How much do Home Inspections cost in Portland?

You’re ready to buy a home, but wondering how much a home inspection costs in Portland, Oregon?
We’ve compiled an easy reference list for some of the typical inspection costs:
Estimated Inspection Costs:
    1. Home Inspection – ~$300-$375+ (varies based on home size and geographic location) 
    2. Sewer Scope or Septic Inspection  – ~$150-$250 (varies based on geographic location) 
    3. Radon Test – ~$125 (varies based on geographic location) 
    4. Oil Tank Locate and/or Soil Sample ~$200 for tank locate (depends on lot size)
    5. Well Test (if applicable) – $550-1,300 (depends on geographic location, if generator and test pump are n
    6. Lead Based Paint Test (if applicable) –   Alpha Environmental Pricing
    7. Asbestos Test (if applicable) – attached example
    8. Property Survey – varies  https://www.plso.org/Find

 

With these costs in mind, you will want to have 1) closing costs estimated by the lender (unless paid by the seller), 2) down payment, and 3) inspection costs in your bank account or available to pull from another source prior to closing.

 

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