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How long should a home inspection report be?

Short answer

A standard residential home inspection report runs 25 to 60 pages depending on property size, age, and defect count. The length isn't the goal — completeness and clarity are. A 30-page report with photo evidence on every finding beats a 60-page report with a buried summary.

Long answer

Typical report lengths by property type: single-family 25–60 pages, condo 15–30 pages, multi-family 40–100 pages, small commercial 60–120 pages. The summary should always be one page regardless of total length. Every finding gets at least one photo. Reports that exceed 80 pages without commercial scope often signal padding rather than thoroughness.

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