You’ve made an offer on a home and need to make sure that you aren’t sinking your hard-earned savings into a lemon. A buyer’s home inspection will provide you with the due diligence you need to either move forward with the deal or move on to a different one.
A buyer’s home inspection is designed to thoroughly examine the critical systems and operational items inside and outside a home. This enables you to make informed decisions as to whether or not a home is worth purchasing. Should any issues be found during the home inspection, you as the buyer may have increased leverage in any price negotiations.
A buyer’s home inspection usually takes us a few hours, during which we welcome buyers to be present. Sellers, typically, are not welcome. This gives us the ability to connect with you and deliver our key findings in person so you can ask us questions and get the answers you need.
Following the inspection, we deliver a comprehensive report that includes all our findings and recommendations about how to address any issues discovered in the course of our inspection.
During a buyer’s inspection, we examine everything visible from the roof down to the foundation, inside and outside a home. We make sure it’s all structurally sound and well maintained.
Then we go through all the operational items and appliances to make sure they all function the way they should.
If we can’t confirm that something is working the way it needs to, we note our findings and make a recommendation in our inspection report about how to deal with it.
At Lucent, we rely on years of experience in the home inspection and construction industries to inform each and every inspection we do. We pride ourselves on uncovering what other inspectors might miss and making sure you get more value out of your inspection than you pay for.
Buyer’s Home Inspection Pricing & Additional Inspection Services
We offer comprehensive home inspections at a competitive price and pride ourselves on ensuring you get all the information you need about the home you’re buying.
Given our dedication to transparency, there are two important things you need to know about the cost of a home inspection.
First, opting for a “cheap” home inspection can be a recipe for disaster when buying a home. There’s nothing worse than moving into a house only to find out that you need to unexpectedly sink thousands of dollars into it.
Second, not all tests and specialty inspections are included in a standard home inspection. Additional inspection services may be recommended should we discover unique issues.
Here are some of the additional services your home inspector may recommend:
Radon Testing
Well Inspection
Well Water Testing
Termite Inspection
Mold Inspection
Mold Testing
Chimney Inspection
Sewer Line Inspection
Septic Inspection
What Our Home Inspection Customers Are Saying
We had a great experience with Lucent Property Inspections! Greg was great to work with, and explained everything very clearly. Appointment set up was fast and simple. Greg was on time and very thorough. The report he provided was simple to understand and very detailed. Overall very satisfied!
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Jon Orns
1/30/2025
Our experience with Greg was great! It was very easy to schedule the inspection, Greg responded quickly and worked with us to set up a time. He showed up promptly (always appreciated!) and was very professional and thorough with his inspection. He explained things in a concise manner, and answered any questions we had. A detailed report was sent to us very quickly as well. The report was easy to read, and Greg was clear about what aspects of the house should be addressed immediately and which could wait. Overall, we were super happy with our experience with Greg and will gladly recommend his services to anyone else looking for a trustworthy inspector. Thanks Greg!
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Marisa K.
12/19/2024
I've used Greg a couple times now with my buyer clients. His reports are fantastic, especially when the buyer can't be there and needs a good reference. He's great at explaining things in an easy to understand way. Thanks, Greg!
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Niki Dransfeldt (Realtor)
11/08/2024
When my seller needed a quick turnaround inspection as a buyer financing requirement, I immediately thought of Greg who I worked with before. Responsive, professional, knowledgeable, Greg met and EXCEEDED my expectations. We were able to get the home financing approved at the very last minute (during the scheduled closing!) and closed! I highly recommend Lucent Property Inspections!
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Donna Harris
11/01/2024
Highly recommend Greg Bradle and Lucent Property Inspections. He is very thorough with the inspection and very transparent with the review. He spent a good amount of time with us personally at the end of the inspection and went through each page in detail. An email overview of what he found and what we discussed was received that same evening. The warranty and digital homeowner tracker he provided is an awesome added bonus! Very easy to work with and super easy to schedule, add on services if needed, and pay online. Highly recommend!
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Randi Vaughan
10/31/2024
When my seller needed a quick turnaround inspection as a buyer financing requirement, I immediately thought of Greg who I worked with before. With a specific need, I was quoted a great price. Responsive, professional, knowledgeable, Greg met and EXCEEDED my expectations. We were able to get the home financing approved at the very last minute (DURING the scheduled closing!) and CLOSED! I highly recommend Lucent Property Inspections!
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Donna H.
10/31/2024
One downfall of working with service providers or contractors whom you do not know is that too often communications is very poor. This was not the case with my experience of working with Greg. Greg used text messaging, phone calls, emails, images and an on-line portal to relay information. His provision of a limited, 3 month warranty on specific parts of the inspected home was an unexpected bonus.
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Len Stevens
10/19/2024
I had a fantastic experience with Greg Bradle as my home inspector! His prices were not only reasonable but also completely transparent. The website clearly outlines the costs upfront, so there were no surprises, and even the fees for any extra services are listed clearly. Greg was incredibly responsive to all of my questions throughout the entire process. The final report he provided was extremely detailed, covering every aspect of the inspection. I also had the opportunity to speak with him about the findings, and he patiently answered all my questions, providing valuable insights. Overall, Greg made the home inspection process stress-free and informative. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a thorough and professional home inspector!
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Joe H.
10/10/2024
I had a fantastic experience with Greg Bradle as my home inspector! His prices were not only reasonable but also completely transparent. The website clearly outlines the costs upfront, so there were no surprises, and even the fees for any extra services are listed clearly.Greg was incredibly responsive to all of my questions throughout the entire process. The final report he provided was extremely detailed, covering every aspect of the inspection. I also had the opportunity to speak with him about the findings, and he patiently answered all my questions, providing valuable insights.Overall, Greg made the home inspection process stress-free and informative. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a thorough and professional home inspector!
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Joe H.
10/10/2024
Greg did a great job for me. Checking crawlspaces is never fun! Very professional and helpful!
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Mary Solon
10/04/2024
Buyer’s Inspection FAQ
Should buyers be present during their inspection?
As a buyer, being present at your home inspection gives you an opportunity to speak with the inspector and have them show you items they have taken issues with. As a result, it is recommended.
Who attends a buyer’s inspection?
It’s up to you! Now we aren’t real estate agents, but we recommend that sellers not attend a buyer’s inspection. When they do, buyers typically don’t feel comfortable asking as many questions as they otherwise would. Agents on the other hand are fine.
When does a buyer’s home inspection happen?
A buyers home inspection typically happens after a potential buyer has placed an offer on a home and before they have made any significant financial commitments.
What does an inspection not cover?
A buyer’s home inspection typically does not include any items an inspector can not visually examine. This can include things like radon testing, termite inspection, septic inspection and more.
What’s included in the inspection report?
Every home inspector’s report will be different. Our reports include a summary of our findings plus in-depth analysis of roofing, exterior, structure, interior, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, plumbing. Our reports also include photos of problem items. See an example report here.
What are common problems buyer’s home inspections uncover?
Issues related to structural integrity, masonry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, insulation, ventilation, crawl spaces, attics, and poor maintenance are the most common types of issues we encounter. With all that being said, every home has its own unique quirks that the untrained eye can easily miss. That’s why you need an experienced and licensed home inspector if you want to uncover them.
What can a buyer ask for after an inspection?
After a home inspection, a buyer can ask for a seller to repair or replace problem items. Or, the buyer can just ask for the equivalent price to be deducted from the sale price of the home. However, the seller is not obligated to agree to either option.
Who will inspect the home?
Hopefully you pick us for your next home inspection. If you do, our owner Greg Bradle will be glad to come inspect your home and delight you with his outstanding customer service.
