Home Inspection Repair Costs: What to Expect

Why these are ranges, not prices

Repair cost depends on your region, the severity of the specific issue, and who you hire — the same "roof repair" line item can mean a $400 patch or a $12,000 replacement depending on what an inspector actually found. Treat everything below as a starting point for a conversation, not a number to put in a repair request.

Typical ranges for the most common inspection findings

• Roofing — minor repair (flashing, a few shingles): $300–$1,200. Full replacement: $8,000–$18,000+.
• HVAC — servicing or minor repair: $150–$650. System replacement: $5,000–$12,000+.
• Foundation — minor crack sealing: $400–$2,000. Structural (piering, major settlement): $6,000–$25,000+.
• Electrical — panel repair or partial rewire: $500–$3,000. Full rewire: $8,000–$20,000+.
• Plumbing — fixture or minor leak repair: $150–$800. Repipe or water heater replacement: $1,500–$6,000+.
• Windows/doors — individual replacement: $300–$1,000 each. Whole-house replacement: $6,000–$20,000+.
• Gutters — repair or partial replacement: $200–$800. Full replacement: $1,500–$5,000+.
• Pest/termite — treatment: $300–$1,500. Structural damage repair on top of that: varies widely.

Estimate your own repair costs

Pick the category and rough severity below for a quick estimate range. 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 services directory — it's free and does not require choosing anyone.