Home Inspection Cost Estimator
Estimate home inspection costs based on property size, age, and additional inspections.
Budget for all inspection types before buying a home.
Estimated Inspection Cost
Home inspection costs vary by property size, age, and location:
Base inspection cost typically scales with square footage:
Base Cost = Minimum Fee + (Sq Ft above threshold × Per Sq Ft Rate)
Average inspection costs (US):
- Under 1,000 sq ft: $250-350
- 1,000-2,000 sq ft: $300-450
- 2,000-3,000 sq ft: $350-550
- 3,000+ sq ft: $450-700+
Additional specialized inspections:
- Radon testing: $100-200
- Termite/pest inspection: $75-150
- Mold inspection: $300-600
- Sewer line scope: $100-300
- Well water testing: $100-300
- Septic inspection: $200-500
Tips:
- Never skip the inspection to save money — it protects your investment
- Older homes typically cost more to inspect and have more findings
- Attend the inspection to learn about the property firsthand
- Use inspection findings to negotiate the purchase price