Paid at the time of inspection, typically $400–$700 for a standard single-family home, with adders for larger square footage, specialty scopes (sewer, radon, mold, pool, well/septic), and secondary structures. The report you receive back is worth several multiples of the fee — both in negotiating leverage and in a clear-eyed understanding of what you are buying.
Key Points
General
$400–$700 for most homes under 5,000 sq ft.
Sewer Scope
$150–$300 — mandatory on any home older than 20 years, in my practice.
Radon
$150–$250 — Northern Virginia is EPA Zone 1 (highest risk).
The Buyer's Checklist
- General
$400–$700 for most homes under 5,000 sq ft.
- Sewer Scope
$150–$300 — mandatory on any home older than 20 years, in my practice.
- Radon
$150–$250 — Northern Virginia is EPA Zone 1 (highest risk).