How much does a construction draw inspection cost?
A standard residential construction draw inspection typically costs $100 to $300 per site visit in the U.S., depending on location, travel distance, turnaround and the lender's reporting requirements. Through RAZE it is a flat $125 per single-family inspection at any U.S. address, including Alaska and Hawaii, when RAZE sends the inspector (Marketplace), or $25 per request when your own inspector performs it (Direct Request).
RAZE Residential Draw Inspection Rate Card (Pricing Sheet)→Who pays for the draw inspection?
The borrower commonly pays the inspection fee as a construction loan expense, although the lender usually orders the service. The loan agreement and lender fee schedule determine who is ultimately responsible.
See RAZE residential pricing→Is there a fee for every draw inspection?
Usually, yes. Inspection services are commonly priced per site visit or per completed report, so a loan with six draws usually means six inspection fees, each $125 for a single-family home through RAZE. RAZE bills monthly, with no minimums and no platform fee.
See RAZE residential pricing→Do draw inspections cost more for rural properties or in Alaska and Hawaii?
Across the market, often yes: fewer inspectors are nearby and travel takes longer. RAZE charges the same flat rate at any U.S. address, including Alaska and Hawaii, with no travel or geographic surcharge: $125 per single-family inspection when RAZE sends the inspector, or $25 per request with your own.
See RAZE residential pricing→How often are draw inspections required?
Many lenders order an inspection for each draw request. Others also require recurring inspections every 30–45 days, milestone inspections or additional visits for higher-risk projects. Frequency depends on lender policy and the loan agreement.
See how RAZE manages inspection frequency→How many draws are typical in a construction loan?
Residential construction loans commonly use several milestone-based draws, while larger projects may use monthly or more detailed schedules. The exact number depends on the project budget, construction stages, loan structure and lender requirements.
See how RAZE manages inspection frequency→What factors affect inspection turnaround time?
Turnaround is affected by inspector availability, travel distance, site access, weather, project complexity, reporting requirements and quality review. Centralized ordering, automated notifications and nationwide inspector coverage can reduce avoidable delays.
See how RAZE improves turnaround visibility→Can lenders establish a standard service level?
Yes. Lenders can define expected scheduling, inspection and report-delivery times. A standardized platform can track performance against those service levels and surface overdue or exception-based assignments.
See how RAZE tracks service levels→