Understanding Home Inspection Pricing in Melbourne FL
One number sets the price of a SureHome inspection in Melbourne, FL: the total square footage of the building. Add-ons, property type and the drive from Melbourne move the total around it. The age of the house changes how long we spend on site, not what you pay. Exact pricing for your address takes about a minute on our Brevard County home inspection prices page.
One schedule, published, the same for every client. A 2,200 sq ft house in Palm Bay is $395 whether you book in January or in July, and the number you see at booking is the number on the invoice.
Factors Influencing Home Inspection Costs
Size moves the number more than anything else on this list.
Property Size
The biggest driver, because a bigger house takes longer to walk, scan and write up. SureHome's tiers run from $299 under 1,200 sq ft to $800 for 7,000–7,500 sq ft homes.
Property Age
A 1970s house can have an original panel, cast iron drains and a second roof, and each one takes more time and more photos. The price stays on the square-footage schedule.
Inspector Credentials
A Florida home inspector license is the legal minimum. SureHome also holds general contractor #CGC1530959 and roofing contractor #CCC1336594, and its inspectors are InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors.
Add-On Services
4-point inspections, Citizens roof certifications, sewer scopes and re-inspections are priced separately. Added to a full inspection, the 4-point drops from $150 to $75 and the sewer scope from $265 to $195.
Property Type
Single-family homes, multi-unit properties and commercial buildings are priced differently. Multi-unit properties add $75 per additional unit. Commercial properties are quoted individually.
Location & Travel
Properties 30+ minutes or 20+ miles from Melbourne carry a $25 trip charge. SureHome covers all of Brevard County with same and next-day availability.
Comparing Local Inspection Prices
A low base price can become a high one after the extras. Before you put two quotes side by side, find out what each one covers. SureHome's full inspection includes thermal imaging, moisture metering, drone roof video and the wind mitigation report at no extra charge, so put those on your list of questions for anyone else you call.
- Verify the inspector is FL state-licensed
- Confirm InterNACHI or ASHI membership
- Ask what's included in the base price
- Request a sample report before booking
- Check Google and HomeAdvisor reviews
- Ask about report delivery timeline
- Confirm availability for your deadline
- Ask if thermal imaging is included
SureHome Melbourne FL Home Inspection Cost Breakdown
Pricing runs on total building square footage, and the same tiers cover pre-sale inspections. Every full home inspection includes thermal imaging, aerial drone roof video, moisture metering, a client consultation, the digital report, the wind mitigation report and support through closing.
| Square Footage | Full Home / Pre-Sale Inspection |
|---|---|
| 0 – 1,200 sq ft | $299 |
| 1,200 – 1,500 sq ft | $325 |
| 1,500 – 2,000 sq ft | $360 |
| 2,000 – 2,500 sq ft | $395 |
| 2,500 – 3,000 sq ft | $435 |
| 3,000 – 3,500 sq ft | $470 |
| 3,500 – 4,000 sq ft | $515 |
| 4,000 – 4,500 sq ft | $560 |
| 4,500 – 5,000 sq ft | $600 |
| 5,000 – 5,500 sq ft | $640 |
| 5,500 – 6,000 sq ft | $680 |
| 6,000 – 6,500 sq ft | $720 |
| 6,500 – 7,000 sq ft | $760 |
| 7,000 – 7,500 sq ft | $800 |
| 7,500+ sq ft | Call for quote |
The wind mitigation report, $125 on its own, comes free with every full home inspection. It is a limited-time offer, so the rates page has the current terms.
Insurance Inspection Rates
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 4-Point Inspection (standalone) | $150 |
| 4-Point, added to full home inspection | +$75 |
| 4-Point, over 5,000 sq ft | $250 |
| Wind Mitigation Inspection (standalone) | $125 |
| Wind Mitigation, with full home inspection | FREE |
| 4-Point + Wind Mitigation Combo | $250 |
| Citizens Roof Certification | $125 |
Additional Fees to Consider
Fees and discounts that can change the total, depending on the house and your timeline:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Military & First Responder Discount | -$25 |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $125 |
| Trip Charge (30+ min or 20+ mile drive) | $25 |
| Rush Delivery (under 24 hours) | $75 |
| Multi-Unit, per additional unit | +$75 |
| Commercial Inspections | Call for quote |
Average Home Inspection Cost in Melbourne FL
We do not publish other companies' prices, so you will not get a market average from us. You will get ours. In 2026, SureHome's full home inspections run $299 to $800 by square footage, and a 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft house is $360 with thermal imaging, drone roof video and the free wind mitigation report included.
Judge the fee against what the report can turn up. A roof at the end of its life is one example. A cast iron drain line failing under the slab is another, and so is an original panel that a carrier will not write around. None of those is visible on a showing. All of them change a negotiation, because the inspection period is the one point where a finding is the seller's problem as much as yours. After closing, every one of them is yours alone.
How Inspection Costs Vary by Property Type
The square-footage schedule covers most houses. Where it differs:
- Single-family home: sq ft tiers above
- Condo: priced by the unit's square footage
- Multi-unit: base rate plus $75 per additional unit
- New construction: same sq ft tiers
- Older homes: more time on site, same tiers
- Over 7,500 sq ft: custom quote
- Commercial properties: custom quote
- Manufactured homes: call for pricing
Is a Home Inspection Worth the Cost?
Yes. The fee is fixed and you know it before you book. The defects are not: