A few hundred dollars against six-figure surprises.
Half the searches in this category are local, which makes sense: an inspection is only as good as the inspector's familiarity with local construction stock, soil and weather. The category covers home inspectors for purchases and sales, plus the checklists, training and standards behind the trade.
The buyer's inspection is the famous one, but pre-listing inspections (finding issues before buyers do) and periodic maintenance inspections for owners who are not selling at all are the growth story. An inspection every few years is the closest thing a house gets to a physical.
Tell us the address basics, square footage and timeline, and certified local inspectors respond with pricing, availability and sample reports. The report itself becomes a natural first document in your My Home record.
What does it cost?
Published averages put a standard home inspection at $300 to $500 for a typical single-family home, more for large homes. Add-ons like radon, sewer scope and termite letters price separately, commonly $100 to $300 each.
Ballparks based on commonly published national averages, stated as assumptions, not measured local pricing. Your competing quotes set the real number for your home and ZIP.
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Hiring an Inspector
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Read the guideInspection Checklist
What a standard inspection covers, room by room and system by system.
Read the guideInspection Cost
Typical pricing, what moves it and why the cheapest quote is a bad filter.
Read the guideReading the Report
How to translate report language into repairs, negotiations and priorities.
Read the guideNew Construction
Why brand-new homes still need inspecting, and the three visits that matter.
Read the guideSpecialty Inspections
Radon, mold, termites, sewer scopes and when add-ons earn their fee.
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Home Inspection questions, answered straight
How much does a home inspection cost?
Most single-family inspections run $300 to $500, scaling with square footage and age. Specialty add-ons (radon, sewer scope, well and septic, termite) each add $100 to $300. Bundled pricing is common, so ask.
What does a home inspection cover?
Structure, roof, exterior, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation and ventilation, and built-in appliances, evaluated visually and documented with photos. It is not invasive and not a code inspection; it is a condition report by a trained generalist.
Should sellers get a pre-listing inspection?
Increasingly yes. Finding issues first lets you fix or price them on your terms instead of renegotiating under deadline. Presenting a clean recent inspection also builds buyer confidence.
How do I pick between inspectors?
Certifications (InterNACHI or ASHI), sample reports, and whether they encourage you to attend the inspection. A good inspector teaches you the house for three hours. Price differences are small; report quality differences are not.
Is a maintenance inspection worth it if I am not selling?
A periodic checkup catches roof, drainage, and HVAC issues while they are cheap. For a few hundred dollars every few years, it is some of the best insurance a homeowner can buy, and the reports build a documented history.
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