Home Inspector Quote Template
A home inspector quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $931.00 for pre-purchase inspection of a 2,400 sq ft house built in 1978, with a radon test and a sewer scope, built from 7 lines. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a home inspector: pre-purchase inspection of a 2,400 sq ft house built in 1978, with a radon test and a sewer scope. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Oak Lane Home Inspection
350 Market Street
Franklin, TN 37064
billing@example.com
(608) 555-0150
Quote
Quote for
Alex Morgan
63 Linden Place
Fairview, OR 97024
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-purchase home inspection, up to 2,000 sq ftRoof, structure, exterior, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and interior; photo report | 1 inspection | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Additional living area over 2,000 sq ft | 400 sq ft | $0.10 | $40.00 |
| Older home surcharge, built before 1980 | 1 each | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Radon test, 48-hour continuous monitor | 1 each | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Sewer lateral camera scope | 1 each | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Detached garage inspection | 1 each | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Travel outside service area | 30 mile | $0.70 | $21.00 |
- Subtotal
- $931.00
- Quote total
- $931.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Sign and return to accept.
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Home Inspector quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $931.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Pre-purchase inspection of a 2,400 sq ft house built in 1978, with a radon test and a sewer scope |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Payment | Due at the inspection, before the report is released |
| Lines quoted | 7 |
What the $931.00 home inspector quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-purchase home inspection, up to 2,000 sq ft (Roof, structure, exterior, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and interior; photo report) | 1 inspection | $425.00 |
| Additional living area over 2,000 sq ft | 400 sq ft | $40.00 |
| Older home surcharge, built before 1980 | 1 each | $50.00 |
| Radon test, 48-hour continuous monitor | 1 each | $150.00 |
| Sewer lateral camera scope | 1 each | $195.00 |
| Detached garage inspection | 1 each | $50.00 |
| Travel outside service area | 30 mile | $21.00 |
| Quoted price | $931.00 |
Quoting home inspection at a fixed price
A home inspection quote should give the price by square footage and age, list each optional test with its own fee and say when the report will arrive.
The biggest single commitment is "Pre-purchase home inspection, up to 2,000 sq ft" at $425.00 (46% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Services: Pre-purchase home inspection, up to 2,000 sq ft, Additional living area over 2,000 sq ft and Radon test, 48-hour continuous monitor and 2 more, fixed at $860.00.
- Fees: Older home surcharge, built before 1980, fixed at $50.00.
- Travel: Travel outside service area, fixed at $21.00.
- Anything outside "Pre-purchase inspection of a 2,400 sq ft house built in 1978, with a radon test and a sewer scope" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-1676 for:
- The accepted price, $931.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Alex Morgan in the sample), signature and date
- When payment is due: Due at the inspection, before the report is released
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Home Inspector pricing tips
- Use the property address and the client's name exactly as written on the pre-inspection agreement, because the invoice and report are often forwarded to a buyer's agent or lender and should match the contract.
- List radon, sewer scope, mold sampling and wood-destroying insect inspections as separate lines, since a buyer may need to show one of them, such as the termite report, to a lender apart from the general inspection.
- Show the square footage and year built that set the price, so a buyer who read a different number on the listing understands why the fee differs from the starting price on your website.
- State when the report will be delivered and that it is released once paid, which stops payment from drifting to a closing date that never comes if the deal falls through.
Quote or estimate for home inspection?
Home inspectors rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $931.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a home inspector quote?
List exactly what is included (7 lines for pre-purchase inspection of a 2,400 sq ft house built in 1978, with a radon test and a sewer scope in the sample), give one fixed price ($931.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a home inspector quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a home inspector quote ask for a deposit?
It depends on the job size; for home inspection the usual terms are due at the inspection, before the report is released, and a deposit is optional.