How much to charge for home inspection
Rates reviewed June 2026
Home inspections are priced per job by size and age, with add-ons like radon, sewer scope, and termite. Fast report turnaround wins agent referrals, which are the lifeblood, and the price reflects real liability.
You should charge
$445
per job · typical $300–$800
Why this number. Bundle add-ons into a package and compete on report speed, not price. Agents refer the inspector who turns the report around same-day, so reliability earns the referral pipeline that a cheap rate never will.
Typical home inspection prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard home inspection | $300 – $550 |
| Large / older home | $500 – $800 |
| Add-on (radon, sewer, etc.) | $100 – $300 |
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What changes the price
- Home size and age
- Add-ons (radon, mold, sewer scope, termite)
- Report turnaround
- Location
The pricing move most people miss
Bundle add-ons into a package and compete on report speed, not price. Agents refer the inspector who turns the report around same-day, so reliability earns the referral pipeline that a cheap rate never will.
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Get the reply →Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for home inspection?+
Most home inspection is priced $300–$800 per job, with a typical rate around $450 per job. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to home size and age and add-ons (radon, mold, sewer scope, termite). Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for home inspection?+
Most home inspection is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for home inspection as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $300 to $450 per job. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $800.
What affects how much home inspection costs?+
The biggest factors are home size and age; add-ons (radon, mold, sewer scope, termite); report turnaround; location. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote home inspection so the client says yes?+
Bundle add-ons into a package and compete on report speed, not price. Agents refer the inspector who turns the report around same-day, so reliability earns the referral pipeline that a cheap rate never will. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.