-ton unit. Due to the cool ambient temperatures, I cannot test the cooling mode (may cause damage to the system).          
    SYSTEM #2    Location:

    84. HEATING    Make:
    Fuel: N/A          
     
    85. ELECTRICAL/GAS CONTROLS
    N/A          
     
    86. FLUE AND FLUE CAP
    N/A          
     
    87. COMBUSTION AIR
    N/A          
     
    88. FLOOR FIRESTOP
    N/A          

    RC# 24000 Page 4
     

    RESIDENTIAL
    REMODELING CONSULTANTS

    Roof Notes

     

    The roof covering over the home is a composition shingle roofing on a 5" in 12" slope. I observed 1-layer of shingles and felt underlayment was used on solid decking. The roofing penetrations are flashed and tarred. No water stains were detected on the interior ceilings, below. Upon walking the roof, I did not observe any broken or missing shingles and they are in good condition at this time. We recommend that at least once a year, or after a major storm, this roof be checked and any broken or missing shingles be replaced. With routine maintenance, such as repairing leaks as they occur (due to the dry climate of this region, developing roof leaks, between storms is common) this type of roof covering generally has a total useful life of 15 +/- years.

     

     

    GENERAL NOTE:

         This inspection was conducted as carefully as possible. Great care was taken to insure that nothing was overlooked. However, due to human limitations, the inspection is limited to the checklist items only, and is not intended as a guarantee or warranty that all deficiencies were uncovered, or against future failure of items and systems, or roof leaks.

         We suggest that all MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING and ROOF work called for in the GENERAL HOME INSPECTION REPORT be of professional quality and completed (unless otherwise agreed upon) prior to the close of escrow.

     

     

    RC# 24000 Page 11

     

     

    CERTIFICATION

    _The Inspector Certifies that:
    A. The purpose and scope of this inspection is to document the conditions of the property, as they exist, at the time of this inspection, and evaluate the structural stability, function and safety of the various aspects of the home. This inspection is not technically exhaustive and is limited to a visual inspection of the components of the home (excluding items specifically noted on the Home Inspection Agreement). This inspection has been conducted in accordance with the State of Arizona Board of Technical Registration Standards of Practice. Residential Remodeling Consultants guarantees the findings of this inspection to be true, insofar as the opinion of the inspector is concerned, in accordance with these standards (Standards of Practice can be obtained at 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2935).
    B. The opinions expressed in and by the Home Inspection Report are the sole opinions of the undersigned Inspector.
    C. The existing conditions of the property inspected as represented in this Home Inspection report, and upon which the Inspectors opinions are based, are correct and true to the best of the Inspectors knowledge and belief.
    D. The Inspector has no interest, now or in the foreseeable future, in the property to which this report pertains.
    E. The Inspector has no interest, for or against, personal or otherwise, in regard to the subject matter of this report, the repair of items found lacking, or in the tradesman contacted to perform said repair, or in the parties of the property sale transaction, including the buyer, seller and their agents.
     

    Except as specified below:

    ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________

    I certify the above statements to be true,

     

    ____________________            _____38044______
    Peter J. Leeds, Inspector              AZ Certification #
    RESIDENTIAL REMODELING CONSULTANTS