--- title: The 3 Best Home inspectors in Salem (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/salem/home-inspectors/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Salem](https://thelocalthree.com/salem/) - [Home inspectors](https://thelocalthree.com/home-inspectors/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Oregon](https://thelocalthree.com/oregon/) 3. [Salem](https://thelocalthree.com/salem/) 4. Home inspectors Salem · Home inspectors # 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 November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 3 home inspectors we reviewed in Salem, these three had the strongest records: 142 public reviews between them, averaging 5.0 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [In Depth Home Inspection](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8305570f1eb171c8/) **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 +1 503-991-7479](tel:+15039917479)[Website](http://WWW.IDHI1.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Pillar To Post Home Inspectors - Derek Renz and Marie Baker](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-eb83118dd250be14/) **4.9** from 68 reviews Based in Salem Coverage Based in Salem ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 68 of them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 503-856-8775](tel:+15038568775)[Website](https://derekrenz.pillartopost.com/) Selection 03 ## [IQA Home Inspections, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-31c6541fee7f567b/) **5.0** from 27 reviews Based in Salem Coverage Based in Salem ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 5.0 from 27 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 503-990-6266](tel:+15039906266)[Website](http://iqaoregon.com/) At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected home inspectors in Salem | | 01 In Depth Home Inspection | 02 Pillar To Post Home Inspectors - Derek Renz and Marie Baker | 03 IQA Home Inspections, Inc. | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 5.0 · 47 reviews | 4.9 · 68 reviews | 5.0 · 27 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Salem | Salem | Salem | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 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. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). 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. People per square mile 3,708 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 49.0 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Salem residents 181,779 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 175,516 (April 2020 base) +3.6% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/home-inspectors-cost-salem/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. 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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