Inspection quote

[John E. Cubit, Jr.]

I quoted a price on a 4 bedroom,two story, 31/2 baths,full finished conditioned basement,5000 sq.ft home 13 years old for $700.They said that they got a quote of $450 from another inspector.Was I that far out of line? Please let me know if I am.

John Cubit
JC Home/Mold Inspections
Manchester Tn.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by jcubit

I quoted a price on a 4 bedroom,two story, 31/2 baths,full finished conditioned basement,5000 sq.ft home 13 years old for $700.They said that they got a quote of $450 from another inspector.Was I that far out of line? Please let me know if I am.

John Cubit
JC Home/Mold Inspections
Manchester Tn.

John....pretend you were buying a bag of groceries.

If the bag on the left was $1.00 and the bag on the right was $2.00, and they both contained the same identical items....which would you choose?

Now, If the groceries in the two bags contained the same types of items.....but.....the bread in the bag on the right was freshly baked, the vegetables were fresher and the items had all been hand picked by a professional dietician...you would be more inclined to choose the $2.00 bag, wouldn't you?

So the client calls you and tells you that your competitor is offering his inspection for $450. Before you hung up, did the client learn what made your inspection worth the higher fee or did he assume that you were offering the exact same thing for a higher price?

[Billy Boerner]

James not being an *** trying to better myself in terms of marketing. If that caller would of called you what would you of said which would of made you stand out over your competition?

[mnahrgang]

I would have quoted $950.

[Bob Elliott]

Depends on your area however it would be low in Chicago and also bear in mind every single thread on this subject (1,000,000) includes the same response of those bragging they would have charged $10,000 and then sold aux services.

Asking here simply tells us you feel the price was low but sure need the work.
Recommend you check prices in your area on your own but stay away from being a lowballer..

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

I would have quoted $950.

I don't think you'll get that in our area Mark. Have you ever had a job yet on a 5K house or over in our area?

[George E. Russell]

My price would have been $685 on that one.

[Robert W. Jude]

I would have done it for $450.00. I would have been happy to make the $50/ hour

[mnahrgang]

Originally Posted by bboerner

I don't think you'll get that in our area Mark. Have you ever had a job yet on a 5K house or over in our area?

My prices right now are more than $150.00 higher than yours, and I loose very few...

[James H. Bushart]

Every inspector...without exception....is paid what he is worth.

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

My prices right now are more than $150.00 higher than yours, and I loose very few...

So what do you charge for 2000 sq ft? I bet it's not $150 more than mine.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

I would have quoted $950.

For a standard inspection on a 5000 sq.ft home 13 years old, not including aux. add-ons?

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

For a standard inspection on a 5000 sq.ft home 13 years old, not including aux. add-ons?

My thoughts exactly Chris. No way... Not in St. Louis

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by bboerner

My thoughts exactly Chris. No way... Not in St. Louis

The response would be thank you, good-bye.

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

The response would be thank you, good-bye.

Indeed my friend.