How Much Does Home Inspection Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Home Inspection Include?
A home inspection is a thorough evaluation of a property's condition, typically performed before buying a home. It covers structure, roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.
The national average cost for home inspection is $400 per inspection. Most homeowners pay between $250 and $600, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Home Size
Under 1,500 sq ft: $250-$350. 1,500-2,500 sq ft: $350-$450. Over 2,500 sq ft: $400-$600
Add-ons
Radon test: $100-$200. Mold inspection: $200-$600. Termite: $75-$150. Sewer scope: $100-$300
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Home size
- ✓Home age
- ✓Additional inspections (radon, mold, termite)
- ✓Inspector experience
- ✓Location
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Don't skip the inspection to save money — it can reveal thousands in hidden issues
- 2.Ask the inspector about package deals if you need radon or mold testing too
- 3.Attend the inspection to learn about the home firsthand
📈 Home Inspection Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +17.6% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $340 | — |
| 2023 | $354 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $377 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $388 | +2.9% |
| 2026 | $400 | +3.1% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Home Inspection Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $205 | $328 | $492 |
| Alaska | $320 | $512 | $768 |
| Arizona | $238 | $380 | $570 |
| Arkansas | $200 | $320 | $480 |
| California | $338 | $540 | $810 |
| Colorado | $270 | $432 | $648 |
| Connecticut | $305 | $488 | $732 |
| Delaware | $263 | $420 | $630 |
| District of Columbia | $313 | $500 | $750 |
| Florida | $245 | $392 | $588 |
| Georgia | $225 | $360 | $540 |
| Hawaii | $355 | $568 | $852 |
| Idaho | $230 | $368 | $552 |
| Illinois | $263 | $420 | $630 |
| Indiana | $220 | $352 | $528 |
| Iowa | $215 | $344 | $516 |
| Kansas | $213 | $340 | $510 |
| Kentucky | $210 | $336 | $504 |
| Louisiana | $218 | $348 | $522 |
| Maine | $255 | $408 | $612 |
| Maryland | $288 | $460 | $690 |
| Massachusetts | $325 | $520 | $780 |
| Michigan | $230 | $368 | $552 |
| Minnesota | $255 | $408 | $612 |
| Mississippi | $195 | $312 | $468 |
| Missouri | $218 | $348 | $522 |
| Montana | $238 | $380 | $570 |
| Nebraska | $220 | $352 | $528 |
| Nevada | $255 | $408 | $612 |
| New Hampshire | $280 | $448 | $672 |
| New Jersey | $313 | $500 | $750 |
| New Mexico | $225 | $360 | $540 |
| New York | $330 | $528 | $792 |
| North Carolina | $225 | $360 | $540 |
| North Dakota | $225 | $360 | $540 |
| Ohio | $225 | $360 | $540 |
| Oklahoma | $208 | $332 | $498 |
| Oregon | $275 | $440 | $660 |
| Pennsylvania | $255 | $408 | $612 |
| Rhode Island | $288 | $460 | $690 |
| South Carolina | $218 | $348 | $522 |
| South Dakota | $213 | $340 | $510 |
| Tennessee | $215 | $344 | $516 |
| Texas | $233 | $372 | $558 |
| Utah | $238 | $380 | $570 |
| Vermont | $270 | $432 | $648 |
| Virginia | $263 | $420 | $630 |
| Washington | $288 | $460 | $690 |
| West Virginia | $200 | $320 | $480 |
| Wisconsin | $235 | $376 | $564 |
| Wyoming | $230 | $368 | $552 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a home inspection required?
It's not legally required, but strongly recommended. It's your best protection against buying a home with hidden problems.
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