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Stucco Inspection CostMany things will influence the cost of an inspection. In this article we will delve into a few of the factors that will influence the specific inspection price in Houston, TX. While we strive to provide accurate and unbiased information. The information on this page is based in our location and region and is based only on our opinion.
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Stucco Inspection Cost Factors
1. Number of Elevations of Stucco
By far the most critical factor that will dictate the cost of you stucco inspection is the number of sides of stucco the home has. Some homes only have the front made of stucco. Since stucco may be deemed to be the premium cladding and the most aesthetic, many times only the front will have stucco. These type of homes with one elevation will usually cost $600-700 to inspect, as the inspector will likely have few areas to test. Many times the rest of the home would be made with a more conventional cladding that maybe is not as problematic, such as brick or lap siding.
Homes with 2 elevations of stucco are common as a home may have the front and a side made of stucco. Alternatively some homes will have the front and back made of stucco, while the sides may be made with lap siding. This is especially true when townhouses are built really close to each other. Homes with two elevations provide a few more inspection points. Once two or more sides/elevations are involved, the size of the home starts to become a factor. Most homes ranging from 2000-4000 SF and having two elevations to inspect will usually be in the $750-950 range for cost.
3 elevations of stucco provide plenty of details and areas to inspect. At this point, the size of the home is the main factor along with some of the factors mentioned below. Homes with 3 elevations of stucco in Houston will have size ranges between 3000-6000+ SF and the typical costs would range between $800-$1500+. Larger mansions (outliers) would need to be bid as a special case.
Homes with 2 elevations of stucco are common as a home may have the front and a side made of stucco. Alternatively some homes will have the front and back made of stucco, while the sides may be made with lap siding. This is especially true when townhouses are built really close to each other. Homes with two elevations provide a few more inspection points. Once two or more sides/elevations are involved, the size of the home starts to become a factor. Most homes ranging from 2000-4000 SF and having two elevations to inspect will usually be in the $750-950 range for cost.
3 elevations of stucco provide plenty of details and areas to inspect. At this point, the size of the home is the main factor along with some of the factors mentioned below. Homes with 3 elevations of stucco in Houston will have size ranges between 3000-6000+ SF and the typical costs would range between $800-$1500+. Larger mansions (outliers) would need to be bid as a special case.
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2. Size of the Home
As explained before, once multiple stucco elevations are involved, the main factor driving cost of inspection is the size of the home. Notable exceptions would include homes without a lot of windows or other details, as noted below.
3. Number of Windows
Another quick way to gauge the cost of a stucco inspection is to notice how many windows the home has. If a home has more windows than typical, you may realize our company is quoting you a higher price than those listed in the estimates on this page. This is because most inspectors will test two points below each window in almost all cases. You want your inspector to test as many areas as possible to get a better idea of the condition of your stucco, so every detail adds up. If you have lot of windows, expect your inspection cost to rise by $50-$150.
4. Presence of Problem Prone Components
Inspectors know the components of the stucco home most likely to have the highest moisture content readings and most problematic drill probe results. The typical components that are challenging to keep dry in a stucco home, are
- Balconies
- Overhanging Soffits
- Areas with no clearance between stucco and flatwork (concrete)
- Kickout flashing locations (at roof/stucco intersections whether the kickout flashing is present or not)
- Areas with prevalent stucco cracking, specifically cracking in a branched form
The typical added cost for excessive details like this will usually range between $50-$200 of added costs.
5. Other Factors
Special circumstances in the property in question may require modifications to the price. A few factors to consider are:
- the height of the home, even though most inspectors will inspect what they can reach with a 24-28ft ladder
- the general accessibility to the home (i.e. does a side of the home only have a small walkway where a ladder is hard to place)
- special requests (such as doing extra inspection points)
- specific details to the home such as specialty trims or building materials
- additional testing at the balconies or terraces