The cost of a home inspection varies based upon a number of factors, including size, age, special services requested, etc. Typically, the cost is in the range of $275 – $475, although the fees can go higher. However, cost should not be a factor in deciding whether or not you get your home inspected or in determining which home inspector you choose. Rather, you should consider the home inspection as an investment that will pay for itself many times over. As with most things, cheaper is not always better. The knowledge gained from an inspection is well worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspector is NOT necessarily a bargain. The inspector’s qualifications, including experience, training, and professional affiliations, should be the most important consideration.

If there are problems, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t buy the house. However, if there are major problems, you may want to go back to the seller to either get the problems corrected or to negotiate the contract price to reflect the inspector’s findings.

No. A house neither passes nor fails inspection. In fact, a house receives no grade at all. A home inspection is not the same as a code inspection. While the inspector will be familiar with the local building codes, his or her objectives are to describe the physical condition of the house and indicate what may need repair or replacement. The information contained in the inspection report is provided for you, the client, to make an educated decision, not as a pass/fail analysis. If the inspector identifies problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t buy the house, only that you will know in advance what to expect. A seller may adjust the purchase price or make repairs if major problems are found. If your budget is tight, or if you don’t wish to become involved in future repair work, this information will be extremely important to you.

A quality inspection should not be rushed by you, other parties, or any real estate agent. A complete and thorough home inspection will typically last between 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of the home. Could we do it faster? Absolutely, but a thorough inspection takes time and we would rather take longer than necessary than rush through and miss potentially costly issues. A thorough home inspection includes full evaluation of all accessible components of the home and therefore will require a greater amount of time.

It is not necessary for you to be present for the inspection, but if you desire you are more than welcome to attend. Generally we recommend that you show up at least an hour after the inspection has started. This ensures that the inspector has had time to do a preliminary inspection and will have matters to discuss with you when you arrive.

We always strive to report our findings to you as quickly as possible. Generally your report will be delivered via email to you and your agent within 24 hours of the completion of the home inspection. That being said, we are happy to expedite the process if you have limited time remaining to request for remedy or need the report sooner for another reason. Just reach out and communicate with us and we are happy to provide faster delivery times if necessary!