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Home inspection packages customers actually buy for 2027
Seventeen home inspection packages buyers and agents pay for in 2027, what each tier includes, and how to price them without guessing at the market.
What to take away
- Home inspection packages customers actually buy for 2027 start with a general inspection, then add radon, sewer or pool only when the house or lender forces the question.
- Agents buy pre-listing inspections to shorten repair negotiations, not to find every defect.
- Condo, multi-unit and new-construction jobs need their own scope language because the standard report form does not fit them.
- Price each package from labor hours plus equipment and lab cost, never from what the shop down the road charges.
- Radon testing follows the EPA's buyer and seller guide, and your report should say which test conditions you used.
This article covers package design and pricing for inspection businesses. It is not engineering, environmental, legal or tax advice. Scope, licensing and reporting duties vary by state and municipality. Confirm current requirements with your state licensing board or a licensed attorney. For radon, mold or air quality, consult the EPA and a certified industrial hygienist.
The 17 home inspection packages buyers and agents order in 2027
A general buyer inspection is the anchor. It covers structure, roof, and electrical systems. Plumbing, heating, and cooling are included. Nearly every purchase contract triggers it.
2027 Inspection Packages Compared
Pillar To Post
- Scope
- Full walkthrough
- Who buys
- Almost every buyer
- Price range
- $300 to $500
AmeriSpec
- Scope
- Interior systems
- Who buys
- Condo buyers
- Price range
- $250 to $400
WIN Home Inspection
- Scope
- Pre-drywall and final
- Who buys
- New-build buyers
- Price range
- $400 to $700
The 17 packages below are variations on that scope or add-ons sold beside it. National providers such as Pillar To Post, Inspect-It 1st, AmeriSpec, and WIN Home Inspection list these services on their menus.
The 2027 U.S. price ranges in the table are the author's market estimates, not published list prices, so local quotes will differ. Your own labor, equipment and lab costs set the real number.
| Package | What it includes | Who buys it | Typical 2027 U.S. price range | Launch priority for a solo inspector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General buyer inspection | Full standard-of-practice walkthrough, written report with photos | Almost every buyer | $300 to $500 | First |
| Pre-listing inspection | Same scope, ordered by the seller before the house goes on the market | Listing agents | $300 to $500 | Second |
| Condo and townhome inspection | Interior systems plus limited common elements, no roof or site | Condo buyers, HOA boards | $250 to $400 | Third |
| New-construction phase inspection | Pre-drywall and final walkthrough, two visits | Buyers of new builds | $400 to $700 | Fourth |
| 11th-month warranty inspection | Year-one review before the builder warranty expires | Owners at month ten | $250 to $400 | Later |
| Investor rapid-turn inspection | Fast interior and systems check, no cosmetic detail | Flippers, small landlords | $200 to $350 | Later, for flippers |
| Annual maintenance review | Systems and safety check for an occupied home | Repeat homeowners | $200 to $350 | Later, for repeat clients |
| Radon test | Short-term or continuous monitor, lab analysis, mitigation referral | Buyers in EPA Zone 1 counties | $150 to $300 | Add in EPA Zone 1 counties |
| Sewer scope | Camera run from the cleanout to the municipal connection | Older homes, large trees | $150 to $300 | Add for pre-1970 housing |
| Pool and spa inspection | Pump, heater, filter, and shell. Deck, bonding, and safety barriers | Any house with water | $150 to $350 | Add when pools are common |
| Detached structure inspection | Garage, shop, barn, shed, separate electrical | Rural and hobby-farm buyers | $100 to $200 | Add in rural areas |
| Multi-unit inspection | Each unit plus shared systems, roof and parking | Duplex to fourplex buyers | $400 to $800 | Later, when asked |
| Rural property inspection | Well, septic, outbuildings, long driveway, propane | Buyers outside city services | $500 to $900 | Later, when asked |
| Luxury home inspection | Extended time on site, specialty systems, second inspector | High-value listings | $600 to $1,200 | Later, when asked |
| Historic home inspection | Knob-and-tube, plaster, original windows, prior alterations | Pre-1950 housing stock | $500 to $1,000 | Add for pre-1950 stock |
| Relocation inspection | Remote-friendly report, video walkthrough, fast turnaround | Out-of-state buyers | $400 to $700 | Later, when asked |
| Pre-offer walk-and-talk | Verbal consult, no written report | Buyers in bidding wars | $150 to $300 | Later, when asked |
InterNACHI and ASHI publish the standards of practice that shape most package scopes.
Two of these carry real regulatory weight. Radon testing should follow the EPA's guide for home buyers and sellers, which explains why test placement, closed-house conditions and documentation matter in a transaction.
Sewer scopes and pool inspections are not part of most standards of practice. Your agreement has to say plainly that they are separate services with their own limits.
Where each of these sells, see the best markets for a home inspection business in 2027. For the report standards, see the services and packages guide.
Pricing each package from your own numbers
Do not copy a competitor's price. Build each package from your own costs. In most U.S. markets in 2027, a loaded inspection hour runs about $60 to $120. That includes wages, payroll taxes, insurance, vehicle, and equipment depreciation.
Price a Package From Costs
- Estimate on-site hours for package type
- Multiply hours by loaded hourly cost
- Add direct costslab, camera, travel
- Add target margin and check competitors
- Review quarterly against actual hours logged
Worked example. A solo inspector prices a general inspection with a radon test placed during the same visit. Site time is two hours at a loaded rate of $80 an hour, so labor is $160. A moisture meter, ladder and report software cost $1,200 and last about 200 jobs, so equipment adds $6 to each job.
The radon monitor costs $700 and covers 100 placements, so it adds $7. Lab analysis is about $60 per sample and return shipping is $15. Placing the monitor adds half an hour, or $40 at the same loaded rate.
Direct cost is $160 plus $40 plus $6 plus $7 plus $60 plus $15, or $288. A 40 percent gross margin target puts the package near $480. Use your own invoices for every number.
Add-ons should be priced so a buyer can say yes on the phone. In most markets, a radon test placed during an inspection runs $150 to $250, and a second-trip test runs $200 to $350. Show both on your fee schedule.
How to package home inspection services for clients
Bundle the general inspection with one or two add-ons. The buyer then stops comparison shopping on price alone. A "peace of mind" tier that pairs the inspection with radon and sewer testing reads as one decision instead of three. For a full breakdown of tiers that convert, see home inspection service packages that sell.
Short Written Scope Checklist
- State what is inspected
- State what is excluded
- State what client gets in writing
- Support all coverage claims as truthful
- Use only real customer testimonials
Keep the written scope for each tier short and specific. Say what is inspected, what is excluded, and what the client gets in writing. The FTC's advertising guide for small business applies here: claims about what a package covers must be truthful and supported. Any testimonial you quote has to reflect a real customer's experience.
Document the scope in the client agreement: name the systems inspected, the exclusions, the fee, and a line for the client's initials beside each add-on.
Records and paperwork behind the packages
Every package generates a paper trail: the signed agreement, the report, the lab result, the invoice, and the photos. The IRS guidance on business records explains which documents support income and expenses. Keep them with the job file. Ask your CPA how long to hold inspection records in your state.
Job File Paper Trail
- Signed agreement
- Inspection report
- Lab result
- Invoice
- Photos
Common questions
Do I need a separate agreement for add-on services?
Yes. Most standards of practice cover the general inspection only, so radon, sewer, pool and mold work need their own scope, limits and signature. Have a licensed attorney review the language before you sell the package.
How many packages should a small inspection company offer?
Start with the buyer inspection, pre-listing, condo and one add-on that fits your market. Add packages when customers ask for them, not because a competitor lists them.
Can I advertise a package as "certified" or "EPA approved"?
Only if you hold the specific credential and can show it. Certification belongs to the individual inspector or firm, not to the package. The FTC expects advertising claims to be supported. Check the exact wording with the certifying body before it goes on your site.
Who sets the rules for radon testing in my state?
Your state radon program or health department, and in some states a licensing board. The EPA guide describes sound practice, but the enforceable requirement is local. Confirm it before you advertise radon as a package.
