Nationally the cost of home inspections varies widely. The largest majority are priced between $300 and $600. Many factors are used in the calculation of fees and generally each inspector has a pricing system of his own.
From the first look, two factors appear to be the primary conditioners for pricing: first, the property with its specifics, and second, the home inspector and his qualifications or expertise. A well qualified and reputable home inspector will never be the least expensive, but you will get a true service. A discounter will give you a lower price but, never a personalized top quality service. You will have to carefully investigate and choose.
Below please find some of the property specifics that home inspectors take into consideration when calculating the fee.
- Costs will vary, state-to-state and region-to-region.
- The type of home being inspected.
- Does it have a basement?
- Does it have a crawl space?
- The number of rooms.
- Square footage.
- Multiple heaters and A/C units.
- Attached or detached garage? No garage?
- The type of home.
- Condominium.
- Townhouse.
- Duplex.
- Single family.
- New construction.
- Age of the home.
- Generally, the older the home, the longer the home inspection will take.
- Qualifications.
- Experience.
- Home inspection affiliations.
- Education.
- Additional services.
- Well & septic.
- Radon testing.
- Lead testing.
Please note again: Home inspection prices will vary from inspector to inspector. Keep in mind that the lowest price may not be a “bargain” when selecting a home inspector.