Pricing
$449. That's the whole number.
No square-footage tiers, no add-ons to decline, no rush fee for wanting the report before your conditions expire.
Pricing
One price. No square-footage surprises.
Inspection quotes are usually built from square footage, then added to for the roof, for thermal imaging, for a faster report. Comparing two of them fairly becomes almost impossible.
Blue Nest charges $449 plus HST. Bungalow or two-storey, in town or out. Everything listed here is part of that price. There is no larger package to buy.
Flat rate for every home, whatever the size
- Every area of the home, inside and out
- Drone viewing of the roof
- Thermal imaging
- Moisture metering
- Same-day digital report
- Photos and plain-English recommendations
- Walkthrough with you on site
- Follow-up questions afterwards
Long drives well outside Halifax Regional Municipality may carry a travel charge. You will be told the exact number before you book, never after the inspection.
Why flat pricing
Because when every quote is built differently, you end up comparing nothing at all.
Commonly
Blue Nest
Priced by square footage, so you can’t compare quotes
One rate for every home
Drone roof survey billed as an add-on
Included
Thermal imaging billed as an add-on
Included
Report in 24 to 48 hours, or a rush fee
Same day, no rush fee
Evening and weekend surcharge
Same price, any day
Prices shown exclude HST. Long-distance travel outside our normal service area may add a charge, quoted to you before you book.
FAQ
Pricing questions
If yours isn't here, call and ask. It's a short conversation.
What does the $449 cover?
The whole home, inside and out: roof and chimney, attic, insulation and ventilation, exterior cladding and trim, grading and drainage, structure and foundation, basement or crawlspace, electrical, plumbing and water heating, heating, cooling and heat pumps, the interior, and attached structures like the garage and decks. Thermal imaging, a moisture meter and a drone are included where they are useful, and so is the same-day report. There is no larger package to upgrade to.
Does the price change for a bigger house?
No. Square footage doesn't change the rate. A one-bedroom bungalow and a four-bedroom two-storey are both $449 plus HST. If a property is unusually large, or a long drive outside the normal service area, you'll be told before you book rather than after.
When do I get the report?
The same day, usually within a few hours of finishing. It arrives as a digital report with photos, separated into items that need attention now and items worth maintaining or monitoring, with the recommended next step written in plain language.
How long does an inspection take?
Usually two to three hours, depending on the size, age and condition of the home. Older properties and finished basements tend to take longer, because there is more to look at.
Should I come along?
Please do. You're welcome for the whole inspection, but the most useful time to arrive is the last 45 minutes. We'll walk the home together and go through what was found while you can still see it. Understanding a problem is much easier standing in front of it than reading about it afterwards.
What isn't included?
A home inspection is visual and non-invasive. Walls are not opened, carpet is not lifted, and equipment is not dismantled, so anything concealed behind finishes, buried, or hidden by stored belongings or snow cannot be assessed. It is not a code-compliance inspection, it is not a warranty, and it does not include specialist testing such as radon, water quality, septic or air quality. Anything that couldn't be reached on the day is reported as not inspected rather than assumed to be fine.
Can thermal imaging see inside walls?
No, and anyone who says otherwise is overselling it. A thermal camera reads surface temperature. What it shows are unusual temperature patterns that may be associated with insulation gaps, air leakage, moisture or uneven heating. That is useful for deciding where to investigate further, not proof of what sits behind the wall. Where a pattern looks meaningful we check it with a moisture meter, and if it still is not clear, the report recommends further evaluation.