How to pick a home inspector

Choosing a highly qualified inspector at a reasonable price

Be sure you check out your inspector thoroughly. NEVER, choose the least expensive inspector. You will definitely regret it in the future. A highly qualified inspector usually charges between $250 and $450, depending on the size and age of the home. New construction / 3 phase inspections normally cost between $380 and $800 because the inspector is making 3 trips to the home. One for foundation, one for the Rough inspection/Pre-drywall, and one for the Final inspection. Be sure that the inspection itself is thorough and detailed. Most inspectors will have a way that you can preview their sample reports prior to committing to an appointment with their company. If not, be leery. You may end up with one page of chicken scratch on a piece of paper or a one-pager typed in a bulleted list. Also, be sure to use your common sense. When you called them were they professional? Knowledgeable, helpful? If they don't sound professional, you may have a problem in the future with them. Be sure they have proof that they are licensed, and hopefully belong to some type of home inspector association or organization. Most importantly, be sure they have a background and experience fitting of a home inspector.

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