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        "text": "Home inspection costs typically range from $300 to $600, depending on the property's size, location, and features like basements, crawlspaces, pools, or outbuildings. For exact pricing, visit our pricing page."
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        "text": "Most home inspections take 2 to 3 hours, but larger or older homes may require more time. Additional services like mold or sewer scope inspections can add to the total duration."
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        "text": "Depending on the home's age and location, add-on inspections are often worth it. Mold, radon, lead paint, asbestos, and sewer issues can pose serious health or financial risks. We can help you decide what makes sense."
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        "text": "That is normal. Most homes have minor issues. You can use the report to request repairs, ask for credits, or plan future maintenance. In rare cases, major defects may lead to canceling the deal."
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