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happytobreathe
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Sorry another ? Do inspectors guarantee their work?
I am just wondering if the companies really do this. Is it true?!?!?
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Posted 11/8/09 7:24 PM  |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Sorry another ? Do inspectors guarantee their work?
no. they have long statments that state that. you usually sign something (or at least i think we did) that states there is no "guarantee" I don't think they would be able to stay in business if they did
ETA: here's what mine states:
NOT A WARRANTY
THE SERVICES PERFORMED, THE AGREEMENT, AND THE REPORT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY, AN
INSURANCE POLICY, OR A GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND; NOR DO THEY SUBSTITUTE FOR ANY DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW.
There are no warranties made against roof leaks, wet basements, or mechanical breakdowns. The report is NOT a listing
of repairs that need to be made. Therefore, you agree NOT to hold us responsible for future failure and repair,
THIS REPORT IS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF OUR CLIENT AS NAMED IN THE INSPECTION AGREEMENT. It may
not be used or relied upon by any other person unless that person is specifically named by us in the Inspection Agreement
or for the non-discovery of any patent or latent defects in material, workmanship, or other conditions of the property which
may occur or become evident after the date the services were performed; nor for any alledged non-disclosure of conditions
that are the express responsibility of the seller of the property. You agree to assume all the risk for conditions which are
concealed from view or inaccessible to us at the time that the services were performed.
as a recipient of this report. Distribution of this report to any third party without the written consent of the inspector and
WIN Home Inspection is prohibited. As the client, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of this report and to
reasonably protect the report from distribution to any third party. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless
if any third party brings a claim against us relating to the inspection or to this report.
Message edited 11/8/2009 8:02:30 PM.
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ChrisDee
My Girls
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Re: Sorry another ? Do inspectors guarantee their work?
This is why you need an actual Engineer! We used a home inspector and found out the week we moved in that we had $52,000 worth of structural defects in our home that he totally missed! We tried to sue and after spending $5,000 in legal fees were told that we would probably win on PAPER but we would never be able to collect. The upstairs of our home was sinking into the downstairs in the middle by 4 inches. It was something that should have been picked up EASILY. I am the one who actually realized something was wrong.
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Shellyfj
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Re: Sorry another ? Do inspectors guarantee their work?
nope.
And when we buy another house, we'll definitely be getting an engineer instead of a home inspector.
Our home inspector missed so many things, it's crazy.
Leaky roof (more than one spot), termites, carpenter ants and so much more 
Message edited 11/9/2009 4:11:48 AM.
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rkoenke
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Re: Sorry another ? Do inspectors guarantee their work?
i recently had a verbal engineer inspection. and they said they never heard of a "verbal" but i knew there was nothing wrong with the house. he warned me that nothing is written or guaranteed without the report.
he also said that alot of companies aren't getting their certifications b/c more schooling needs to be done and so, they give verbals, not written reports.
so word to the wise... make sure your engineer has a license! and, it's updated.
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ave1024
I Took The Wrong Road
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Re: Sorry another ? Do inspectors guarantee their work?
Posted by ChrisDee
This is why you need an actual Engineer! We used a home inspector and found out the week we moved in that we had $52,000 worth of structural defects in our home that he totally missed! We tried to sue and after spending $5,000 in legal fees were told that we would probably win on PAPER but we would never be able to collect. The upstairs of our home was sinking into the downstairs in the middle by 4 inches. It was something that should have been picked up EASILY. I am the one who actually realized something was wrong.
Engineers don't guarantee their work either. If you read the very fine print, they will say something like "if we can't see it, we can't guarantee it".
And let's face it, if they missed something it's probably due to the fact that they didn't see it.
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| Posted 11/9/09 11:29 AM |
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ChrisDee
My Girls
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Re: Sorry another ? Do inspectors guarantee their work?
Posted by ave1024
Posted by ChrisDee
This is why you need an actual Engineer! We used a home inspector and found out the week we moved in that we had $52,000 worth of structural defects in our home that he totally missed! We tried to sue and after spending $5,000 in legal fees were told that we would probably win on PAPER but we would never be able to collect. The upstairs of our home was sinking into the downstairs in the middle by 4 inches. It was something that should have been picked up EASILY. I am the one who actually realized something was wrong.
Engineers don't guarantee their work
either. If you read the very fine print, they will say something like "if we can't see it, we can't guarantee it".
And let's face it, if they missed something it's probably due to the fact that they didn't see it.
Just wanted to add that it was totally visible! As a matter of fact, the previous owner must have had it looked into because there were holes cut in the walls in the utility room, and garage in the EXACT spots that the Engineer needed to look at. Also the kitchen floor had a 4 inch slant. The PE said that it was NOT a hidden issue and that is why the lawyer said that we could win. The PE also said that he would have been liable if he had done the original inspection.
Message edited 11/12/2009 3:19:59 PM.
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