Buying a new home in Dallas can be a major investment. Hidden problems can turn your dream home into a nightmare, costing you thousands or more over time. This is when scheduling an experienced home inspection can benefit you. With help from a knowledgeable home inspector, you will uncover problems before you invest or before they become too big to handle. Not only will a Dallas home inspection provide you with answers, but you will also gain peace of mind, which can be hard to come by when searching for a new home. Don’t think of your property review as a formality, but as a critical step in the home-buying process. Although prices may vary, we’ll break down some of the costs associated with a full home inspection as well as additional add-ons for your consideration. With real-world experience, Super Team Services will help you understand the importance of hiring a trusted inspector for detailed, reliable home inspections in DFW.
Standard Dallas Home Inspection Costs
A run-of-the-mill general inspection of your DFW home can run anywhere from $300 to $700, depending on the size and condition of your home. Keep in mind that this is for baseline inspection services. These types of inspections usually cover things like your roof, flooring, safety systems, wood-destroying insects, other visual aspects, and more. One way to think about a home inspection is this. If you are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new home, why not spend a fraction of that money to ensure your potential property is worth the investment? With this service completed, you can go ahead with the purchase, or not, with confidence. Not to mention the financial benefits of savings for future repairs and replacements. *
Super Team Services Difference: The Super Team Services inspection crew takes great pride in providing top-notch service every time. It’s our job to show you pitfalls you may have missed or that were hidden from view even with our standard inspection process.
Key Factors Influencing Home Inspection Costs
What factors matter when considering the price of your Dallas home inspection? First off is the size of the building being inspected. Simply put, larger homes require more time and effort to inspect, thus increasing the total cost. Use the examples below to help gauge what your inspection should cost.
Home Size
- Under 1,500 sq ft- $325 to $410
- 1,500-2,500 sq ft- $400 to $600.
- 2,500-4,000 sq ft- $600-$1,000
- over 4,000 sq ft – $750-$1,000+
*Depending on inspection company pricing model
The Super Team Services approach: When you decide to choose Super Team Services for your Dallas home inspection, you will understand why experience matters. We like our pricing to be as transparent as possible and utilize our Home inspection and services cost calculator to provide you with a comprehensive price breakdown. Our prices are based not only on home size but on a variety of factors like square footage and age of the home, location, additional services, type of foundation, etc.
Age of the Home:
Older homes often have more complex systems, sometimes including decades of repairs stitched together, potential deferred maintenance, and require a more in-depth examination. Then there’s the problem of outdated wiring, plumbing, or foundation settlement common in older Dallas properties.One thing to keep a note of is when the home you are having inspected was built. If your potential new home was built before 1980, you might incur a slightly higher fee.
Super Team Services approach: As a DFW-based home inspection company, we understand the ins and outs that come with owning property in this area. We have the expertise you’ll need for a complete old or new Dallas home inspection.
Type of Foundation:
The DFW area has a unique soil makeup and can impact foundations differently. Pier and beam foundations often require a more extensive review and inspection than concrete slab foundations. Pier and beam foundation inspections may cost more due to the increased labor involved.
Super Team Services approach: As experienced Dallas home inspectors, we know about various foundations used throughout the area. Our team will provide upfront and honest pricing for your foundation inspection. You will know from the get-go what your inspection should cost and why.
Inspector’s Experience and Qualifications:
While you may be tempted to go with the cheapest Dallas home inspection option, experienced and qualified inspectors offer invaluable expertise and insight. So, how can you tell which company is right for you? Certifications are a great way of proving a company’s worth. Look for things like TREC licensing, InterNACHI, ASHI, and others. Years of business experience are also a dead giveaway. It’s usually safe to trust a company that has been in business for over a decade. A solid list of positive reviews can also help you vet out underperformers. Lastly, the inclusion of a detailed report can help you see what they see, providing a much-needed report card on the inspector’s job.
Value vs. Price
As with many things, a cheaper price doesn’t mean you’ll receive the same level of inspection. We like to say that a few dollars here can save you many thousands of dollars down the line.
Super Team Services advantage: When you choose our team for your Dallas home inspection, you can trust that you get what you pay for. Our highly trained and certified inspectors will give you an in-depth view of your home or potential property. Leave no stone unturned and rest easy knowing Super Team Services handles your property inspection.
Understanding “Add-On” Inspection Services
Most standard inspections cover visible components and amenities, but more specialized issues often require additional, targeted inspections. Termite inspections are a common and often critical aspect of any Texas home inspection; often, a separate, recommended service can add to your total bill. However, when you choose Super Team Services, you’ll receive a FREE termite inspection with any home inspection saving you anywhere from $75 to $175. Sewer camera inspections are one of the most highly recommended add-ons, especially for older homes, to detect blockages, cracks, or tree root intrusion. These inspections can run $125 to $500. Mold inspections are also important in humid climates like Dallas and can help uncover hidden mold issues. Depending on the scope of your mold inspection, these tests can cost $200 to $1,100. Radon testing is less common in Texas, but it is an option for those concerned. Provide the average cost range.
Other add-ons you should consider are Swimming Pool/Spa Inspection, which costs roughly $100 to $200. Irrigation/Sprinkler System Inspections can also highlight unseen problems, saving you big in future water bills and repairs. These inspections typically cost between $50 and $150. Perhaps your property isn’t within a residential area. This means you’ll want to consider things like well water testing, septic system inspection, or a barn review. Another option to keep prices down is to look for bundling opportunities. Super Team Services offers a wide range of bundle options on our website’s promotions page, allowing you to pick the right package that’s right for you.
Why a Cheap Inspection Can Cost You More in Time
When it comes to your Dallas home inspection, the saying “you get what you pay for” still rings true. Saving money is nice, but at what cost? Beware of home inspection deals that seem too good to be true. Rushed inspections, missed critical defects, vague reports, and a lack of proper insurance or credentials can all come back to bite you in time. At the end of the day, you need to ask yourself if saving $100-$200 upfront is worth years of stress and costly repairs and replacements
