Home inspection fees
"How much do you charge?" is normally the first question I am asked as a home inspector, when you should be asking about qualifications, experience, insurance, if I want you at the inspection, what do I inspect, what do I not inspect, am I a certified inspector with CREIA and or ASHI and how I get most of my business! The size and age of homes vary which means that some homes can be inspected in 2 to 3 hours while older, larger homes can take 4 or more hours. Some inspection reports might take an hour or two to complete, while others might take 4 hours or more. Inspectors quote inspection fees using different criteria or methods. Some charge a flat rate, others charge by the square foot of living area. The average rate for home inspection is around $330 in the Southern California area. Some inspectors can charge up to $800 or more.Home inspection fees - extras
Be aware that if you have other items such as a swimming pool or spa, you may be charged extra for inspection of those items. Some might charge for mileage to the home. TIP: Most home inspectors will charge a "base price" - but then as they ask questions like how large the home is, what year it was built, age of the home, etc., their "base price" gets much higher. Be aware the "real" price isn't the base price you'll be quoted right off the bat.Money Well Spent
While you may pay a few hundred dollars for each home you have inspected (if you are a home buyer), keep in mind the amount of money you can save if you hire a good, qualified, and certified inspector that finds the big issues. For example, if your inspector determines the home needs a new roof, that's around $3,000 (or more!) that the inspector found for you, or foundation damage or safety hazards - the inspection just paid for itself. As part of my home inspections, I also conduct and energy audit that typically saves my client my inspection fee in energy savings in the first year. This will help the home buyer make educated choices. If you are selling your home, these are items that you can take care of before selling so that you might be able to increase your asking price or you won't have to worry about decreasing your asking price because of issues found.
About Steve Zivolich
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Steve Zivolich, M.A., the owner/operator of Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation Inc. has been providing property and environmental inspections for over 13 years in Orange County and Southern California.
Steve Z. has performed over 7,000 home inspections, mold, energy and environmental inspections and is fully certified and insured to meet all your inspection needs. He personally provides all field inspection services and as a result is able to maintain the highest Better Business Bureau rating of A+.
Steve has extensive training and years of experience as a home, mold, energy, radon, EMF/RF and environmental inspections, that will guarantee that you receive the most thorough, state of the art and comprehensive inspection that follows current industry standards of practice and codes of ethics.
He conducts every inspection, as if he were moving his own family into the property. Steve also backs up every home inspection with a 90 day warranty, that is purchased on your behalf from American Home Warranty Association.
Unlike other home inspection companies, who will need to refer you to an environmental and/or energy audit contractor, Steve is a nationally certified expert that can handle the job without making you jump through hoops to hire additional people before the end of your inspection period, including the areas of: mold, asbestos, allergens, child safety, radon, formaldehyde, energy, EMF, water quality, and VOC's.
As a result of his advanced training, he is able to offer a FREE energy audit and FREE limited mold investigation as well, with each home inspection. . Please take the time to read through Steve's home inspector credentials and qualifications as this is so important when hiring an inspector. www.gpinspect.com
Don't focus on price alone, focus on value, quality, experience and professionalism. When you hire an inspector, any inspector, you are hiring their individual knowledge, experience and qualifications so make sure you hire the best, not just the cheapest. We are confident that you will be Steve's next satisfied customer.
