Work out home inspection findings cost instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
An inspection converts unknown risk into a priced negotiation. Totalling major and minor defects gives the repair liability, the negotiated share determines who bears it, and comparing the seller's contribution with the inspection fee shows the return on commissioning the survey in the first place.
Buyer cost
Buyer net = total repair cost x (1 - seller share) + inspection fee
Return on inspection
Return = seller contribution / inspection fee
Buyer net = total repair cost x (1 - seller share) + inspection fee. An inspection converts unknown risk into a priced negotiation.
Selectively. Loading a schedule with trivial items weakens the credibility of the major ones. Negotiating hard on structural, roof, electrical and plumbing findings is more productive.
This calculator takes 4 inputs: Cost of major defects, Cost of minor defects, Share the seller agrees to bear, Inspection fee. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic worked example — replace them with your own site or project figures.