A good home inspection just like a good blog takes time. A good inspector will systematically poke and prod the systems of the home removing all panel covers, opening all hatches and water closets, crawling into attics and crawl spaces, bringing light to the dark places of the house that go unexposed without an inspection. A good blogger will do the same, bring light to a variety of subjects by poking and prodding those subjects until the truth is exposed.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
How much does a home inspection cost around Chicago?
You would think that this is an easy question to answer, but for the home buyer, it is not. Most home inspectors do not post there prices and are reluctant to give a price until speaking with the home buyer and determining the location, size and age of the home. I know home inspectors that charge $1,500 dollars for larger homes and one inspector here on the North Shore of Chicago who charges a flat rate of $250 regardless of whether it is condominium or a lakefront mansion. I try to keep my pricing in the middle of the pack, making it reasonable and reflective of the degree of difficulty. For instance a condominium is generally a relatively easy inspection and I charge $300 for it and my prices increase as a I move through townhouses, bungalows, 2-story homes all the way to a 6 bedroom, 100 year old Winnetka home for which I charge $750. Check out my pricing on the home page of my website.
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Good stuff! The kind of message we need to send us out and about with a passion. Thank you.
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