The typical working woman in America takes 10 weeks, so try to shoot for at least eight weeks as a fair and reasonable goal. One of the great challenges if you do go back to work is to try to avoid playing catch-up with housework and bills when you're at home.
There is no flat rate for building inspections, as the fee will depend on the size of your property. On the lower end of the scale, an inspection of a small property might only cost between $200 and $300.For an average sized house in a regional area, the cost is usually somewhere between $400 and $500.In metropolitan areas, a complete inspection can be closer to $800 or up to $1000. Pest inspections are less extensive and so tend to cost less.Expect to shell out around $100-$150 for a pest inspection.n the lower end of the scale, an inspection of a small property might only cost between $200 and $300. For an average sized house in a regional area, the cost is usually somewhere between $400 and $500.
1 Complimentary membership in NAHI (National Association of Home Inspectors, established in 1987). 2  As a Special Bonus, we include the Residential Inspection Forms on CD at no extra cost. 3  Most companies charge $300 to $900 for inspection forms. The 12-Volume DVD set showing you close to 2000 scenes of real defects from actual homes. 2  The 500-page manual with over 350 line diagrams, hands-on inspection procedures, marketing ideas, and more. 3  The 2-DVD Virtual Inspection set (regular price $100).