Home Inspection Service
Conduct home inspections for buyers, sellers, and homeowners
Overview
Home inspectors generate $75,000-$500,000 annually with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, home inspections protect buyers' investments.
Revenue from pre-purchase inspections ($300-$800 per home), pre-listing seller inspections ($300-$700), new construction inspections ($400-$900), annual maintenance inspections ($250-$500), specialty inspections (radon, mold, termites) for additional fees, and reinspection services.
Successful inspectors conduct thorough systematic inspections, evaluate structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, identify defects and safety issues, provide detailed inspection reports with photos, and explain findings to clients.
Home buyers, sellers, and homeowners as clients.
Marketing through real estate agents, home inspection associations, online reviews and reputation, home buyer resources, and inspection credentials.
Required Skills
- Building Systems Knowledge
- Inspection Methodologies
- Report Writing
- Construction & Architecture
- Defect Identification
- Client Communication
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Consistent demand from real estate transactions
- Can conduct 2-4 inspections per day
- Relatively low overhead
- Recurring clients through agent referrals
- Multiple revenue streams with specialty inspections
Cons
- Need home inspection certification/license
- Liability insurance required and costly
- Physical work crawling and climbing
- Tied to real estate market cycles
- Competition from established inspectors
How to Get Started
- Get home inspection training and certification
- Obtain necessary licenses and insurance
- Invest in inspection tools and equipment
- Market to real estate agents and buyers
- Conduct thorough home inspections
- Provide detailed inspection reports
- Build reputation and referral network
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