Make sure the repairs were actually done.
A re-inspection is a focused, modified inspection before you take possession — confirming the seller completed the agreed-upon repairs, or checking areas that couldn't be reached the first time. Don't take "it's fixed" on faith.
One service, three reasons to book it
A re-inspection is a modified home inspection that picks up where your original report left off. It's used in three situations:
Confirm completed repairs
Booked before you take possession to verify the seller actually completed the repairs you negotiated — done correctly, not just checked off a list.
Reach inaccessible areas
Returns to a part of the home that couldn't be accessed during the original inspection, so nothing important gets left unexamined.
Check inactive systems
For components or utilities that were off during the first visit — like gas not being turned on — we come back and evaluate them live.
Priced by the size of your punch list
You tell us which items to re-check, and the fee follows the number of items being reinspected.
We return to the property to reinspect the repairs you select.
A larger punch list with more items to verify across the home.
For extensive lists; the home's square footage is calculated into the final fee.
Prices vary because every re-inspection is different — location, number and type of items, and whether agents and buyers are present for a review all affect the time involved.
How your re-inspection is documented
How it's recorded depends on why you booked it.
A new re-inspection report
When the re-inspection reviews repaired items before possession, you receive a dedicated re-inspection report. Each item is shown side by side — the original defect from your first inspection next to how it looks at the re-inspection — so you can see exactly what changed. Once it's ready, the buyer or agent is notified.
An updated original report
When we return for an area that was inaccessible or a component that was off, your original report is modified and any new findings are added directly to it.
Three steps to schedule
Decide what to re-check
Determine whether you want to reinspect completed repairs or areas that were inaccessible during the original inspection.
Send us your punch list
Email your list of repairs to info@dsinspects.com so we can confirm scope and pricing.
Common questions
Why is there a price difference between re-inspections?
Every re-inspection is different. Some take longer depending on the home's location, the number of items, the types of things being reinspected, and whether agents and buyers are present during the visit and for a review.
Can the inspector look at or comment on new items?
No. A re-inspection only covers items noted on your original home inspection report — the inspector won't look for or comment on new or different issues. As a courtesy, we may help you and your agent eyeball other punch-list items, but those won't appear in the re-inspection report.
When do I get the report?
Once your re-inspection is complete, the buyer or agent is notified that the report is prepared. The report becomes available after payment has been received.
Close with confidence.
Verify the work is done right before the keys change hands. Send your punch list and we'll take it from there.