Inspection Fees

Inspections start at $200 for 1-level condos

Home inspections: a sound investment

A good home inspection is the best small investment a home buyer can make on the way to purchasing what should be the single most enjoyable large investment: their family home.

Seldom do knowledgeable home buyers shop for the lowest fee. Be cautious when low fees are offered. The potential savings of $25.00 to $50.00 on a lower cost inspection may be risky. The objective of a quality home inspection is to identify problems and defects which could save you considerably more money then the inspection fee.

The following is my normal fee schedule:

1 level condos	$200
1200 sq ft and smaller	$235
1201 - 1600	$265
1601 - 2000	$300
2001 - 2400	$335
2401 - 2800	$370
2801 - 3500	$400

Add $25.00 for homes built prior to 1980 if not professionally updated. Older homes take more time and have more potential defects, unless they have been updated or renovated by qualified professionals.

Note: I always do a walk on roof inspection unless the height, slope or weather conditons create a dangerous situation or the roof is new. Some inspectors do not go on the roof they only inspect from the ground. If it's accessible, I will inspect the complete crawl space under the home. Some inspectors only do a partial crawl space inspection inside the entry door. I always inspect the attic and the roof from underneath unless access is not possible.

All fees are based on normal inspection practices, special inspection and/or testing by quote only.