RATES

Because of the wide disparity in the condition and the size of the buildings that we inspect, we bill hourly for inspection. Larger and older buildings generally take more time than newer and smaller buildings. An example of a larger and older building that might take up to eight hours of inspection and report time would be a 3500 square foot, 1880's Queen Ann Victorian style dwelling. At the other end of the spectrum, taking only three hours of inspection and report time, would be a two-bedroom town home, constructed on a slab-on-grade. Note that travel time to and from the site is also included in the billable hours. 

The duration of the average home inspection is approximately 5.0 hours (2.5 hours for site time, 0.5 hours for round trip travel, and 2.5 hours for report preparation time). Based on the following fee schedule, the cost of the average inspection is $472.50.

Hourly rates for services are:

        Inspector                    $94.50/hr

        Estimator                    $85.00/hr

(Please note that condition assessment by an inspector, and estimating, are separate services performed by different persons. If both condition assessment and estimating services are required, costs are cumulative).

Radon testing is billed based on the following fixed-fee schedule:

        With home inspection                  $125.00 *

        Without home inspection             $150.00 *

        * Add $35.00 for each additional canister

Expenses are billed as follows:

        Mileage                        44.5 cents/miles

Other expenses          The typical home inspection has no other associated expenses, however, when required and approved by client, other miscellaneous expenses such as film, developing, and reproduction expenses are billed at 1.15 times cost.

Method of Payment

We accept personal checks, money orders or cash (sorry we do not accept credit cards). Invoices are included with the inspection reports which are usually mailed within three business days of the completed inspection.