| Integrity Engineering, LLC | P.O. Box 3350 | 8508 Ventnor Ave. 1st fl., Margate NJ 08402 | Phone/Fax (888) 272-6999 |
SCHEDULING A HOME INSPECTION
My schedule is available online for your convenience, at www.wildgate.com/users/zack. You can request a specific day and time, or you can call me directly to schedule toll-free at (888) 272-6999. Appointments requested before 2:00 PM will usually be confirmed same day, while appointments made after that would be confirmed no later than 9:00 AM the following morning. I generally do not perform inspections on weekends.
EXECUTION OF PRE-INSPECTION AGREEMENT
A requirement of licensure in New Jersey as well as for insurance purposes is your execution of a pre-inspection agreement with Integrity Engineering, LLC, prior to the start of the inspection. The agreement details what systems and components are, and are not to be inspected. It also explains the nature of a property inspection, requirements of the inspector, and my fee. And, it provides for you to note whether you want your agent to get a copy of the summary report. You will receive this document to review no later than the day following the scheduling of your inspection. To view or print a copy of this standard agreement, click on either the home or condo inspection links.
INVOICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
At the time you receive the pre-inspection agreement, I will include my invoice for the inspection services. My fee is payable prior to my starting the inspection, by check made out to Integrity Engineering, LLC. My published fees can be found by clicking here.
THE DAY BEFORE INSPECTION
Prior to the inspection, I will obtain all of the pertinent information about the building needed for the report including ownership, location, agent information, and to the extent possible, age of building, number of rooms and whether there are any outbuildings or detached structures. I will contact the local construction official to determine if and when any improvements had been made to the property such as additions and, decks in recent years.
If you are a prospective buyer, I recommend that if you have the time, review the state regulations on property inspections the night before the inspection. For your convenience, you can click here to access the NJ Home Inspection Board regulations.
THE DAY OF INSPECTION
You are invited to accompany me on the inspection. We'll meet at the premises at the appointed time. Keep in mind that you will receive a detailed report with concise explanations and detailed, annotated photographs so in the event you are not able to attend, you will see exactly what you would have seen on the actual visit. If you are the prospective buyer, please be aware that my liability insurance does not cover you in the event you accidently damage the owner's property during the course of the inspection. If you are the property owner, note that I'm bonded and insured.
THE INSPECTION WALK-THROUGH
I will inspect the outside, then inside. If there is a crawl space, that is inspected last. Note that I am not required to inspect any areas that are blocked, deemed by me to be unsafe, or if my inspection would likely cause damage. My inspection is a visual one, and by state requirements, not technically exhausting. If you need specific items inspected or evaluated that go beyond a standard inspection but for which I am qualified and/or certified, we will need to have these additional services specified in advance by separate agreement per State requirement. Refer to the pre-inspection agreement language for what is included (and excluded) from the home inspection.
I will gather information as I progress through the building. Any areas of concern will be photographed noted, for inclusion in the final report. When data-gathering is complete, I will go over my findings with you (if you accompany me) and then return to my office to cpmplete the report..
THE DAY FOLLOWING THE INSPECTION
The final report will be edited and completed no later than the following morning. Depending on your preference, the report can be overnight mailed, FAXed, e-mailed or downloaded from this website from a password-protected area. Or, depending on my schedule and your location, I may be able to deliver it personally.
POST-INSPECTION SERVICES:
Of course, I will be available to discuss the final report with you or your designated agent, with your prior permission. If you are a prospective buyer and there are deficiencies you ask the seller to correct, I will return for one post-inspection visit to verify that those items are corrected. Please note that this is not a repeat of my previous inspection - I will only visually inspect the items that you had asked the seller to correct.
Buyers need to know...
On occasion, a seller may swap out fixtures, water heater or other systems or equipment in their property immediately prior to settlement, believing they are doing the buyer a favor, or for other less-than-honorable reasons. If this occurs, something I had previously inspected that appeared to be in good working order at the time may have been replaced with something in an inferior condition. Also, new roof or plumbing leaks, electrical problems or other random issues may surface between the time of my original inspection and your settlement due to normal wear and tear, component failure or a weather event like high wind or flooding rains. For this reason, I strongly encourage clients to take a personal interest in their pre-settlement walk-through. If you discover anything of concern, call me immediately to discuss.
DOWN THE ROAD:
Your inspection report is a "snapshot" of the condition of the property at the time of my visual inspection. At any time in the future, should you need to refer back to your inspection report, please call me and I'll be pleased to respond. Please note that as stated in the pre-inspection agreement, this report is not transferrable to any other party.
saac G. Lilienfeld, PE, CEM, NJ Licensed Home Inspector serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties
