A home is a major investment. A professional inspection helps you understand the visible and accessible condition of the property before closing. Hidden defects may remain outside the inspection scope.
Which is why a quality home inspection is one of the most valuable investments you can make.
Inspection fees vary with the property and the services requested. Compare the scope, qualifications and reporting process as well as the price.
How Much Is a Home Inspection?
For a current price in Broward County, Miami-Dade County or Palm Beach County, request a property-specific quote. Provide the address, approximate size, property type and any additional services required.
How is the Price Determined?
Your home inspector will set the price based on a number of factors, including:
- The home’s square footage: Most home inspectors base their fees on the size of the home inclusive of all floors, crawlspaces, attics, and garages.
- The presence of certain items on your property, for example, a pool, a spa, or outbuildings.
- The age of the home: Older or historic homes may take longer to inspect, particularly if the home has undergone extensive renovations, which can lead to complicating factors, like hybrid electrical and plumbing systems.
- The local real estate market — if more people are buying homes, home inspectors are in demand and competition can drive prices up.
Who Usually Pays for the Inspection?
The buyer is usually responsible for paying for the home inspection, and they get to choose their preferred home inspector. Sellers may also choose to do a pre-listing inspection at their own expense to identify any potential defects they can address before putting the house on the market. Sellers should discuss disclosure obligations with their real estate professional or attorney. So, as a buyer, make sure you ask if a pre-listing inspection report is available.
Don’t Choose a Home Inspector Based on Cost Alone
All home inspectors are required to be licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) which indicates a certain level of education, training, and professionalism. Quality, however, comes from experience on the ground. A high-quality inspector will go beyond DBPR’s minimum inspection requirements. He should educate you, make sure you understand the findings, and go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied.
And remember, you’re not hiring a company, you’re hiring a person. Many of the larger inspection firms hire new inspectors with little field experience. Make sure your inspector has a depth of experience — ideally with inspections in South Florida — to get the most from this small, but extremely valuable, investment in a home inspection.
About Ernesto Gil
Ernesto Gil is the owner of Checkmark Inspections. He is your personal home inspector, and his investment in the company will be reflected in the quality of your inspection. Mr. Gil’s inspection reports are professional, comprehensive, detailed, and clear. Reports include photographs, detailed findings, recommendations and maintenance information. Length and image count depend on the property and findings. Checkmark Inspections’ customer reviews speak to Ernesto’s reputation as an ethical, reliable, and courteous South Florida home inspector.
Published by Checkmark Inspections. Meet Ernesto Gil, Certified Master Inspector®, serving Broward County, Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County. Updated September 23, 2026.
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