How much does it cost to hire a home inspector?

Answer 1

There are estimated to be 16,000 home inspectors in the United States, roughly one for every 19,000 people. The cost of an average home inspection tends to be $225-$300 depending on your location. The price for a 20 year old 2,000 foot home inspection in San Francisco will be much higher than one in Guntersville, AL. One trend that will usually hold true is the cost will usually run about .2% of the selling price of the home: $150K home - $300, $500K home - $1,000. The industry average in 2007 was 171 inspections per year - so to answer your question. The average income of a standard "legacy" traditional visual home inspector is $45,000.

I am confused.

$225 per inspection times 171 inspections = $38,475

$300 per inspection times 171 inspections = $51,300

the average of the above two totals is $44,887.50

Therefore your comment "The average income of a standard"legacy" traditional visual home inspector is $45,000" fails to subtract any deductions for any expenses.Ongoing real annual expenses like those listed below make a serious dent in the $45,000 gross income:Brochures to print 10,000 @ .30 $3,000

Business cards 3,000 @ .07 $210

Web site hosting, site maintenance, Pay Per Click $1,500

Computer, software, replacements and upgrades $500

Licenses, Home Inspector, Radon, Termite, Association Dues $1,000

Continuing Education Classes $1,000

Equipment, tools $ 500

Accountant to prepare taxes and quarterly reports $1,000

Legal consultation two hours $500

Errors and omissions insurance $4,000

Health Insurance $8,000

General Liability Insurance $500

Cellular phone (annual) $1,200

One business phone line , one fax line assume $ 90 * 12 $1,080

internet access $600

Utilities, heating, cooling and electric $ 50 * 12 $600

Office Equipment upgrades and replacements $1,000

Postage mail 600 marketing letters per month @ .85 $6,120

Auto .58 per mile 30 miles x 171 inspections $2,975.40

Answer 2

The average home inspector salary is around 35,000 dollars to 40,000 dollars. This depends on location and the city or county you are working for.

Answer 3

The cost to hire a home inspector varies by geographic location and also varies by the size of the home being inspected. The average home inspection would cost between $300 and $600.