Cost is one of the primary factors that comes up whenever inspections are discussed. It's a fair question: is a few hundred dollars for an inspection actually worth it on a purchase already running into the hundreds of thousands?
The math tends to answer itself. A single overlooked issue, a failing water heater, a roof with two years of life left, an undersized electrical panel, can easily cost more to fix than the inspection did to arrange. The inspection isn't the expense; it's the insurance against a much bigger one.
Beyond the dollar figure, an inspection gives you leverage. Findings can support a repair request, a price adjustment, or simply the confidence to move forward without lingering doubt about what you can't see.
For most buyers, the real cost of skipping an inspection isn't measured in the fee saved. It's measured in the surprises waiting on the other side of closing.