The costs for a home inspection are based on the square footage of the home and the year it was built. Prices start at $345 for a 2000 square foot home built within the last 10 years.
The cost for the 1 or 2 year builders warranty inspection start at $300 for a home that is 2000 square feet or lesss.
The fee for the 4 Point Insurance Inspection is listed below. 4 Point inspections required by your insurance company include: Roof, HVAC, Electric and Plumbing
The price for a new home construction final inspection start at $300 for a home that is 2000 sq. feet or less.
This inspection is performed prior to the installation of the sheetrock and insulation. The report is completed prior to your final walk through with the builder. The costs start at $275 for a 2000 or less square foot home.
This inspection is performed prior to the pouring of the concrete. The price for a pre pour inspection starts at $200 for a home that is 2500 square feet or less.
Fee Table Below
Existing Home/Real Estate Inspection Fees/Cost
2000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 345.00
2100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 355.00
2200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 365.00
2300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 375.00
2400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 385.00
2500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 395.00
2600 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 405.00
2700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 415.00
2800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 425.00
2900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 435.00
3000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 445.00
3100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 455.00
3200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 465.00
3300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 475.00
3400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 485.00
3500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 495.00
3600 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 505.00
3700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 515.00
3800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 525.00
3900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging 535.00
4000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 545.00
4100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 555.00
4200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 565.00
4300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 575.00
4400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 585.00
4500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 595.00
4600 .Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 605.00
4700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 615.00
4800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 625.00
4900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 635.00
5000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 645.00
5100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 655.00
5200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 665.00
5300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 675.00
5400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 685.00
5500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 695.00
5600 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 705.00
5700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 715.00
5800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 725.00
5900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 735.00
6000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 745.00
For home built before 2010 there is an additional fee of 40.00.
For home built before 2000 there is an additional fee of 60.00.
For home built before 1990 there is an additional fee of 80.00.
For home built before 1980 there is an additional fee of 100.00.
For home built before 1970 there is an additional fee of 120.00.
For home built before 1960 there is an additional fee of 140.00.
Multi-Dwelling Units, Duplexes and 4-plexes fees are based on overall square footage and number of units - Call 281-794-9102 for a inspection quote.
There is no additional fee for sprinkler systems.
New Home Construction Phase Inspections - 3rd Party Inspection
Foundation Pre Pour Inspection
2000 Square Feet or Less..........250.00
2001 to 3000............…................300.00
3001 to 4000............…................350.00
4001 to 5000..................…..........400.00
5001 to 6000............……............450.00
Frame/Pre Sheetrock Phase Inspection - New Construction
1500 Square Feet or Less......275.00
1501 to 2000..................….....300.00
2001 to 2500..................….....325.00
2501 to 3000..........................350.00
3001 to 3500..........................375.00
3501 to 4000..........................400.00
4001 to 4500......…............…..425.00
4501 to 5000..........................450.00
5001 to 5500..........................475.00
5501 to 6000..........................500.00
6001 to 6500..........................525.00
Final Inspection - New Construction 3rd Party Inspection
2000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 300.00
2100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 310.00
2200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 320.00
2300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 330.00
2400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 340.00
2500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 350.00
2600 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 360.00
2700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 370.00
2800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 380.00
2900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 390.00
3000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 400.00
3100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 410.00
3200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 420.00
3300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 430.00
3400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 440.00
3500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 450.00
3600 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 460.00
3700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 470.00
3800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 480.00
3900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 490.00
4000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 500.00
4100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 510.00
4200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 520.00
4300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 530.00
4400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 540.00
4500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 550.00
4600 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 560.00
4700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 570.00
4800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 580.00
4900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 590.00
5000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 600.00
5100 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 610.00
5200 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 620.00
5300 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 630.00
5400 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 640.00
5500 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 650.00
5600 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 660.00
5700 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 670.00
5800 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 680.00
5900 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 690.00
6000 Square foot Home Inspection including thermal imaging - 700.00
Insurance 4 Point Inspection Services:
2000 Square feet and below - 200.00
2001 to 3000 Square feet - 250.00
3001 to 4000 Square feet - 300.00
4001 to 5000 Square feet - 350.00
5001 to 6000 Square feet - 400.00
Roof inspections is done by drone on homes that are over 1 story and or if the roof is too steep to safely walk. Tile and metal roofs are also done by drone. No additional cost for this type of inspection.
Home Inspections are performed during your option period during the Real Estate Purchase Process.
The home inspection includes the structure, the roof , walls, doors, windows, ceilings, attic area, insulation, heating and cooling systems, ducts and vents, water heater, plumbing system, drain system, water supply system, gas supply, fireplace, concrete flatwork (patios, garage, walkways and driveway), electrical system (including main supply, breaker box, all outlets, all interior and exterior light fixtures and proper G.F.C.I. protection), appliances and sprinklers system if present. Includes Thermal Imaging at no additional charge.
New Home Foundation, Frame Phase and Final Inspections are performed during New Home Construction. The Foundation Inspection is done before the concrete slab is poured. The Frame Phase inspection is done when the home is done when the framing is complete and before the installation of the sheetrock and insulation. The final inspection is done when the home is complete either before or after your final walk through with the builder.
1 and 2 year Warranty inspections are performed on New Homes prior to the expiration of the Initial Builders warranty. The inspection report can be sent to the warranty company or builder for repairs to be made. If no final inspection was done on the home prior to purchase this is great time to have an Inspection as all construction defects will be reported. Includes Themal Imaging Inspection also at no additional charge to check for insulation, water intrusion or penetration or other problems behind the walls not seen by the naked eye.
Contact us for quote as discounts are given for New Home Inspection Packages of Foundation, Pre-Sheetrock and Final Inspections.
Getting up on the roof during a home inspection. Call me at 281-794-9102 to schedule your inspection
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