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Home Inspection Warranties – The Fine Print

By January 15, 2018February 25th, 2018Buying/Selling Homes, Home Inspections
90 Day Warranty Fine Print

We don’t actually offer the 90 Day Warranty because we believe in providing our clients with the best service through our many value-adding services such as:

  • Confidence in making decisions backed by the full information regarding true condition of a home
  • Licensed, certified & qualified inspector – who is committed to ongoing education
  • Friendly, approachable inspector to address your questions and concerns in plain language
  • Comprehensive standards of practice
  • Detailed report complete with photos, maintenance tips & recommendations
  • After-Inspection Support for as long as you own the home
  • Referrals to trusted vendors to help with your home’s needs

When our clients face a challenge during their journey of homeownership, we are a just a call, email or text away. We provide advice, resources, trusted vendor connections and our support. Because Our Company Cares.

Curious as to learn about the 90 Day Warranty’s that some inspection companies offer? Read below for more information so you can make an informed decision when deciding on a home inspector.

What Does the Warranty Cover?

Warranty Limits

  • Mechanical Coverage is limited to an aggregate maximum of $500
  • Structural Coverage is limited to an aggregate maximum of $2000.

Inclusions

Items reported to be in good working order at the time of inspection, limited to:

Mechanical Coverage:

  • Electrical: Main service panel, secondary service panel, and wiring
  • Plumbing: Water lines, faucets, water heaters, drain lines, gas lines
  • Appliances: Kitchen Appliances including and limited to oven, range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, trash compactor, and garbage disposal
  • Heating/Air (HVAC): Furnace, Air Conditioner, and Thermostats.

Structural Coverage

  • Poured Concrete & Block wall foundations.
  • Floor joists, bottom & top plates, and wall members.
  • Roof leak repair (does not include replacement of bad shingles), load bearing walls, attached garage doors

And now for the exclusions…

Exclusions

  • Secondary or consequential damages
  • Anything reported in to be in less than good working order
  • Water damage
  • Cosmetic repairs
  • Items that are inaccessible without the removal of drywall, concrete, or any other permanently installed covering
  • Refrigerators
  • Appliances, climate controls or fixtures older than 10 years
  • Plumbing stoppages, regardless of reason
  • Well or septic systems or any related components
  • Upgrading failed systems to meet current codes or local ordinances
  • Chimneys, fireplaces, or brick failures of any kind
  • Cracking or scaling concrete
  • Pest damage, including that caused by any and all wood destroying insects and pests
  • Damage caused by any peril is not covered by this contract, which includes but is not limited to; war, riot, civil commotion, earthquake, hurricane, any and all acts of god, or any other outside cause or neglect.

90 Days?

The warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of the inspection, or 22 days from closing whichever is greater. Most often a buyer takes possession of a home 30-60 days from the date of the inspection, leaving 30-60 days remaining of this warranty rather than 90 days from possession which was our first assumption when hearing of this warranty.