Pricing Inquiry Scripts
Pricing Inquiry Response Scripts for Home Inspectors
Price calls are the most common calls you’ll get as a home inspector—especially when buyers are racing a contract contingency date. The tricky part is giving a clear number without underquoting a larger home, missing add-ons like radon, or spending 10 minutes on the phone while you’re in an attic or on a roof. These scripts help you quote fast, sound confident, and book the inspection before the caller shops you down the list.
1) Standard “How much is a home inspection?” (give a clear range + book)
Use this when a buyer calls with basic info and you can give a range right away.
“I can help with that. For most homes, a standard pre-purchase inspection runs $300 to $500, depending on size and age. If you tell me the address and approximate square footage, I can narrow it down and get you on the calendar. Are you under a contingency deadline or working toward a specific closing date? I also offer add-ons like radon testing ($150–$200) and a sewer scope ($200–$400) if you want everything done in one visit.”
Tips for this scenario
- -Ask for address + square footage first—pricing is driven by size, age, and access (crawl space/attic), not the caller’s guess.
- -Use their language: “contingency,” “inspection period,” “closing date,” “option period.”
- -Offer bundling in one trip: radon + sewer scope reduces scheduling friction and increases ticket size.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
!Quoting a flat price without asking square footage, year built, and crawl space/attic access—then getting stuck in a 4-hour inspection you underpriced.
!Talking about price before asking their inspection deadline—when urgency (not cost) is what will book the job.
!Forgetting to mention add-ons early (radon $150–$200, sewer scope $200–$400), then trying to upsell after they’ve mentally committed to a lower total.
!Letting price shoppers trap you into defending your fee instead of comparing scope: roof/attic/crawl space access, photos, and post-inspection questions.
!Missing after-hours calls and losing the booking—buyers often call in the evening after showings and won’t leave a voicemail.
