Inspection Types

Home (General) Inspection:

Cost:   ~$350-$500 based on size of home

A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of a property's major systems and structural components, typically conducted before a home purchase

Inspectors evaluate the roof, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for safety, functionality, and defects. The process, lasting 3-4 hours, results in a report used by buyers to further evaluate and negotiate the sale of the home.

Radon Testing:

Cost: ~$85 for the test

A radon mitigation test (or post-mitigation test) is a measurement taken after a radon reduction system is installed to verify that radon levels in a building have dropped below the EPA-recommended action level of 4 pCi/L.

If the testing levels are more than 4 pCi/L, there will be a recommendation to have the radon mitigated.    The typical cost is $1,000 - $1,200 but can vary based on size and square footage

Wood Destroying Pest:

Cost: ~$85 for the inspection

A wood-destroying pest inspection (often called a termite inspection or WDI/WDO inspection) is 

a professional, visual examination of a home’s accessible areas to check for active infestations or damage from pests like termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and wood-boring beetles.

Septic (Time-of-Transfer-Inspection):

Costs can vary: ~$1,000 for a full time of transfer inspection

Replacement of the entire system can range from $7k-$20k+

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SewerLine/ Sewer Later inspection

Cost:  ~$150

When a sewer line exits, the home, it typically runs to the street (for public sewer), where it connects to a larger sewer line owned by the city.  However, the cost for maintaining the integrity of the sewer line from the street to the home is the responsibility of the home owner, therefore, this can be an important inspection to provide peace of mind for a buyer.

Well inspection and well water testing:

Well Inspection: Cost: ~$400-500 to inspect the well and test the water

Well Water test:   ~$250-$300 for testing of the water and certified reports

Lead Based Paint Testing:

Costs and scope can vary