How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost in Raleigh and the Triangle?
A home inspection from Rumple Home Inspections starts at $399 in Raleigh and the Triangle. I can only speak to what I charge, so that’s what this covers, plus what pushes the price up and what the add-ons cost.
What moves the price
Size and age. A bigger house means more rooms and more roofline to cover. An older house carries decades of repairs and upgrades, and each one needs a look. A smaller, newer house sits at the low end and still gets the full inspection. Nothing gets skipped to hit a number.
That’s why there’s no flat rate. Two houses on the same street can take different amounts of time, and the price follows the time.
What the starting price includes
Every inspection is the full inspection, not a stripped-down version of it. Drone roof imaging and infrared scanning are included at no extra charge when conditions allow, and you get a photo-heavy report in plain English within 24 hours. Here’s what actually gets checked.
A thorough inspection on an average house takes three to four hours, and I only book two a day, occasionally three. That’s on purpose. It’s also the reason I’m not the cheapest option, because price follows time and time is where the findings come from.
What the add-ons cost
Radon testing: $175
Sewer scope: $350
Mold and air sampling: $250
Water quality testing: $125 for the basic panel, $250 for the FHA/VA panel
Not every house needs every one. A house that needs radon and a sewer scope comes to $399 plus $175 plus $350, so $924 at the starting price, and a little more for a bigger or older house. If you’re not sure which ones fit your house, ask me before you book.
You can add these when you schedule, or call or text to add them later. The termite inspection and sewer scope can also be booked on their own. If you want several, the bundles on the pricing page discount the add-ons when you book them together.
New construction is quoted separately
Pre-drywall and 11-month warranty inspections on a new build are priced by the scope of the house, so I quote those one at a time. Here’s why they’re worth scheduling.
How to judge any quote you get
The number alone doesn’t tell you much. Ask what size and age of house the quote is for. Ask whether drone and infrared are included or extra. Ask how long the inspector will actually be at the house. Ask when you’ll get the report.
And weigh the price against what it’s looking for. The point of paying for an inspection is catching the eight thousand dollar roof problem or the failing HVAC before it becomes yours. The same goes for the add-ons: I laid out the math on a $350 sewer scope against a line replacement.
Get an exact number before you book
Send me the address, the square footage, and the rough age of the house, and I’ll give you a clear number before you book. Schedule a home inspection online or call and I’ll take it from there.