What Does a Home Inspection Cost?
The inspection fee for a typical one-family house varies geographically, as does the cost of housing. Similarly, within a given area, the inspection fee may vary depending upon the size of the house, its particular features, its age, and possible additional services, such as septic, well, or radon testing.
I remember the old adage my Grandmother used to tell me, "an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure". That is sound advice and it is still true. It cost a whole lot less to have a thorough professional inspection of your proposed new house than to face the cost of curing an unknown structural (or other) fault or condition after you have bought and moved into your new home.Don't let cost be a factor in deciding whether or not to have a home inspection, or in the selection of your home inspector.
The knowledge gained from a professional inspection by a reputable inspector, is well worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspector is not necessarily a bargain. The inspector's qualifications, including his experience, training, and professional affiliations, should be the most important consideration.
Typically a standard size home (2000 square feet) less than 20 year old (age of the original house -- not the age of a recent addition) is generally in the $300.00 to low $400.00 range. Prices will be somewhat higher for larger and/or older houses. View a sample report.
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