What a home inspection proposal is for
Buyers do not know which add-ons matter for the house they are buying. Three packages for the same home, with a line on why each add-on is worth it for this age and type of house, help them choose fast. It also raises the average ticket without a hard sell.
What to put on a home inspection proposal
- The same home in each package.
- What each add-on checks and why.
- Report timing.
- Payment at booking.
- One acceptance line.
A worked example
The same 2,000 sq ft, 1985 home. The full inspection uses the calculator's typical price.
Option 1: Good: full inspection. Standard inspection of the home.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full home inspection, 2,000 sq ft * | 1 | each | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Total before tax | $430.00 |
Option 2: Better: inspection and sewer scope. Full inspection plus a camera inspection of the main line.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full home inspection, 2,000 sq ft * | 1 | each | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Sewer scope | 1 | each | Your price |
Option 3: Best: inspection, sewer, radon and thermal. Full inspection, sewer scope, radon test and thermal imaging.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full home inspection, 2,000 sq ft * | 1 | each | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Sewer scope | 1 | each | Your price | |
| Radon test | 1 | each | Your price | |
| Thermal imaging | 1 | each | Your price |
Explain each add-on in one line tied to this house: an older sewer line, a basement, a slab with radiant heat.
* Typical price from our free home inspection cost calculator, which lists its sources. Your own costs and market come first.
Line items home inspectors use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Full home inspection | each | Home size and age. |
| Crawl space or basement | each | Access and condition. |
| Detached garage or outbuilding | each | Per building. |
| Radon test | each | Test type and pickup; where licensed. |
| Sewer scope | each | Main line camera inspection. |
| Termite inspection | each | Where licensed or by a partner. |
| Thermal imaging | each | Areas scanned. |
| Pre-listing inspection | each | For the seller, before listing. |
| 4-point inspection | each | Roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC for insurance. |
| Re-inspection | visit | Items checked after repairs. |
| Travel beyond service area | each | Per trip. |
Terms and deposit language for home inspection
- Deposit. The inspection fee is paid in full when the inspection is booked, to hold the date on the buyer's contract timeline.
- Payment. Paid at booking. The report is delivered after the inspection.
- Warranty. An inspection reports what was visible and accessible on the day. It is not a warranty of the home and does not cover hidden or future defects.
- The inspection follows your state's standards of practice where the state sets them.
- Utilities must be on and areas accessible; inaccessible areas are noted in the report.
- Add-on tests may be done by licensed partners where your state requires it.
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer and the job.
- Check each option's name, its one-line difference and its lines.
- Add your prices; each option totals on its own.
- Set tax, the deposit and the good-until date.
- Print it, download it, or send it from Koira so the customer can pick and sign on the phone.
Free tools for home inspection
- Home inspection cost calculator
- Labor rate calculator
- Break-even calculator
- Google review link generator
The same proposal for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, masonry, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, security system, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tile, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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