The Client understands and agrees that this Contract is a part of the Inspection Report and acceptance of, or payment for, the Inspection Report by the Client will confirm acceptance of this agreement. The Client understands that this report and any information therein is intended for the sole use of the Client and shall not substitute, replace or be used in lieu of any required Transfer Disclosure Statements and shall not be disclosed to any person or persons other than the parties to the transaction for which this Inspection report was ordered. Nothing in the Inspection Report, and no opinion of the Inspector, shall be construed as advice to the Client to purchase, or not to purchase, the property. This contract supersedes all previous communications. We DO NOT do Termite Inspections nor do we inspect crawlspaces of any kind. This is not an Insurance Four Point Inspection or Wind Mitigation. If the property is a condominium or town-home that’s under an HOA agreement, ONLY THE INSIDE AREA OF THE UNIT IS INSPECTED. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling. No exterior, attic space or crawlspace, no roofs, no common areas or outside equipment are included. Accessory Buildings, Aluminum enclosures and/or Awnings or porch covers or Un-Attached Buildings are NOT INCLUDED. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF INSPECTION: The Visual Inspection Service & following Opinion is performed in accordance with accepted Standards of Practice for Professional Home Inspectors as defined by InterNACHI (www.nachi.org/sop) and is intended to provide an opinion, through visual observation, as to the apparent general condition of a building’s components, systems or parts thereof, including the identification of significant observable deficiencies as they exist at the time of the inspection if seen and recognized by the inspector. The observation is limited to a visual survey of certain fixed components and systems of a property. Any area which is not exposed to view, is concealed, blocked or otherwise inaccessible for any reason, including by soil, walls or wall coverings, floors or floor coverings, ceilings, adequate overhead clearance as deemed by the inspector, furnishings, occupant belongings, or any other thing or things, are NOT included in this inspection. Inspection of GAS Appliances, Any Type Fuel Oil, Fireplaces or Fireboxes are NOT included in this inspection other than the SOP noted above. Client agrees to have owners’ personal belongings, located within a closet that has attic access, cleared out and or be protected. Otherwise, that access/attic will not be inspected. Inspector cannot be responsible for others personal property. Client agrees to assume all the risk for all conditions, which are concealed from view at the time of the inspection. Items not identified in the report are to be considered not inspected and NOT to be included in this inspection. This inspection does not include any destructive or dismantling testing. HVAC air handlers that are located in the attic or suspended from a ceiling will not be opened. NOTE: The distribution of conditioned air is not included in the scope of this home inspection. The interior surfaces of the air ducts are not included in the scope of this inspection. Any portion of the air duct system that is enclosed in a chaseway or otherwise not readily accessible is excluded from this inspection. Inspection or testing for mold, mildew, fiberglass, or other environmental concerns is not performed or included in the scope of this inspection. This is not a warranty, guarantee or insurance policy. Roof inspections and interior areas above 10 feet shall be from the eve’s, at ground level or from the floor level at inspector’s discretion. Two or more story roofs with any upper eve height above 22′, or a slope of more than 8/12 and all Tile roofs, won’t be inspected and will be recommended to be inspected by licensed roofer. The exterior inspection area is: 30’at the front, 30′ at the rear and 15′ each side of the primary home.Your report will be delivered by email usually within 24-36 hours. Report is not transferable. CLIENT understands that the report is written for them exclusively. CLIENT agrees that they will not transfer or disclose the inspection report to anyone not related to the sell or purchase of the property. CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Orlando’s Best Home Inspection, LLC. / Gordon Haynes (aka: Gordy Haynes) from any errors and omissions with the inspection and/or third-party claims relating to the inspection & report.

The following are also outside the scope of this inspection and not included: Components that are concealed or inaccessible cannot be inspected and are excluded. For example, underground pipes, waterproofing, concrete or wood floors covered by carpet or other floor covering, wall-framing components, any items concealed or obstructed by insulation, vegetation, furnishings, rugs, wall coverings. Environmental hazards or conditions, including, but not limited to, Chinese Drywall, toxic, reactive, combustible, or corrosive contaminants, wildfire, odors, noise, flood potential, electromagnetic fields, underground storage tanks, asbestos, radon gas, efficiency of gas services or gas appliances of any kind, lead paint, urea formaldehyde, PCBs, (a class of man-made chemicals), water or air quality, the proximity to toxic waste sites, or other environmental or health hazards • Structural integrity of foundations, flooring, walls or roofing, EIFS/synthetic stucco, geological, sinkholes are not included with this inspection, soil or hydro-logical stability, survey, engineering, analysis or testing, permit research or validation, building code or zoning violations • The examination of conditions related to animals, rodents, insects, wood destroying insects, dry rot, organisms, mold and mildew, carcinogens or the damage caused thereby • Custom systems, features and upgrades will be deferred to the seller and/or appropriate professional for instruction of use & warranty, appliances are not inspected for function-just as existing or not. This includes all kitchen, laundry room and garage appliances • Window coverings • Automatic gates, elevators, playground equipment, load control devices, television / telephone systems, security systems to include lighting and display monitors, solar systems, smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, fire suppression systems, sink or tub overflows, humidifiers, buried or underground piping, shower pans, mist systems, steam baths, saunas, spa tubs, fountains, ponds, swimming pools and related equipment including pool enclosures, French drains, central vacuum systems, BBQ’s / smokers, or hidden moisture, fireplace units, per-fab or masonry. • The examination or operation of any well water delivery system and sewage disposal system or component including, but not limited to, septic tanks, cesspools, and/or any underground system or portion thereof, or ejector pumps for rain or waste and water conditioning systems • Landscape or farm irrigation systems • Any item which is hidden from view or impractical to test • Operate any system or component which is shutdown or inoperable • Uniformity or adequacy of cool or heated air supply or ductwork • Obsolete or damaged electric panels such as Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) or Zinco electrical panels, will not be inspected and advised for client to have a licensed electrical contractor inspect. We do not inspect crawlspaces beyond the above SOP, no follow up inspections are included or available with this inspection. The Client agrees to read/review the entire Inspection Report, including all images. The Client understands the report will come only as an emailed PDF report. No hard copies are included for this report. The inspector is a generalist in property inspection requirements and is not acting or performing the duties of a license contractor, structural engineer or expert in any trade. If the inspector recommends further investigation by other specialists, professionals or tradesmen, it will be at the direction of the client and at the client’s expense. Attic inspection requires an access with an opening size of 36” x 22” minimum, switched light above the opening and walk planking through the attic area with a head clearance sufficient as determined by the inspector. Otherwise attic inspection will be limited to viewing from attic access area only if the access is reasonably accessible. Cracking or structural conditions of concrete slabs or wood framing covered by carpeting, tile, laminate or any other floor coverings, blocking view of the inspector, are excluded from this inspection.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY: The Client agrees there is not, and will not be, ANY LIABILITY OTHER THAN THE FEE CHARGED BY GORDY HAYNES of Orlando’s Best Home Inspection, LLC, THE INSPECTION COMPANY (Orlando’s Best Home Inspection, LLC) AND/OR INSPECTOR FOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS related to the home inspection and report. We assume no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects, either current or arising in the future. In all cases, our liability is limited to liquidated damages in an amount not greater than the fee you paid us. You waive any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building. Should a dispute arise, Client agrees to be solely responsible for court cost and their own attorney fees. This applies to anyone who is damaged or has to pay expenses of any kind because of undetected/undisclosed defects in this inspection and report. This liability limitation is binding on Client, his/her company and Client’s spouses, heirs, principals, and anyone else who may otherwise claim through the Client. Client assumes the risk of all losses greater than the fee paid for the inspection. Any dispute, controversy, interpretation or claim including claims for, but not limited to, breach of contract, any form of negligence, fraud or misrepresentation arising out of, from or related to, this contract or arising out of, from or related to the inspection or inspection report shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the provisions of the Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree that the exclusive venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be in the county where we have our principal place of business, “OR” if claim results in or related InterNACHI, per their requirements. If you fail to prove any claim against us, you agree to pay all our legal costs, expenses and attorney’s fees incurred in defending that claim. In any action against us, you waive trial by jury.
The decision of the Arbitrator appointed, shall be final and binding and judgment of the Award may be entered in any Court of competent jurisdiction per SOP. Client and/or Client’s Representative(s) are totally responsible for their own safety during the inspection process. Client agrees to be responsible for any damage to property components / systems resulting from normal operation of components by the Inspector. The report does contain technical language, if at any time the Client(s) or Client’s Representative do not understand any statement or observation in the report, it is the Client(s) responsibility to consult with the inspector or Inspection Company to receive further clarification. Client understands and agrees all images taken become the exclusive property of Gordy Haynes and maybe used for marketing if the client buys the property. If there is more than one Client, you are signing on behalf of all of them, and you represent that you are authorized to do so.
NOTE: We no longer offer inspections for some occupied properties or properties that have either the power off or the water off OR that have been “Winterized”. If we are scheduled for an inspection, and upon arrival, find either the power or water is off or Tape and signs indicate the home is “Winterized”, we will cancel the inspection and leave. You agree to a $75.00 cancellation fee. No follow up or re-inspections are included or available with any inspection. We do NOT turn on any “Off” breakers, water shut-off’s, switches or controls found in the “Off” position. Remember: If you are recommended further review by licensed professional(s), it’s at your expense, in your best interest and your responsibility to schedule those BEFORE you close. We request a licensed agent open and close the property and if the property is occupied, the agent is requested to stay for the full inspection due to obvious liability concerns. It’s the client’s responsibility to explain this to the agent.
I have carefully read, understand and agree to the above terms.
Client agrees to be responsible for any damage caused by inspector turning on water related items.
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Property Address:
Client Signature: X_______________________________Date:________ / / 2025
Inspector (Gordy Haynes): ____Gordy Haynes___________Date:_______ / / 2025____Fee: $