Median / Average Pay ($)
- $29.19 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $33.12 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $24.89 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $29.59 / hour (Indeed.com)
Services Provided
- Residential and Commercial – Performing pre-purchase and pre-listing assessments on homes (as well as commercial properties) to ensure new and old structures meet the appropriate codes.
- Structural and Safety – Inspecting a structure’s foundation, roof, and fire systems for dangers to its integrity, occupants, and surrounding area.
- Regulatory Compliance – Verifying that a building or house meets government codes by evaluating its structure, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Specialized and Environmental – Evaluating and measuring the presence of mold, moisture, asbestos, pests, and gases (i.e., radon).
- Permit Compliance – Ensuring that permit requirements are met and running final occupancy inspections to verify that structures are lawful and safe; this includes re-inspections whenever repairs must be effected and evaluated.