Home Inspections
Home Inspection Types
A standard pre-purchase inspection covers a home’s major mechanical systems- electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling – and its construction from roof to foundation, exterior to interior.
Overall inspections do not cover soil, pools, wells, septic systems, building code violations or environmental hazards such as lead. The inspections cost several hundred dollars. Specialized inspections usually involve an expert and can cost more. Remember repairs or remedies are negotiable; they also can derail a deal.
| Type of Inspection | What it Covers | Cost Who Pays | Remedies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard pre-purchase | Overall home construction and condition, including major mechanical systems | $200.00 – $500.00 Buyer | Conduct further specialized inspections; repair |
| Wood Damage (required by many lenders; check with yours) | All wood portions of home (interior and exterior) | $75.00 – $200.00 Negotiable | Repair or replace damaged wood; treat for wood destroying insects or organisms |
| Lead (disclosure required on all homes built before 1978) | Presence of lead in paint, plumbing or other areas | $400.00 for basic survey Negotiable | Repair or replace affected areas |
| Radon (disclosure of known elevated levels required) | Presence of naturally occurring radioactive gas | $150.00 for basic survey Negotiable | Seal foundation cracks, install a sump pump; ventilate basement or crawl space |
| Environmental Hazards (asbestos, formaldehyde, petroleum, toxic chemicals) | Presence of any substance in building material, soil, water, or air that poses a health risk | Price Varies Negotiable | Remove hazardous material, such as asbestos, or source of danger, such as a buried oil tank |
| Soil | Condition of soil under and around foundation and retaining walls | $200.00 – $2000.00 Negotiable | Repair or treat problem |
These are estimated prices only
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