The cost depends on size, age, and add-ons (radon, sewer scope, mold, water testing). Use our FREE Instant Quote tool — enter the address and details, get a real quote in under 60 seconds with no sales call.
Roof (visual + drone where needed), attic, structure, foundation, basement, electrical system and panel, plumbing, water heater, HVAC, insulation, ventilation, doors, windows, exterior, grading, garage, and all interior rooms. Thermal imaging included free.
A typical 2,000 sq ft Blaine home: 2.5-3.5 hours on-site. Older or larger: 4+ hours. Sewer scope adds 30-45 minutes. Radon test setup adds 15 minutes (with 48-hour monitor deployment).
Yes — strongly recommended. EPA places all of Anoka County in Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk classification. The MN Department of Health reports Anoka County indoor radon average at 4.8 pCi/L (above the 4.0 action level). Roughly 4 in 10 Blaine basements exceed action level.
Yes if the home was built before 2000 — and we recommend it through 2010. Pre-1985 Blaine homes commonly have clay or early-PVC laterals. Root intrusion, bellies, and offsets are routine findings on the scope.
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Most Blaine buyers stay for the final 45-60 minutes when we walk through the home and explain everything we found. Your agent is welcome too.
Yes. InterNACHI Master Inspector (InterNACHI), current Minnesota AELSLAGID license, $1M errors & omissions, $2M general liability. Credentials on request.
Yes — every time. The city's building inspector checks code compliance, not workmanship. We routinely find missing kickout flashings, undersized AFCI coverage, attic ventilation issues, and 25-50 punch-list items on a brand-new home.
Performed about 11 months after closing on new construction — timed to give you 30 days to submit findings to the builder before your 1-year workmanship warranty expires. We focus on issues that surface after one Anoka County winter.
Inspections don't pass or fail — they document. But certain findings commonly cause buyers to walk or renegotiate: structural foundation issues, severe roof damage, FPE/Zinsco panels, polybutylene plumbing, active basement intrusion, radon over action level, mold, end-of-life HVAC.
Within 24-48 hours. Most Minnesota purchase agreements give you a 5-10 business day inspection contingency window — plus you need time for the inspection, report review, contractor estimates, and negotiation.
We walk every Blaine roof when slope, weather, and material allow it. When it's not safe (steep, snowy, fragile), we deploy a drone and get full aerial coverage. Either way you get full documentation.
Standard inspections don't include radon, sewer scope, mold sampling, water testing, septic, pool/spa, lead paint, asbestos lab testing, or buried utilities — those are available add-ons. We also don't inspect inaccessible areas (sealed walls, locked rooms, behind permanent fixtures).
We focus on safety, structure, systems, and major repair items — not cosmetic preferences. We'll note things like obvious carpet damage or wall cracks because they sometimes indicate underlying issues, but we're not grading color choices.
They can refuse, but it's rare in the Anoka County market. Most Minnesota purchase agreements specifically allow radon testing as part of the inspection contingency. A refusing seller is a meaningful red flag.
Highly variable. Cosmetic attic sheathing treatment runs $1,500-$3,500. Basement remediation with moisture-source repair runs $3,000-$10,000+. Whole-home structural remediation can run $25,000+. We document everything visually so any contractor can quote accurately.
Yes — we do FHA, VA, and conventional manufactured-home inspections. Marriage line, tie-downs, HUD tags, axle/wheel removal status, skirting, and crawl-space ventilation are all part of the protocol.
Yes — typically. Active sub-slab depressurization mitigation systems reduce radon to under 2.0 pCi/L in roughly 95% of installations. Always re-test after install (a Minnesota-licensed mitigator handles the post-install test).
ASTM E2018-15 Property Condition Assessment with Property Condition Report including Immediate Repair Costs, Replacement Reserves, code compliance, ADA review, and photo documentation. Sized to the asset, deal, and lender requirements.
Yes — we scope year-round. Lateral pipes run below frost line (42-60 inches), so freezing isn't an issue. We do need an accessible cleanout, which can be a challenge in pre-1995 homes without exterior access.
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