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How long does a home inspection take?
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How long does a home inspection take?

A typical Minnetonka home inspection takes about 2.5 to 4 hours on site, depending on the home's size, age, and condition. Larger lake homes and estates take longer because the scope is genuinely more thorough — multiple mechanical systems, complex roofs, and shoreline considerations all add time.

A typical Minnetonka home inspection takes about 2.5 to 4 hours on site, depending on the home's size, age, and condition. Larger lake homes and estates take longer because the scope is genuinely more thorough — multiple mechanical systems, complex roofs, and shoreline considerations all add time.

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What affects the timeline

Square footage, the number of systems, accessibility, and the home's age all factor in. A 1960s split-level inspects faster than a multi-level lake estate with EIFS and several HVAC zones — see luxury estate inspection.

Add-on services add time

A sewer scope, radon test setup, and EIFS probing each add time but deliver findings a visual-only inspection would miss.

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Should I budget extra time to attend?
Yes — plan to be there for at least the final walkthrough portion.
Is a fast inspection a red flag?
An unusually quick inspection on a large or old home can indicate corners were cut.
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