Building Inspection Services Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing building inspection services. These establishments typically evaluate all aspects of the building structure and component systems and prepare a report on the physical condition of the property, generally for buyers or others involved in real estate transactions. Building inspection bureaus and establishments providing home inspection services are included in this industry.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Building Inspection Services industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Building Inspection Services companies in the United States.
Building Inspection Services Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Building Inspection Services |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Building Inspection Services Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Building Inspection Services industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Home inspection services |
Specific element inspection services |
Commercial building inspection services |
Other specific element inspection services |
New home construction inspection services |
Structural component inspection services |
Combined home & pest inspection services |
Other services related to building inspection |
Electrical inspection services |
Salary information for employees working in the Building Inspection Services industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 9% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 3% |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6% |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 6% |
Computer Occupations | 5% |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 50% |
Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers | 10% |
Architects, Except Naval | 7% |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 6% |
Engineers | 25% |
Civil Engineers | 11% |
Civil Engineers | 11% |
Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians | 15% |
Drafters | 7% |
Architectural and Civil Drafters | 5% |
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters | 6% |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 5% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 11% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$91,895,803 on the building inspection services industry. It has awarded 1,182 contracts to 206 companies, with an average value of $446,096 per company.
Top Companies in Building Inspection Services and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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