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Home Inspector cost in Columbia, SC

A typical Home Inspector figure in Columbia is about $299 per inspection, about 13% below the national figure of $344.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$299

per inspection

Fair price range: $258 to $435

On the low end
$258
On the high end
$435

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Home size
  2. Age
  3. Add-on tests
  4. Condo vs house
  5. Report speed

Ways to pay less

  1. Book add-on tests before your contract deadline
  2. Bundle sewer scope only if old
  3. Compare sample reports
  4. Ask about re-inspection fees
  5. Attend the inspection

Home Inspector in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Columbia, SC$299
$258 to $435
National typical$344
$296 to $500
Greenville, SC$323
$278 to $470
Charleston, SC$322
$277 to $468
Albuquerque, NM$301
$259 to $438
Des Moines, IA$325
$280 to $473
Greensboro, NC$301
$259 to $438

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Questions people ask

Home Inspector in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, Home Inspector typically costs about $299 per inspection, with most prices between $258 and $435.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Home Inspector earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 13% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.