Home Inspection Pricing Flat-Fee. No Surprises. No Upsells.
Pricing scales with property type and size. The price you're quoted is the price you pay — no per-hour billing, no add-ons you didn't ask for. All inspections include a comprehensive photo-documented digital report delivered promptly after the inspection.
Residential Inspection Fees By Property Type & Size
Single-Family Buyer Inspection
Includes pre-listing and annual preventative inspections at the same rate.
| Finished sq. ft. | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 | $600 |
| 1,501 – 2,500 | $650 |
| 2,501 – 3,500 | $700 |
| 3,501 – 4,500 | $750 |
| 4,501+ | Quoted on request |
Other Property Types
| Type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Condo / townhouse | $650 |
| Two-family | $650 – $800 |
| Three-family | $800 – $950 |
| Four-family | $950 – $1,100 |
| New construction (per phase) | $475 – $700 |
What's in the Price No Hidden Line Items
- Full ASHI-standard scope performed personally by Ken Arnold (MA Lic. #587)
- Photo-documented digital report — typically 40–80 pages — delivered promptly after the inspection
- Report findings organized by safety priority for due-diligence action
- Pre-inspection consultation by phone if needed
- Post-inspection follow-up calls or email — no extra charge for questions about findings
- Clients welcome on-site for the full inspection
Bundle Testing Into the Same Visit Lower Cost. One Trip.
Most specialty tests are added to the same inspection appointment — saving a second visit and a standalone trip charge. See the specialty testing section for full scope and methodology on each.
| Add-on | With inspection | Standalone |
|---|---|---|
| Radon testing (48-hour monitor) | $125 | $150 |
| Well water — standard panel | $225 | $225 |
| Well water — with arsenic + radon-in-water | $325 | $325 |
| Well water — comprehensive | $425 | $425 |
| Septic visual evaluation | $125 | $175 |
| Termite / WDI (NPMA-33) | $95 | $125 |
| Mold — visual | $175 | $225 |
| Mold — visual + air sampling | $325 | $375 |
| Thermal imaging | $95 | $150 |
Lab fees on water testing are passed through at cost — pricing above is total including lab fees. Title 5 inspections are scheduled with state-certified Title 5 inspectors and priced separately.
Ready to Get a Quote? Most Inspections Book Within 3–7 Days.
Schedule online or call directly. Describe your property and the services you need — Ken will confirm the price and get you on the calendar. Time-sensitive bookings before closing deadlines are usually accommodated.
Licensed Home Inspector MA #587 · 35 Keets Rd, Deerfield, MA 01342 · Serving Franklin County, Hampshire County & the Pioneer Valley