A home inspection costs $200 to $500 for most homes – national averages of $340 to $400 across the three major references, with Angi’s $344 based on 34,526 verified projects.1,2,3 Size is the main driver, and specialized add-ons for mold, radon or termites run $50 to $750 each.1,2*
$344
national average, Angi
$200 – $500
typical range, all sources
$0.18 – $0.25
per sq ft, Fixr
$50 – $100
4-point inspection, HomeGuide
Quick math: a 2,000 sq ft home prices three ways – $250 to $375 at Angi, $300 to $400 at HomeGuide, $360 to $500 at Fixr – call it $250 to $500 depending on market. Buying a pre-1978 home? Budget the base inspection plus radon and termite add-ons: $200 to $500 + $125 to $400 + $50 to $350 = $375 to $1,250 all-in (our math).
Published prices at a glance
Three references, all fetched and read October 2026:
| Measure | Angi1 | HomeGuide2 | Fixr3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National average | $344 (34,526 projects) | $340 | $400 |
| Typical range | $296 – $425 | $200 – $500 | $300 – $500 |
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $200 – $250 | $200 – $250 | $180 – $250 (1,000 sq ft) |
| 1,500 – 2,000 sq ft | $250 – $375 | $300 – $400 | $360 – $500 (2,000 sq ft) |
| 2,500 – 3,000 sq ft | $300 – $500 | $450 – $500+ | – |
| Condo | – | $200 – $250 | $200 – $400 |
| Mobile home | – | $200 – $300 | $250 – $400 |
| New construction | $280 – $400 | $100 – $400 | – |
| 4-point (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) | – | $50 – $100 | ~$125 (low end) |
| Thermal imaging add-on | – | $300 – $500 | up to $800 (high end) |
| Pre-1980s home surcharge | – | +$100 – $200 | – |
| Per extra 500 sq ft over 2,000 | ~$25 | – | – |
Where they disagree: the averages cluster unusually tight ($340 to $400), but the size tables fan out as homes grow – at 2,000 sq ft, Angi says $250 to $375 while Fixr says $360 to $500, a 40% spread. Add-on pricing varies most: a mold inspection is $660 at Angi versus $300 to $650 at HomeGuide, and a termite inspection is $125 (pests) versus $50 to $350. The consensus rows: small homes under 1,000 sq ft ($200 to $250 everywhere) and the buyer-pays custom.1,2,3
What pushes the price up
Size: square footage sets the base fee – many inspectors go flat to 2,000 sq ft, then add roughly $25 per additional 500 sq ft per Angi.1
Age: pre-1980s homes take longer (aging wiring, plumbing, possible asbestos or lead) and can add $100 to $200 per HomeGuide.2
Location: Angi’s city data runs $300 in Detroit and Miami to $450 in New York and Philadelphia; HomeGuide’s state table tops out at $800 in Hawaii.1,2
Add-ons: a standard inspection skips radon, asbestos, mold, termites, sewer lines and wells – each specialized follow-up adds $50 to $750 depending on the system.1,2
Three worked examples (we did the math)
| Project | Cost basis | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 sq ft single-family, three ways | published size tables (Angi, HomeGuide, Fixr) – our comparison | $250 – $500 depending on source and market |
| Pre-1978 home, base + radon + termite | $200 – $500 + $125 – $400 + $50 – $350 (HomeGuide add-ons) – our math | $375 – $1,250 all-in |
| 4-point for insurance vs full inspection | $50 – $100 vs $200 – $500 (HomeGuide) – our comparison | about a quarter of the price, a quarter of the scope |
These are example budgets, not quotes – size, age, location and add-ons set the real number. The buyer typically pays; expect 2 to 6 hours on site.
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FAQ
How much does a home inspection cost? $200 to $500 for most homes, with national averages of $340 to $400 across the three sources; small condos start near $200 and large or older homes run higher.1,2,3
What does a standard inspection not cover? Radon, asbestos, mold, termites, sewer lines and wells are all add-ons – Angi notes radon in particular is never in a standard inspection, and each specialist check costs $50 to $750.1,2
Is an inspection worth it on new construction? Yes – Angi and HomeGuide both recommend it; new-build inspections run $100 to $400 and catch builder mistakes before closing or before the 1-year warranty expires.1,2
What is a 4-point inspection? A limited check of roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC costing $50 to $100, usually required by insurers on homes over 30 years old – it is not a substitute for a full inspection.2
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost
- HomeGuide – How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost
- Fixr – Home Inspection Cost
*Prices are 2025-2026 national averages from the cited sources and vary by home size, age, location and add-on scope. Get at least three itemized quotes from licensed inspectors.