Home Inspection Cost
San Diego

The average home inspection cost in San Diego for a single-family home will generally cost between $300 and $600, however, the exact price will depend on the following:

a.) size of your home,
b.) where you live,
c.) what items are inspected.

Most home inspectors charge according to the size of a home.  As the square footage of a home increases, the cost of a home inspection increases.  This also may affect how long the home inspection will take. The age of a home may also impact the cost of an home inspection project. Some inspectors charge an additional fee for homes over a certain age.

Also, a home inspection performed in a distant area may cost more if the inspector has to travel far in order to inspect the house. This would be discussed prior to the booking.

The cost of hiring a home inspector varies according to a wide number of factors.  In general, more experienced home inspectors will charge higher rates.

Furthermore, homeowners may start with a general home inspection for one fee, but go on to hire more specialized inspectors for deeper-dive inspections into specific issues. These issues might include such things as a termite inspection, pest and dry-rot inspection, or a sewer and septic inspection. Prospective home buyers should do their homework in advance to budget for a thorough home inspection that will deliver the most peace of mind.

In most cases, it’s well worth it for buyers to hire a home inspector to do a thorough review a visual assessment of a house’s physical structure and mechanical systems, including the roof, ceilings, walls, floors, windows and doors.

Home inspections are a way to add detailed analysis and discovery, allowing for a better informed understanding of a home before you buy it. As we all know, buying a home is a huge investment—and often times it’s the duty of the buyer to do a thorough review and discovery of the house and any problems that might crop up after you’ve plunked down your money for the purchase price.

Sometimes, an older home may cost more to inspect. If a home inspector needs to spend more time on a house with apparent defects, it may increase the home inspection cost. Regardless, the value added is well worth it and the house inspection cost estimate given at the time of scheduling will not change at the time of the home inspection.  The home inspection cost is always disclosed and agreed upon up front.

Home inspections are a valuable tool in the home-buying process. As a buyer, your lender may not require you to get a third-party inspection in order to qualify for a loan. But most real estate agents recommend you get an inspection, for your own protection. Often times, you may be asked to pay the home inspection fee at the time of service, or it may be included in your closing costs.  In the end, the cost of a home inspection is a drop in the bucket compared with the financial agony these inspections can save you down the road.