Home Inspection Repair Costs: What to Expect

Why these are ranges, not prices

Repair cost depends on your region, the specific issue, and who you hire — the same "roof repair" line on a report can mean a small patch or a full replacement, depending on what the inspector actually found. Each figure below is a national range from a published cost guide, with a link to its source. Treat it as a starting point for a conversation, not a number to put in a repair request.

National ranges for common inspection findings

• Minor roof repair (a few shingles or a small area): $150–$1,000. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Feb 2026.
• Replace an asphalt shingle roof (whole house): $5,700–$12,000. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Nov 2025.
• HVAC service call for a small fix (for example, line insulation): $75–$200 (a visit for a small fix). Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Jul 2025.
• Replace an AC condenser (the outdoor unit), not under warranty: $1,200–$4,200. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Aug 2025.
• Replace a furnace: $3,500–$7,500. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Dec 2025.
• Structural engineer inspection and report: $350–$900 (the evaluation; the repair itself needs a quote). Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Dec 2025.
• Seal a non-structural foundation crack: $250–$800 per crack. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Jul 2025.
• Replace an outlet with a GFCI outlet: $90–$200 per outlet. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Aug 2025.
• Fix a double-tapped breaker (two wires on one breaker): $150–$250. Source: Home Inspection Insider (opens in a new tab), page dated Jan 2024.
• Replace or upgrade an electrical panel: $851–$1,707. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Dec 2024.
• Fix a dripping or leaking faucet: $125–$350. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Oct 2025.
• Replace a tank water heater: $600–$3,100. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Jan 2026.
• Replace a failed window seal (fogged glass): $100–$250 per window. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Oct 2025.
• Repair gutters or downspouts (re-hang, reseal or reattach): $100–$450. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Nov 2025.
• Termite treatment (exterior barrier): $225–$2,500. Source: HomeGuide (opens in a new tab), page dated Nov 2025.

Look up a repair

Pick a repair below to see its national range and where the figure comes from. It covers more repairs than the list above. This is a planning tool, not a quote — use it to sanity-check a negotiation before you request real numbers from a contractor.

Turning an estimate into a real number

Once you know roughly what a repair costs, the only way to know what it actually costs at your property is a real quote. Search local, rated contractors by category on the Home Services page — it's free and does not require choosing anyone.