2010 Fee Schedue (Prices Effective 3-1-10)
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get".----Warren Buffet
Full Structural/Mechanical Home inspection with Termite Report
3 Bedrooms $325.00
4 Bedrooms $350.00
5 Bedrooms $375.00
Larger homes call for quote.
Basic Kansas S.O.P. inspections start at $169; call for details and information on these low-cost, lower quality inspections; these inspections do not include appliances, most all windows, electrical outlets and switches, doors, etc. Termite, radon, pictures extra. Report printing within 24 hours via e-mail. See new Kansas Home Inspection Laws. or S.O.P. at the tab at left.
Homes over 50 years of age add $25.00.
Homes with accessable crawl space add $25.00.
Large outbuildings with electric add $25.00.
Fees subject to negotiation.
Fees billed to closing no longer accepted; see comments below.
Lower quotes from another company call for negotiation/reasons for pricing.
Loft/condo mechanical only inspections $169.00 (Limit 2 bedrooms).
Termite inspection Only; $70.00 KS/MO certified termite inspector #16601
Radon check with inspection add $125.00 (Double Unit) Allow 4 to 6 working days for test results. Radon whole house testing without inspection $150.00 (Homes with finished basements of three+ rooms add $50.00 for proper testing).
No fee for mileage. 60 mile one-way limit from Oak Park Mall I-35 and 95th Street, Overland Park, Kansas
All prices subject to change. See discount page for special prices when posted.
"If people can not afford to hire a home inspector, with the knowlege that the deal may not go through, then they should not be in the market of purchasing a home". This statement was told from one inspector to another inspector recently. There are many large costs to a home buyer when purchasing a home that ARE NOT negotiable; I.E. appraisals, real estate commissions, closing costs, mortgage interest, etc. Any home buyer will gain more knowlege with a home inspection than any other real estate transaction area. Most inspections cost under 1/2 of one percent of sales commissions.
"That seems alot of money for just a few hours work". I have heard that phrase before. Here is a little story that may explain the phrase. True story.
Pablo Picasso, the painter, was dining at a restaurant in New York City. A fan introduced herself to him and gushed at how thrilled she was to meet the great artist and how she loved his work. Encouraged by Mr. Picasso's polite acceptance, the fan begged "Oh, Mr. Picasso, would you draw me a sketch?" Picasso grabbed some paper, and with a pen sketched the waiters passing parfaits. As the woman reached for the sketch, Pablo Picasso said, "Madame. That will be $10,000." Shocked, she replied, "but that only took you 5 minutes." "No, madame," replied Picasso, "it took me 50 years."
Picasso priced his service to its value, not to the cost of manufacture.
Payment for all and any inspections is due at time of inspection unless otherwise agreed upon. Cash or checks accepted. Inspector reserves the right to hold inspection reports at time of inspection if payment, or arrangement, is not made prior to time of inspection. All utilities to the home should be operational to inspect the home properly. A re-inspection fee may apply for second visit. Invoicing at bill at closing no longer accepted.
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