SPEC
P.O. Box 12
Harriman, Tennessee 37748
Phone: 865.804.1111
jwfoster@spec-tn.com
TN LICENSE #238

Home Inspectors of Tennessee
Association Certified Master Inspector

American Society of Home
Inspection Certified Inspector

American Home inspector Training
Institute Certified Inspector

General Questions

At SPEC we invite your questions and comments. You may always use the contact information in the margin of each page to call or email us, or you may use the form we have provided to aid you in submitting your request or comment.

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Scheduling Data

If you have contacted SPEC, scheduled an inspection, and you need to submit the necessary data, we have provided a form to aid you. Please be aware that submitting this form alone does not schedule an inspection. You must contact us by phone or email to get on the schedule. A telephone call will expedite your service.

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Client(s) Name:
Address of Property to be Inspected: (include street name, house number, city and zip code)
Construction Type: (basement, slab, crawlspace, split foyer, two story, etc.)
Square Footage of heated or finished space:
Square Footage of unheated or unfinished space: (not computed in the above square footage, if applicable)
Age of Home:
Is Home Occupied: (will we be disturbing anyone?)
Client Phone Number(s):
Client Mailing Address: (IF you wish the printed report and CD to be mailed to you)
Client Email: (IF you would like a copy of report emailed)
Realtor representing you or other additional contact person:
Realtor telephone number(s):
Do you wish that a copy of the report be given to the realtor/contact listed?
Questions/Comments:

Inspection Agreement

Acceptance of the inspection agreement contract is required prior to the performance of a home inspection. In this section is a downloadable inspection agreement for you to review and instruction if you do not plan to be present at the home inspection.

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If you will not be able to attend the physical inspection and you do not plan to pay the inspection fee by credit/debit card or electronic check, please follow the instructions below:

Inspection Agreement Download

Download and print the Inspection Agreement
In the appropriate locations on the agreement, fill in your name, address to be inspected, a good contact telephone number and the fee amount you agreed to when you contact SPEC.
Sign and date the Inspection Agreement. (Your copy of the Inspection Agreement with my signature will be an integral part of your Inspection report)
Return the inspection Agreement to SPEC to be received by the inspection date.

You may scan the Inspection Agreement and send it to jwfoster@spec-tn.com

You may mail the Inspection Agreement to:

SPEC
P.O. Box 12
Harriman, TN 37748

If you plan to pay the inspection fee by check, please include it when mailing the inspection agreement. If you choose to pay by credit/debit card or electronic check the acceptance of the inspection agreement is integral with the payment process. (see below)

Payment Methods

At SPEC we encourage our clients to be present at their home inspection and we gladly accept cash or checks at that time. But if you choose to use a credit/debit card or electronic check, we provide a secure PayPal Payment Center , for your convenience.

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THIS INSPECTION AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

1. Client requests a limited visual inspection of the residential structure (primary building) identified at the above address by SPECIALIZED

PROPERTY EVALUATION CONSULTANTS herein after collectively referred as the "Company" and Client hereby represents and warrants that all

approvals necessary have been secured for Company's entrance on to the property.

2. Client warrants: (a) they have read the following Agreement carefully, (b) they understand they are bound by all the terms of this contract, and (c)

they will read the entire inspection report when received and promptly call Company with any questions they may have.

3. Client understands that the inspection and inspection report are performed and prepared for their sole, confidential and exclusive use. Use of all

disclosures contained in the report is specifically restricted to the transaction for which the inspection was performed. USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON

THE REPORT BY OTHER THAN CLIENT OR CLIENT'S AGENTS FOR OTHER TRANSACTIONS, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

4. Company agrees to perform a limited visual inspection of the residential structure at the above address and to provide Client with a written opinion

as to the apparent general condition of the structure's components and systems, including identification of significant observable deficiencies as they

exist at the time of inspection.

5. The inspection excludes latent and concealed defects and deficiencies. Any area which is not exposed to view, is concealed, is inaccessible

because of soil, walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishing or any other thing is not included in this inspection. The inspection does not include any

destructive testing or dismantling. Client agrees to assume all risk for conditions that are concealed from view at the time of the inspection or exist in

any area excluded from inspection by the terms of this agreement. Maintenance and other items may be discussed but will NOT form a part of the

inspection report. The following areas/items, systems and components are among those NOT included in the inspection:

Code or zoning violations System or component installation

Permit research Latent or concealed defects

Termites or other wood destroying insects, rodents or other

pests, dry-rot or fungus

Structural, geological, soil, wave action or hydrological stability, survey,

engineering, analysis or testing.

Solar heating systems Private water or sewage systems

Adequacy or efficiency of any system or component Repair cost estimates

Building value appraisal Radio controlled devices

Automatic gates Elevators, lifts, dumbwaiters

Thermostatic or time clock controls Water softener or purifiers

Radiant heat systems Furnace heat exchanger

Pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steambaths, fountains or other

types of or related systems and components

Gas appliances such as fire pits, barbecues, heaters and lamps, Main gas

shut off valve. Any gas leaks

Odors or noise Seismic safety

Freestanding appliances Security or fire safety systems

Personal property Any adverse condition that may affect the desirability of the property

Proximity to railroad tracks or airplane routes Boundaries, easements or rights of way

Unique/technically complex systems or components System or component life expectancy

Asbestos, radon gas, lead paint, urea formaldehyde, toxic or

flammable chemicals, water or air quality, PCB's or other toxins,

electromagnetic fields, underground storage tanks, proximity to

toxic waste sites or other environmental or health hazards

Items specifically noted as excluded in the inspection report

*If inspection is desired of any of the areas/items, systems or components listed above, then Client shall contact the appropriate professionals.

6. Client understands that the inspection and inspection report do not constitute a guarantee or warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose, expressed or implied, or insurance policy, nor is it a substitute for real estate transfer disclosures that may be required by law.

Home Inspection Agreement

P.O. Box 12

Harriman, TN 37748

(865) 804-1111

Credit for portions of the herein form is given to the Housing Inspection foundation, National Headquarters, 8383 East Evans Road, Scottsdale Arizona 85260 U.S.A. (602) 998-4422.

7. The report on CD(Compact Disk) to be prepared by Company shall be considered the final and exclusive findings of Company of the structure.

Client understands and agrees they will not rely on any oral statements made by the Inspector prior to the issuance of the written report. Client

further understands and agrees Company reserves the right to modify the inspection report for a period of time that shall not exceed forty eight (48)

hours after the written inspection report has first been delivered to Client.

8. 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 contractors repair, 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. The parties agree that no

action may be brought to recover damages against Specialized Property Evaluation Consultants more than one year after delivery of the written

report to the client.

9. Unresolved disputes, except one for non-payment of fees, shall proceed to binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the construction

industry rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that the parties shall select an arbitrator who is familiar with the real estate inspection

profession. The arbitrator shall conduct summary judgment motions and enforce full discovery rights as would a court, and shall follow the

substantive rules of law. I understand that I am giving up my right to a jury trial.

10. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that Company is not an insurer, that the payment for the subject inspection is

based solely on the value of the service provided by Company in the performance of a limited visual inspection of the general condition of the

structure's system and components as described in Paragraph 4 and production of a written inspection report, that because of the limited nature of

this inspection the inspection cannot be expected to uncover all defects or deficiencies within the structure and that it is impracticable and extremely

difficult to fix the actual damages, if any, which may result from a failure to perform such services. Thus, Client and Company agree that in the event

that Company breaches its obligation or duty to perform such service and Client is thereby damaged, then the liability of Company (including it's

officers, agents and employees) shall be fixed at a sum equal to the amount of the fee paid by the customer for the inspection report.

11. Client understands and agrees that if they are not present at the time of the inspection and therefore do not sign this Agreement that this

agreement will form a part of the inspection report and acceptance of the inspection report by Client shall and payment therefore will constitute

acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Specialized Property Evaluation Consultants requires an inspection agreement to be

signed by Client prior to performing an inspection. If you were not present at the inspection and did not sign the Inspection Agreement you, by

accepting, paying for, and/or using the inspection report you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the inspection

agreement and further agree that the inspection agreement will form a part of the inspection report.

12. If any portion of this Agreement is found to invalid or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator the remaining terms shall remain in force between

the parties.

13. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. No oral agreements, understandings or representations shall change,

modify or amend any part of this agreement. No change or modification shall be enforceable against any part unless such changes or modification

is in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the parties hereto and their spouses, heirs, executors,

administrators, successors, assigns and representatives of any kind whatsoever.

The home inspection and inspection report will be in accordance with the Standards of Practice promulgated by the commissioner of the Tennessee

Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Regulatory Boards.

I have read, understand and agree to all the terms and conditions of this contract and to pay the fee listed above.

James W. Foster

Tennessee license number: 238

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