Reasonable Pricing

Lantern and Shield Property Inspections, Inc. continually strives to maintain our reputation for top-notch service and the most thorough, ethical, and accurate home inspection services. We know our years of expertise combined with our attention to detail and service will leave you feeling confident in your real estate transaction.

We gladly accept cash, check and credit card. You can pay with credit online, in person, or by phone. You can call 209-891-7740 or 209-316-1678.

What’s included in your certified home inspection:

Full-color home inspection report in HTML and PDF format
Over 50 images of your inspection
Email and phone support for follow-up questions and explanations
$25,000 Honor Guarantee

Residential Home Inspections

Up to 2000 Square Feet
$399
2001 to 2500 Square Feet
$424
2501 to 3000 Square Feet
$449
3001 to 3500 Square Feet
$474
Over 3500 Square Feet
Please call for pricing

Additional Fees

Termite Bundle
Please use the pricing tool on the right
Mold Testing
$299
Particle ID Testing
$299
Mold & Particle ID Testing Bundle
$550
(2 samples, additional samples are $90 each)
Basement
+$55
Crawlspace
+$55
Travel fee
+$100
For homes 50 to 100 miles away
Fireplace Inspection
+$150
per fireplace
Pool/Spa Inspection
+$150
Deck Inspection
+$150
Shop or Guest House
+$125
Slab up to 1000 square feet

Standalone Services

Fireplace Inspection
$250
+$100 for homes 50 to 100 miles away
Drone Exploration and Photos
$250

FAQ.

Day of Inspection

Should I walk around the house with you?

Absolutely. I’m happy to explain everything I’m looking at. There will be times where I need to focus and evaluate, but feel free to tag along and ask questions.

Can my agent be there too?

Yes! Agents are encouraged to be there and be engaged so they can know what they’re writing up in your Repair Request Addendum.

The Report

What should I be looking for?

My reports have lots of images to help you recall what you’re looking at. I break down my reports into areas that are safety hazards and other recommended items to fix/ask for.

The summary will be the most helpful area of the report, right at the top.

Will there be recommendations on who to call?

With each defect I include which type of contractor you will need to search for to get quotes.

Follow-up

Can I call you if I have questions after I get the report?

Absolutely. This is one of my favorite parts. Call, text or email.

Contractors

Can you give me some preferred contractors to call?

I have a few contractors that I’ve worked with in the past that I can recommend. I still recommend you contact at least 3 in each area for quotes and do your own research.