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
I needed this company to perform an inspection. It was critical. I'm a busy professional. I mad an appointment. Let them know how important it was. He canceled without any warning because he did not feel I emailed enough. No warning was given. Highly unprofessional and left me in a real bind.
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David
5/06/2026
Very prompt with messages and information. Gave very comprehensive report along with call to explain various details and answer any questions I had. Also provided references to other companies that provided services they did not. Very much worth the cost.
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Jacob Schwertfeger
3/17/2026
I highly recommend Greg. He was thorough, quick to respond, and easy to work with.
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Andrea
3/14/2026
When we needed an inspection of a commercial property, Greg was prompt responding to our inquiry, scheduling and completing the inspection, and producing the inspection report. His report was very detailed and his price was fair. We recommend his services.
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Edward Leman
1/05/2026
Very thorough inspection with excellent report/photos.
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Seth Rieke
12/06/2025
Very easy process with Greg! Came highly recommended. He was fast to book and quick to get the inspection done. He was very thorough and clear communication about the home. Thankful for an easy process.
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Lyndsey Butler
11/26/2025
Greg conducted a thorough inspection of my mother's house. He provided a detailed report which was very helpful and gave us direction on which issues to prioritize. I regularly refer to the report since we began repairs to my mother's house and it has been a great guide. Overall great experience.
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Seema Saxena
10/28/2025
I had Greg inspect a new condo that I purchased. He is thorough, timely and a good value for the piece of mind he gave me in purchasing my new place. Lucent also provided me with an online home binder to keep my records related to my condo. I would highly recommend using Lucent on your next home purchase!
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Seth L.
10/26/2025
I used Greg Bradle and Lucent Property Inspections to do the home inspection for my new home and couldn't be happier. Excellent communication, very knowledgeable and had great patience and took the time to explain many things to me. Very professional, would recommend him to family, friends and all. For a first-time home buyer, I was especially impressed and thankful for his very detailed report which will assist me greatly during this process.
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B G.
10/22/2025
Very professional and thorough. Gave us a very comprehensive evaluation on a business property.
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Shannon Crabtree
9/17/2025
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.
