What are Home Inspection Costs?

by Clever Inspections Marketer

The first thing to know about home inspection cost is what it covers? The standard home inspector's report will cover the condition of the home's heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement and structural issues etc.

Statistically speaking, Home Inspection Cost at a glance is somewhat like this:

National Average                                $325
Typical Range                                     $278-$388
Low End                                              $200
High End                                             $400

The average home inspection costs around $315, with condos and small homes under 1,000 sq ft. costing as little as $200. Larger homes over 2,000 sq ft. will run $400 or more. Radon or mold testing will cost extra, but will typically cost less if you purchase them with a home inspection.

Home inspection costs can vary. The home inspection cost can set you back $325 or more. In Bankrate.com's annual closing costs survey, pest inspections (which are separate from home inspections) averaged $119 in 2011. If you are not on county or city water systems, a well inspection can cost $400

The average home inspection costs around $315, with condos and small homes under 1,000 sq ft. costing as little as $200. Larger homes over 2,000 sq ft. will run $400 or more. Radon or mold testing will cost extra, but will typically cost less if you purchase them with a home inspection.

Inspector Experience can be a factor in home inspection cost

If your home inspection cost includes an expert inspector’s expertise the additional cost is worth it. Experienced inspector will do the job meticulously and the facts will be well in line with the desired inspection of the client. A new comer in the inspection field will not be as accurate in assessment as an inspector who has surveyed thousands of houses, It may even be less time consuming. On top of it you need the facts not opinions or bias in the assessment so hiring a professional expert maybe a good investment for the purchase decision.

The Cost of a Home Inspection Can Depend on Area of Coverage

For a single family home, a professional home inspector will charge about $400- $450 for a 2000 square feet home. Contrarily, smaller two-bedroom condos might be around $300 to $350 for a home inspection cost. Some very diligent inspectors will charge more for crawling under the house for inspection. This is dangerous as it can be damp or infested so it needs to be covered for your own safety. . That additional $50 to $100+ for home inspection cost under the raised foundation of a house covers the crawl place inspection.

General Vs. Specialized Home Inspections costs

One of the ways a home buyer can save the home inspection cost is by getting the specialized inspection done by the same company that provided the general inspection as it may come as a package price.

This means they could also perform additional inspections such as (but not limited to):