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The 3 Best Home inspectors in Salem

2027 Edition

Three home inspectors in Salem worth calling first, chosen from 3 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

In Depth Home Inspection

5.0 from 47 reviews

Based in
Salem
Coverage
Based in Salem

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 3 home inspectors we reviewed in Salem: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status
Request a quote Call +1 503-991-7479Website

At a glance

The three, side by side

01In Depth Home Inspection02Pillar To Post Home Inspectors - Derek Renz and Marie Baker03IQA Home Inspections, Inc.
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating5.0 · 47 reviews4.9 · 68 reviews5.0 · 27 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inSalemSalemSalem

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.3 home inspectors in Salem, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

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Local facts · Marion

Salem, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
49.0 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 175,516 (April 2020 base)
+3.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 5, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring home inspectors in Salem: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Salem cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about home inspectors in Salem

How did the editors choose these home inspectors in Salem?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 3 home inspectors for Salem.
Which of these home inspectors in Salem has the best reviews?
In Depth Home Inspection has a 5.0 rating from 47 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these home inspectors has the most reviews?
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors - Derek Renz and Marie Baker, with 68 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these home inspectors licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for home inspectors in Salem?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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