Afrexai Home Inspection

# Home Inspection Business Operations

Run a profitable home inspection business with real numbers, compliance checklists, and growth playbooks.

## What This Covers

### Pricing & Revenue
| Inspection Type | Price Range | Avg Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard residential (<2,000 sqft) | $300-$450 | 2-3 hrs | Bread and butter |
| Standard residential (2,000-3,500 sqft) | $400-$600 | 3-4 hrs | Most common |
| Large/luxury (3,500+ sqft) | $550-$900+ | 4-6 hrs | Higher liability |
| New construction (phase) | $350-$500 | 2-3 hrs | Builder pays, repeat work |
| New construction (final) | $400-$550 | 3-4 hrs | Before closing |
| 11-month warranty | $250-$400 | 2-3 hrs | Builder warranty expiring |
| Pre-listing (seller) | $300-$500 | 2-3 hrs | Growing segment |
| Commercial (small) | $800-$2,000 | 4-8 hrs | Higher E&O needed |
| Radon testing | $150-$200 add-on | 48hr monitor | ~40% attachment rate |
| Mold/air quality | $200-$400 add-on | Same visit | ~20% attachment rate |
| Sewer scope | $150-$300 add-on | 30-45 min | ~35% attachment rate |
| Termite/WDI | $75-$150 add-on | Same visit | Required in some states |
| Pool/spa | $150-$250 add-on | 30-45 min | Regional demand |
| Thermal imaging | $100-$200 add-on | Same visit | Differentiator |

**Revenue math:** 4 inspections/week × $475 avg × 50 weeks = $95,000. Add ancillary services at 35% attachment = $128,000. Scale to 2 inspectors = $250K+.

### Licensing & Compliance by State
| Requirement | States Requiring | Details |
|---|---|---|
| State license required | 37 states + DC | Check your state board |
| Pre-licensing education | Most licensed states | 60-200 hours depending on state |
| Continuing education | Most licensed states | 14-40 hours/year or biennial |
| E&O insurance required | ~20 states | $500K-$1M minimum typical |
| Standards of Practice | ASHI, InterNACHI, or state-specific | Must follow one |
| Report delivery timeline | Varies | 24-48 hours typical, some states mandate |

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# Home Inspection Business Operations

Everything you need to run a profitable home inspection business: pricing tables, licensing requirements, equipment lists, report standards, and growth playbooks with real numbers.

## What's Inside

- **Pricing reference** for 14 inspection types and add-on services
- **Licensing requirements** across 37+ states
- **Insurance minimums** (E&O, GL, commercial auto, workers comp)
- **Equipment list** with costs and ROI priority
- **Report standards** — 10-system checklist meeting ASHI/InterNACHI SoP
- **Scheduling workflow** — booking through follow-up
- **Growth playbook** — solo startup to $1M+ regional firm
- **10 KPIs** every inspector should track
- **8 common mistakes** that kill inspection businesses

## Who This Is For

Home inspectors, inspection firm owners, and anyone building AI agents for the home inspection industry.

## Quick Start

Install this skill in your AI agent, then ask:
- "What should I charge for a 3,000 sqft inspection with radon?"
- "What licensing do I need in [state]?"
- "Help me build a 90-day plan to grow from solo to first hire"

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