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Home Inspection FAQs

Straight answers about booking an inspection with Certified Home Inspection LLC in East-Central Indiana and West-Central Ohio. If your question isn’t here, call or text our office at (765) 965-7793.

How much does a home inspection cost?

A full home inspection is $340 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. The price steps up with size: $390 for 2,000–3,000 sq ft, $415 for 3,000–4,000 sq ft, $440 for 4,000–5,000 sq ft, and $490 for homes over 5,000 sq ft. Duplexes are $550 and commercial inspections start at $550. Add-on services are priced separately — see our full price list.

How long does a home inspection take?

Most home inspections take about 2 – 2.5 hours for most homes. Older homes, larger homes, and homes with extra systems can take longer, and we do not rush the parts that matter most.

Can I attend the inspection?

You’re welcome to attend, and the best time to come is near the end of the inspection. At the end we do a wrap-up — we go over all the findings and answer all your questions then. Following the home inspector room to room creates distractions, and distractions are how things get missed.

How fast will I get my inspection report?

The same day. Your report is emailed to you the same day as the inspection, with photos and plain-English explanations.

What does a home inspection cover?

A full home inspection covers the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, and the interior and exterior, room by room and system by system. We will when possible give you the age of the roof, furnace, A/C unit and water heater. We also test outlets, windows, light fixtures, run the heating and cooling, check the water heater and kitchen appliances where accessible, and look in the attic, basement, and crawl space. The inspection covers what is visible and accessible to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

Who will perform my inspection?

Certified is a two-inspector company. Your inspection will be performed by our founder, Michael Spurrier, or by our inspector, Jacob Slinker. Yes you can request your home inspector. Either way you get the same inspection and the same same-day report, and our office confirms every appointment.

Do you offer termite inspections and treatments?

Yes. A wood-destroying insect (termite) inspection is $60. We also provide termite treatments using Termidor liquid treatment, quoted per home, and we are licensed for termite work in both Indiana and Ohio.

Do you test for radon?

Yes — in Indiana. Our 48-hour radon test is $200. We provide radon testing only; we do not perform radon mitigation. If your results come back high, we will explain the EPA action level and the next steps.

Can you check the sewer line, well, or septic system?

Yes. A sewer scope camera inspection is $200. Well flow and pressure testing is $65, a septic dye test is $150, a standard water test is $65, and a full panel water test for USDA, FHA and VA loans (Lead, Nitrites, Nitrates, Total Coliform bacteria, and E-Coli) is $300.

Do you inspect homes for sellers, before they list?

Yes. A pre-listing inspection gives you the same full inspection before your home goes on the market, so you can price with confidence and fix or disclose what matters first.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Richmond, Centerville, Cambridge City, Connersville, New Castle, Greenfield, Winchester, Hagerstown, Liberty, Brookville, Rushville, Union City, Lynn, Milton, West College Corner, and Brownsville in Indiana, and Eaton, New Paris, and Greenville in Ohio.

How do I schedule an inspection?

Book online anytime, or call or text (765) 965-7793. With two inspectors on our team, we can typically get your inspection scheduled inside the 7-to-10-day inspection response window in your purchase contract.