Elyria, OH Home Inspections
113+ Elyria inspections · 1,300+ Google reviews, rated 5.0
Ohio-licensed home inspectors · ASHI & InterNACHI Certified · Serving Elyria from Medina, OH 44256
Inspecting Elyria’s mix of old and mid-century homes
Elyria, the Lorain County seat, has a split housing stock: older homes near Ely Square downtown and along the Black River and Cascade Park, and mid-century and newer subdivisions farther out. Our records show the split clearly. The median year built among the Elyria homes we’ve inspected (NOPI’s inspection records) is 1961, and 49% were built before 1960, so roughly half of what we see is pre-war or post-war housing and half is 1960s or newer. Citywide, the Census counts 25,182 housing units in Elyria, with a median year built of 1967; 19% were built before 1940 and 39% before 1960 (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035).
Homes like these have predictable weak spots, and we check every one of them:
- Radon: 22% of our Elyria clients add a radon test, the highest radon rate of our Lorain County pages. Ohio homes should be tested.
- Basements and drainage: block foundations, cracks, past water entry, grading, downspouts and sump pumps.
- Electrical by era: knob-and-tube or ungrounded circuits in older homes; aging panels and missing GFCIs in 1960s-70s homes.
- Sewer laterals: older clay or cast-iron lines can crack or root-intrude; a sewer camera inspection is a separate add-on.
- Original systems in 1960s-80s homes: furnaces, water heaters and roofs reaching end of life.
- Termites: 16% of our Elyria clients add a termite (WDI) inspection.
These are general considerations for homes of this era, not a summary of inspection findings.
What we see in Elyria homes
1961median year built among the Elyria homes we’ve inspected
49% built before 1960 · 51% built 1960 or later
Source: North Ohio Property Inspection’s own Spectora job records for Elyria, OH (homes we’ve inspected; aggregate counts only, as of Nov 1, 2026).
Elyria housing market snapshot
Source: Redfin, Elyria, OH housing market page, three months ending September 2026 (homes sold is Redfin’s September 2026 figure), viewed Nov 1, 2026: https://www.redfin.com/city/6504/OH/Elyria/housing-market. Based on Redfin calculations of MLS and/or public records data.
Price ranges
| Inspection | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Home inspection (single-family) | Typically $325–$575, depending on size and age |
| Condo inspection (interior of unit) | Typically $275–$450 |
| Very large or multi-unit homes | Call for a quote |
Pricing depends on the home’s size, age and the services you choose.
Add-on services
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Radon test | Typically $149–$235 |
| Termite / WDI inspection | Typically $90–$160 |
| Mold / air quality test | Typically $225–$350 |
| Sewer scope, water testing & other services | Call for a quote |
Call or text 216-343-7151 for an exact quote, or book online to see your price.
What clients say
Extremely thorough and professional. The inspection report was detailed, clear, and included helpful photos of major structural, electrical, and plumbing items. It gave me the exact information I needed to negotiate properly.Michael Juarez, 9/24/2026
This was an incredibly easy process. Mark was phenomenal and explained everything in terms I could understand!Brian Marsh, 9/28/2026
Inspectors were on time, knowledgeable, friendly and took the time to explain everything- made the process remarkably easy.Santo, 9/22/2026
Elyria home inspection FAQ
How much is a home inspection in Elyria?
Typically $325–$575, depending on the home’s size, age and the services you add. Call or text 216-343-7151 for an exact quote.
Should I test for radon in Elyria?
Yes. Ohio homes should be tested, and 22% of our Elyria clients add a radon test. That’s the highest radon add-on rate among our Lorain County pages. A radon test typically runs $149–$235, lower when added to a home inspection. Call or text 216-343-7151 for an exact quote.
Should I add a termite inspection in Elyria?
16% of our Elyria clients add one, and some lenders require it. A termite/WDI inspection typically runs $90–$160. Call or text 216-343-7151 for an exact quote.
Do you inspect both older and newer Elyria homes?
Yes. About half the Elyria homes we’ve inspected were built before 1960 and half since. Each era gets the same full inspection, with attention to the systems most likely to be aging.
Do you check for basement water problems?
Yes: moisture, staining, cracks, grading and downspouts, sump pumps, and signs of past water entry.
Can I attend the inspection?
Absolutely. Tag along and ask questions; your agent is welcome too.
How do I book?
Book online any time, or call or text 216-343-7151.
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North Ohio Property Inspection · Call or Text 216-343-7151 · Ohio home inspector licenses: OHI.2019005432, OHI.2024002540, OHI.2025003412, OHI.2026003607