Research · Home Inspectors
Among 5,747 home inspectors on Google with 10 or more reviews, the median rating is 5.0 stars. At least a quarter hold a perfect 5.0, and below 4.9 is the bottom quarter.
The short answer
- Top 10%
- 5.0
- Top quarter
- 5.0
- Median
- 5.0
- Bottom quarter
- under 4.9
- The median rating for home inspectors is 5.0, higher than the 4.7 median across all local businesses in our directory; it ranks 1 of 53 trades.
- Half of home inspectors with reviews have 31 or fewer Google reviews; the top quarter have 133 or more.
- 28.6% of home inspectors with a perfect 5.0 have fewer than 5 reviews.
Page One Partner Research · 5,747 home inspectors with 10+ Google reviews · Updated September 2026 · Methodology
Home Inspectors compared with other trades
Bar: 25th to 75th percentile of Google ratings. Dot: median. Businesses with 10 or more reviews. Scale starts at 3.8 stars.
- ▶ Home Inspectors4.9–5.0
- Junk Removal & Hauling4.8–5.0
- Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning4.9–5.0
- Appraiser4.4–5.0
- Charters & Recreation4.6–5.0
- Chiropractors4.8–5.0
- Insurance Agencies4.6–5.0
- Interior Design & Architecture4.6–5.0
- Limo Service4.5–5.0
- Med Spas4.7–5.0
- Painters4.7–5.0
- Real Estate4.4–5.0
- Remodeling Contractors4.6–5.0
- Roofing Contractors4.7–5.0
- Siding & Gutters4.7–5.0
- Tree Services4.6–5.0
- Carpentry & Cabinets4.5–5.0
- Cleaning Services4.6–5.0
- Damage Restoration4.6–5.0
- Deck & Outdoor Living4.6–5.0
- Drywall & Insulation4.5–5.0
- Electricians4.5–5.0
- Excavation & Site Work4.3–5.0
- Fence Contractors4.4–5.0
- General Contractors4.4–5.0
- Handyman Services4.5–5.0
- HVAC Contractors4.6–5.0
- Solar Installation4.5–5.0
- Welding & Metal Fabrication4.4–5.0
- Windows, Doors & Garage Doors4.5–5.0
- Attorneys4.4–4.9
- Flooring & Tile4.5–4.9
- Locksmiths4.6–4.9
- Moving Companies4.5–4.9
- Pest Control4.6–4.9
- Plumbers4.5–4.9
- Concrete, Masonry & Paving4.3–5.0
- Property Maintenance4.2–5.0
- Accountants & Tax4.4–4.9
- Landscaping & Lawn Care4.4–4.9
- Podiatrists4.4–4.9
- Salons & Beauty4.4–4.9
- Pet Services4.5–4.8
- Auto Repair & Detailing4.3–4.8
- Equipment Rental4.3–4.8
- Self Storage4.3–4.8
- Trailer Rental4.4–4.8
- Towing Services4.0–4.9
- Doctors & Clinics3.9–4.8
- Home Builders4.1–4.8
- Pool Contractors4.2–4.8
- Waste Management3.8–4.8
- Restaurants4.1–4.5
Answers
Questions about home inspectors ratings
What is a good Google rating for home inspectors?
Among 5,747 home inspectors on Google with 10 or more reviews, the median rating is 5.0 stars. At least a quarter hold a perfect 5.0, and below 4.9 is the bottom quarter. (Page One Partner Research, September 2026).
Is a 4.5-star rating good for home inspectors?
It is below average for this trade: a quarter of home inspectors with 10+ reviews rate 4.9 or lower and the median is 5.0, so a 4.5 sits in the bottom quarter.
How many Google reviews do home inspectors usually have?
Among home inspectors with at least one Google review, half have 31 or fewer; the top quarter have 133 or more, and the top 10% have 367 or more (Page One Partner Research, September 2026).
Should I trust a 5-star rating for home inspectors?
Check the review count first. 28.6% of home inspectors with a perfect 5.0 have fewer than 5 reviews. A near-perfect rating from dozens of reviews is stronger evidence than a perfect one from a few.
Cite: Page One Partner Research. "What is a good Google rating for home inspectors?." September 2026. https://pageonepartner.com/research/good-rating/home-inspection/ Data free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. All trades and the full dataset.