You've got an accepted offer and a short window to find out what's actually wrong with the place before you're locked in. Every home inspector in New York on this list rates between 4.9 and 5.0, a spread of just a tenth of a star, so the real differentiator is volume: review counts run from 201 up to 324, and the group's five inspectors have logged 1,307 reviews between them. A rating band that tight means the risk isn't picking a bad inspector, it's picking one whose coverage area or specialty doesn't match your property.
Short answer: Criterion Inspections leads with a 4.9 rating across 324 Google reviews, the deepest track record on this list. Outlet Home Inspections, New York Home Inspections, and 111 Home Inspections NYC all hold perfect 5.0 ratings at lower review volume. A typical home or apartment inspection in New York runs $400 to $800, with add-ons like sewer scope or radon testing priced separately.
How we ranked these inspectors
Rating is each company’s live Google average. Review volume is how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against the others we compared. Confidence blends rating with volume, so a 5.0 on 200 reviews scores higher on trust than the same rating on 20. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No inspector can pay to change these numbers; the only thing money buys on this site is the Featured badge, and none of these five paid for it.
How much does a home inspection cost in New York? (2026)
Price depends on the size and type of property, whether it’s a condo, co-op, or single-family home, and which add-on tests you need. Sewer scope, radon, and mold testing are usually priced separately from the base inspection.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Standard apartment or condo inspection | $400-$650 |
| Single-family home inspection | $500-$800 |
| Sewer line scope (add-on) | $150-$300 |
| Radon test (add-on) | $100-$150 |
| Mold assessment (add-on) | $200-$400 |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from Angi, HomeGuide, and Fixr home inspection pricing for the New York metro. Confirm the exact quote with each inspector before booking. These are third-party averages, not quotes from the businesses on this page, so ask each company for its own written price.
Serving the boroughs and beyond
This shortlist spans Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the wider metro, and most of these inspectors cover all five boroughs plus Long Island; Outlet Home Inspections is based across the river in Jersey City and focuses on New Jersey counties. If you’re searching for a home inspector near me anywhere in New York City, confirm coverage of your exact neighborhood before you book, since scheduling windows during a purchase are tight.
What to ask before you hire a home inspector
- Are you licensed and InterNACHI or equivalent certified in New York?
- Does the standard inspection include roof, sewer scope, and mold, or are those separate add-ons?
- How soon will I get the written report, and does it include photos?
- Can I attend the inspection and ask questions in real time?
- Do you carry errors and omissions insurance?
- What’s your availability, given how short purchase contingency windows usually are?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data, ratings, review counts, and how recently people are still reviewing each inspector. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another inspector’s score or position. None of the five on this page paid for placement.
How did you choose these five inspectors?
We compared home inspection companies serving New York with a real, active Google Business Profile, then ranked by rating, review volume, and recency. We didn’t ask any of them to submit themselves.
How often is this updated?
We last verified ratings and review counts in July 2026. Treat the numbers here as a snapshot, not a live feed.
Should I attend my own home inspection?
Yes, if possible. Reviewers across this list describe inspectors who walk buyers through findings in real time, which is far more useful than reading a report alone after the fact.
Do I need a separate mold or radon test, or is it included?
It varies by inspector. New York Home Inspections includes a courtesy mold and termite check per its own site, while others price these as add-ons; confirm what’s included before booking.
The bottom line
Criterion Inspections is the safe default: the deepest review history and a rating that held at scale. If you want equipment like drone roof footage and infrared scanning included as standard, New York Home Inspections is worth a look. Whoever you call, confirm they physically cover your address, since one strong option here is based across the river in New Jersey.
