Specifications

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11692 W. Alfred Ct.
Boise, Idaho 83713
Phone: [phone]
www.criterionpropertyinspection.com
Comments Regarding the Property Inspection
No property is flawless
Regardless of whether a property is newly built, or has been in place for many years, there will typically be some amount
of associated imperfections. Some of these faults will have occurred during construction; some are the result of normal
wear and tear, and still others the result of damage or deferred maintenance. The reporting of items or aspects of a
property which are less than ideal should not be interpreted as being discrepant from a formal property appraisal or
comparative market analysis. A comparative market analysis (property appraisal) makes its own assumptions about the
relative condition of a property, and does not assume that a property is in pristine condition. This report comments upon
the condition of a property and its systems in order to provide the potential purchaser with a more in-depth familiarity with
the property than that which is provided by a market analysis.
Expected lifetime
Many components of a structure or property have a typical or expected lifetime. The inspection report will typically
comment upon both the expected remaining lifetime, and any apparent discrepancy from the current expected condition of
the feature being discussed (either positively or negatively so).
Maintenance costs
Typical property maintenance costs should, on average, be between 1% and 2% of the total property value annually. If
this maintenance has been neglected or deferred for many years, the amount of money required to bring the property into
an average state of repair may be considerably more.
Repair estimates
Occasionally, upon request, estimates may be provided for the repair of some system, or aspect of a property. Typically,
a range of prices will be given for this repair, with the low end pricing being reflective of material costs, while the upper
end of the range might reflect the prices paid to a professional for those same repairs. The customer is encouraged to
compare prices for themselves from a number of sources prior to engaging a contractor’s services. Be aware also, that
although it might seem less expensive, one doesn’t always possess the necessary skills, tools, time or other resources
required to perform those repairs.
Customer satisfaction
We at Criterion Property Inspections understand that the purchase of a property, either for personal use, professional
use, or investment, is often one of the largest expenditures an individual or organization can undertake. If for any reason,
some portion of the inspection report requires further explanation or elaboration. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for
additional information. We archive all inspections, and would be happy to review any aspects of the report which might
require further detail.