Inspection Failure Cost Calculator

Failed inspections delay projects and cost money. This calculator sizes total impact.

Re-inspection fee

Fix cost

Delay days

Daily carrying cost

Total cost of failure

$3,550

Delay carry cost

$1,500

Direct cost (fee + fix)

$2,050

How the math works

Total = re-inspect fee + fix + (days × daily carry). Delay carry often largest.

A $200 pre-inspection consult avoids $3k-$5k failures routinely. Top GCs require code consultant review before inviting inspector. Small expense, big ROI.

How to Use

Enter re-inspection fee.
Enter fix cost.
Enter delay days.
Enter daily carrying cost.
Read total cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Re-inspection fees?

$150-$500 first re-inspect. $500-$2000 second. Third re-inspect often requires supervisor visit — $2000+. Some cities fine for multiple failures.

Delay impact?

Most expensive part. 1-2 weeks delay on rehab = $500-$5000 in carry cost. Permit expires = start over. Subs dispatched = no-shows at $300/visit.

First-pass strategy?

Pre-inspect with code consultant ($200-$500). Test GFCIs, smoke detectors, egress. Review scope with inspector before filing. Good prep = first-pass pass.

How often should I rerun this?

Rerun this calculator whenever inputs change materially — new rent roll data, rate moves, loan balance updates, or quarterly operating data. For active deals, monthly refresh is typical. For stabilized assets under monitoring, quarterly is fine. Treat the output as a decision tool, not a one-time answer — market conditions evolve and so should your analysis.