Terms and Conditions If an instruction to carry a home condition report is given verbally this will be confirmed in writing by email or letter, detailing the service required (i.e. an energy performance certificate or a full home condition report) and a fee quote. Alternatively, you may place your order online using the website facility and we will normally confirm the order to you in writing by email. The instruction will remain valid unless we advise you in writing that it has been amended/cancelled. Standard fees as quoted by the website, by Home Inspector Yorkshire Ltd, usually applicable to a 3-4 bedroom houses of traditional construction, no more than circa 100 years old and with no access difficulties. If the property you are enquiring about is different to this or if there are any unusual circumstances which might affect our ability to carry out a survey, you must inform us at the time of your enquiry. Where pre-payment has been waived, payment is always due on receipt of our invoice within 14 days of the date of invoice. Interest will be charged at the rate of 2% per month (or part thereof) on all overdue payments. If you dispute the amount shown on the invoice you must inform us as soon as possible. 1. Object A Home Condition Report is a visual assessment of a building, intended to * relate its construction both to today's standards and other properties of similar style and age. * give a balanced general view of its overall condition and condition rate each element. * outline any further investigation needed to support initial findings. * provide a energy performance certificate outlining measures for improvement. 2. Access Every effort will be made to inspect as much of the property as is practicable. The home inspector cannot cause or risk damage and must accept any restrictions imposed by the vendors. Fitted carpets and heavy or fitted furniture will not be moved. Hatches, panels and floor boards will be opened up if the home inspector considers that this can be achieved without unacceptable disruption or damage and access will be gained to voids wherever it is considered safe and sensible so to do. 3. Dampness Moisture meter tests will be taken at appropriate points internally to confirm the effectiveness of any damp proof course. Fitted kitchen cupboards and tiling can often restrict access to walls for this purpose. Much dampness evident within houses results from condensation, especially in bathrooms and built-in wardrobes where ventilation is poor. Specific problems will be highlighted if they are evident at the time of the survey, but some such difficulties only become apparent at a later stage, and cannot always be predicted. 4. Flats The extent of inspection for flats depends upon the age, type and responsibilities for repairs. A copy lease and the most recent management accounts should be made available to the home inspector prior to the survey, but even if this has been possible, you should still study the completed survey report with your legal advisor so that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Possible rights and implications of enfranchisement and lease renewal legislation will not be considered. The interior of the subject flat will be inspected, together with sufficient of the exterior to assess repairing responsibilities or likely contribution to shared costs in blocks where this applies. The report will set out any assumptions which the home inspector has made and limitations on that inspection. 5. Outbuildings, Boundaries and Paths Permanent outbuildings, such as conservatories, garages and brick stores will not be condition rated however comments will be made on the condition of these buildings. Comment will be passed upon the overall condition of fences or garden walls. Paths and drives are often built upon limited foundations, and can be subject to considerable movement; only surface inspection is practicable. 6. Insurance Cost The report will not give an opinion on open market value of the property however you will get reinstatement costs of the property using the BCIS software. 7. Repairs Estimates or quotations should be obtained from builders or appropriate specialists before entering a binding contract for the purchase of the property. The full extent of repair work necessary may not become apparent until after work has started. 8. Equal Opportunities We are committed to equal opportunities and take complaints about discrimination seriously. We may use complaints about discrimination to review our policies and procedures. This is to make sure we treat everyone fairly. We may record information about the ethnic background, sex and disability of everyone who makes a complaint so that we promote and maintain our equal opportunities commitment. We will keep all information confidential. <<Back