The Cost
Posted by admin on Sep 20, 2008Fees for inspecting homes generally vary according to contract price and geographical area, and sometimes
according to age, size and construction of the house. Assuming the home you’re interested in is a fairly typical residential property, you should expect to pay, on average, between $250 and $300. Inspections in
large metropolitan areas where homes are more expensive
—for example, New York City and San Francisco—
may cost more. An inspector may charge one fee for all homes under $150,000, for example, and bill for inspecting those over that amount on a sliding scale according to price. Inspectors may do specialized tests—such as those for radon or lead—for an additional fee. Inspecting very new or very old homes may take more time, which is reflected in the charge. Inspections on Sundays, holidays and after hours, and those that require any long-distance travel, also are likely to command premiums.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The American Society of
Home Inspectors
(ASHI; 932 Lee St., Suite 101, Des Plaines, IL
60016; 800- 743-2744; www.ashi.org) can
give you the names of its members doing
business in your area.
The National Institute of
Building Inspectors
(NIBI; 424 Vosseller Ave., Bound Brook, NJ
08805; 888-281-6424; www.nibi.com) can
give you names of certified HouseMaster
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The Inspection
Athorough home inspection usually takes two or three hours. Most inspectors encourage buyers to accompany them. You’ll have a better understanding of problems uncovered if you do. You can also ask questions of the inspector and get a sense of how serious the problem may be—and how expensive it would be to fix. Come prepared to get dirty. If the house has a crawl space, go down there with the inspector and see whether routine maintenance chores in that space will be within your capacity.
Let the inspector know whether you are handy with a pipe wrench or know something about carpentry
so you can get an on-the-spot estimate of the repairs needed and how much they’ll cost. Provide information about family size and habits. A water heater usually adequate for four people may be inadequate
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