Basic Home Inspection $350.00
(for all basic home inspections)

 
 
 
 

Below is a sample of the table of contents from our home inspection report with three appendices.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
INSPECTION CONTRACT
INSPECTION AGREEMENT 266 CMR 6.00: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
   
INSPECTION REPORT
INSPECTION CONDITIONS STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
BUILDING DESCRIPTION KITCHEN/S
PRESENT AT INSPECTION BATHROOM/S
CONDITION DESIGNATIONS ENTRY WAYS & FOYERS
ABBREVIATIONS HALLWAYS & INTERIOR STAIRS
EXTERIOR LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM
ROOF FAMILY & DEN & STUDY
ROOF DRAINAGE MASTER BEDROOM
ATTIC BEDROOM/S
BUILDING UTILITIES & SERVICES ADDITIONAL ROOMS
BASEMENT & CRAWL SPACES ITEMS NOT OBSERVED & REASON/S
FOUNDATION SYSTEM ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
   
APPENDIX A  
PRIOR TO CLOSING  
   
APPENDIX B  
ABOUT YOUR REPORT            asbestos-cement shingles
THE TRUTH ABOUT LEAKS            metal roofing
EXTERIOR SURFACES & SIDINGS            single ply membranes
            aluminum siding FLOORS
            vinyl siding STAIRS
            steel siding WALLS & CEILINGS
            stone DOORS
            stucco WINDOWS
            wood siding APPLIANCES CHIMNEYS
            plywood FIREPLACES & STOVE
            hard board SMOKE DETECTORS
            asbestos cement siding ALUMINUM WIRING
            brick KNOB & TUBE WIRING
ROOF TYPE COVERING GFI OUTLETS
            asphalt shingles CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS
            asphalt multi thickness shingles AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSORS
            asphalt fiberglass shingles AIR FILTERS
            asphalt roll roofing HUMIDIFIERS
            built-up roofing WATER HEATERS
            wood shingles/shakes GALVANIZED STEEL
            clay or concrete COPPER
            slate shingles HIRING A BUILDING PROFESSIONAL
   
APPENDIX C  
266 CMR 2.00: DEFINITIONS  
   

ABOUT YOUR REPORT

Houses are built to last a lifetime, but the various components and systems wear out at fairly regular and predictable times. There are literally thousands of variables to consider and we will not discover every item in need of attention. The purpose of our inspection is to discover the major deficiencies and unsafe conditions, but, we cannot assure you that your house is free of major structural or other problems. Our survey is a visual inspection and we must respect the property rights of the owner, and for that reason, we do not do any destructive testing, nor can we interpret nonvisual obscured or concealed faults. Remember, all homes have problems, but not all problems are detectable. This report is only a "snapshot" on the condition and operation of the building systems at the time of the inspection.

There are risks in home ownership, and our inspection cannot remove these risks for you. Although we will make an honest effort to shed light on problems by interpreting the signs and clues we see in our visual inspection. Unfortunately, mechanical equipment inspected today may fail after we leave, plumbing or roofs may develop leaks, air or water in the house may be unsafe. The pipes or electrical wiring in unseen areas may not be satisfactory and the air conditioning or heat may not keep you comfortable under all circumstances, or in all rooms. The water heater may not satisfy all your needs, nor can we assure you that your house complies with all codes and regulations, that repairs can be made based on our estimates or that repairmen will guarantee their work or even furnish fixed estimates. In addition, repairs may not be readily available or economically feasible.

As with any home, problems will occur. Mechanical items are like watches – one day they work and the next day they don’t, or they may sometimes work intermittently. Our inspection does not relieve you of the responsibility to perform a walk through prior to closing. Mechanical items can fail and damage can occur between the time of our inspection and your occupancy.

We can assure you that we will make a conscientious and thorough effort to discover the major deficiencies that may significantly affect the value of the property. Naturally, the inspector is a generalist with limited knowledge in many fields and not be considered an expert in any specific field.

About the only certainties of home ownership are that problems will occur. You’ll find opinions that differ from ours and that the taxes will go up. However, hopefully you’ll experience many joys and pleasures in your new home and enjoy its comforts and the returns of one of the best investments possible. We sincerely hope our survey and report are valuable to you and that our inspector is able to communicate his knowledge and experiences, fairly and honestly to you.

Neither AESTHETIC IMAGES or the inspector has any financial interest in the property or is associated in any way in the transaction with any party to the transaction other than for inspection purposes.

If you disagree with our opinion please call. There is a tendency to view services people’s opinion as "the expert". These include roofers, plumbers, electricians, appliance trade people and air conditioning contractors. All these "specialists" have something to sell you but good mechanics may not be good troubleshooters. WE ARE OBJECTIVE AND IMPARTIAL, RELY ON US.

We are a customer driven company with a strong desire to serve our customers by proving the best possible inspection experience available

Our goal is for our name to be synonymous with quality, integrity and service.