Most buyers pay $300–$500 for a standard single-family inspection. Here is what moves the number — and how to compare quotes.
The short answer: a typical single-family home inspection usually falls in the $300–$500 range in most US markets, with condos and townhomes often coming in lower and large or older homes running higher. It is a small fraction of the transaction — and the cheapest quote is rarely the best value.
Size and age. More square footage means more systems, more rooms, more roof. Older homes take longer: layered renovations, outdated wiring and plumbing, and harder-to-access attics all add time on site.
Region. Labor markets differ. Expect higher quotes in high-cost metros and lower ones where competition is dense — the scope of a competent inspection does not change, the hourly math does.
Add-on services. Radon testing, sewer scope, mold sampling and similar ancillaries are usually priced separately, often $100–$250 each. In Florida, 4-point and wind mitigation insurance inspections are commonly separate line items too — ask whether they are bundled or billed per form.
Ask what you actually get: how long on site, how many photos, what the report looks like, and how fast it arrives. A same-day, photo-documented report with a repair summary is worth more than a cheaper checklist delivered three days later. Know how to read the report → before you hire, so you recognize a good one.
And remember what the fee buys: the full scope of a standard inspection → across structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and interiors — typically a 2–4 hour site visit → plus report time.
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