Eastern Sierra / Owens Valley
Lone Pine, Independence, Big Pine, Bishop, and covered Inyo County communities
No separate mileage or travel fee in the covered local service area. Mammoth Lakes is priced separately.
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Eastern Sierra / Owens Valley
No separate mileage or travel fee in the covered local service area. Mammoth Lakes is priced separately.
Open Official GuideRidgecrest / Trona
No separate mileage or travel fee in Ridgecrest or Trona. California City has its own schedule.
Open Official GuideCalifornia City
Full and specialty inspections add one $125 travel fee per property appointment. Published Realtor field-service prices already include normal travel.
Open Official GuideMammoth Lakes
Published Mammoth rates include normal travel from Smart Start’s Eastern Sierra base. Parking, permits, HOA access, snow removal, specialty equipment, hazardous conditions, materials, and third-party charges remain separate when applicable and approved.
Open Official GuideNorth Mono County
Add one applicable community travel fee per property appointment, even when several services are completed during the same visit.
Open Official GuideLake Isabella / Kern River Valley
Add one travel-zone fee per property appointment. Remote roads and mountain access are accepted only when safe and practical.
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The calculator does not add age, unusual complexity, extra structures, optional add-ons, permits, materials, or third-party charges. Manual confirmation remains final.
Residential inspection matrix
| Size | Eastern Sierra | Ridgecrest / Trona | California City | Mammoth Lakes | North Mono | Lake Isabella / KRV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq. ft. | $300 | $300 | $300+ one $125 inspection travel fee | $450normal Mammoth travel included | $300+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $300+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| 1,001–1,500 sq. ft. | $375 | $375 | $400+ one $125 inspection travel fee | $525normal Mammoth travel included | $400+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $400+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| 1,501–2,000 sq. ft. | $425 | $425 | $450+ one $125 inspection travel fee | $575normal Mammoth travel included | $450+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $450+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| 2,001–2,500 sq. ft. | $475 | $475 | $500+ one $125 inspection travel fee | $625normal Mammoth travel included | $500+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $500+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| 2,501–3,000 sq. ft. | $525 | $525 | $575+ one $125 inspection travel fee | $695normal Mammoth travel included | $575+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $575+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| 3,001–4,000 sq. ft. | $625 | $625 | $675+ one $125 inspection travel fee | $795normal Mammoth travel included | $675+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $675+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| 4,001–5,000 sq. ft. | $725 | $725 | $775+ one $125 inspection travel fee | $895normal Mammoth travel included | $775+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $775+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Over 5,000 sq. ft. — manual quote | Manual quote | Manual quote | Manual quote+ one $125 inspection travel fee | Manual quotenormal Mammoth travel included | Manual quote+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | Manual quote+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
No separate mileage or travel fee in the covered local service area. Mammoth Lakes is priced separately.
No separate mileage or travel fee in Ridgecrest or Trona. California City has its own schedule.
Full and specialty inspections add one $125 travel fee per property appointment. Published Realtor field-service prices already include normal travel.
Published Mammoth rates include normal travel from Smart Start’s Eastern Sierra base. Parking, permits, HOA access, snow removal, specialty equipment, hazardous conditions, materials, and third-party charges remain separate when applicable and approved.
Add one applicable community travel fee per property appointment, even when several services are completed during the same visit.
Add one travel-zone fee per property appointment. Remote roads and mountain access are accepted only when safe and practical.
Property services
| Property service | Eastern Sierra | Ridgecrest / Trona | California City | Mammoth Lakes | North Mono | Lake Isabella / KRV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior listing documentation — 15–25 photos | $125 | $125 | $125 | $225normal Mammoth travel included | $125+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $125+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Standard property photo report — 40–60 photos | $195 | $195 | $225 | $325normal Mammoth travel included | $225+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $225+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Full interior/exterior documentation — up to 100 photos | $275 | $275 | $325 | $425normal Mammoth travel included | $325+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $325+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Vacant-property verification with photos | $125 | $125 | $125 | $225normal Mammoth travel included | $125+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $125+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Occupancy verification | $125 | $125 | $125 | $225normal Mammoth travel included | $125+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $125+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Listing-status / curb-appeal condition check | $125 | $125 | $125 | $225normal Mammoth travel included | $125+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $125+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Listing-readiness walkthrough | $175 | $175 | $175 | $275normal Mammoth travel included | $175+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $175+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Final listing / pre-closing documentation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $325normal Mammoth travel included | $225+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $225+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Repair-completion verification | $175 | $175 | $150 | $250normal Mammoth travel included | $150+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $150+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Construction / renovation progress report | $225 | $225 | $225 | $325normal Mammoth travel included | $225+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $225+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Move-in / move-out documentation | $250 | $250 | $275 | $375normal Mammoth travel included | $275+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $275+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Investor / property-manager condition report | $250 | $250 | $275 | $375normal Mammoth travel included | $275+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $275+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Vendor work / quality-control visit | $175 | $175 | $175 | $275normal Mammoth travel included | $175+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $175+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Utility-on / visible-service verification | $125 | $125 | $125 | $225normal Mammoth travel included | $125+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $125+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Notice / document delivery with proof | $125 | $125 | $125 | $225normal Mammoth travel included | $125+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $125+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Open-house setup or breakdown | $195 | $195 | $225 | $325normal Mammoth travel included | $225+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $225+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Full setup + breakdown package | $325 | $325 | $375 | $525normal Mammoth travel included | $375+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $375+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Remote-buyer walkthrough photo package | $250 | $250 | $275 | $375normal Mammoth travel included | $275+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $275+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
| Walkthrough video add-on | $75 | $75 | $75 | $95normal Mammoth travel included | $75+ one community travel fee ($100–$350) | $75+ one travel-zone fee ($250–$300) |
No separate mileage or travel fee in the covered local service area. Mammoth Lakes is priced separately.
No separate mileage or travel fee in Ridgecrest or Trona. California City has its own schedule.
Full and specialty inspections add one $125 travel fee per property appointment. Published Realtor field-service prices already include normal travel.
Published Mammoth rates include normal travel from Smart Start’s Eastern Sierra base. Parking, permits, HOA access, snow removal, specialty equipment, hazardous conditions, materials, and third-party charges remain separate when applicable and approved.
Add one applicable community travel fee per property appointment, even when several services are completed during the same visit.
Add one travel-zone fee per property appointment. Remote roads and mountain access are accepted only when safe and practical.