Systematic visual exam by certified specialists. Detailed written report, photo documentation, and same-day results across NYC, NJ & PA.
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A bed bug inspection is not a quick walkthrough. Our certified specialists examine every likely harborage site — mattress seams, box spring staple lines, headboard brackets, furniture joints, baseboards, electrical outlets, picture frames — before writing a single word of the report.
You receive a detailed written report documenting findings by room, severity level, photo evidence, and recommended treatment options with pricing. If no bed bugs are found, you receive written confirmation. Either way, you have a clear answer.
Inspection fee credited in full toward treatment when you book with us.
📞 Call (888) 308-9967Bed bugs are expert hiders. Our protocol covers every location they are known to harbor — not just the obvious ones.
Every seam, piping, handle, tag, and staple line. The most common harborage site for early-stage infestations.
Headboards, nightstands, sofas, chairs — joints, tufts, and underside of cushions.
Baseboards, outlet plates, crown molding, picture frames — cracks and voids in wall surfaces.
Clothing items, luggage, storage bins — especially items stored near sleeping areas.
Stacks of books, boxes, or papers near the bed. Living room sofas if the infestation has spread.
For multi-unit inspections, we cover common areas, laundry, and neighboring units.
Research Entomologist & Scientific Director
Jeff White is one of America's leading bed bug research entomologists and the host of Bed Bug Central TV. His scientific expertise informs treatment protocols for our NY, NJ, and PA operations.
Founder & CEO
Founded The Bed Bug Inspectors in New York City in 2009 at the peak of the bed bug crisis. Featured in the New York Times three times and on Good Morning America. Built the inspection protocols that have been used on over 10,000 properties across NY, NJ, and PA.
Scent-detection canine inspection for large properties and early-stage infestations.
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Same-day and next-day service available across NYC, NJ & PA. Written report delivered immediately after. Inspection fee credited toward treatment.
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A professional bed bug inspection typically costs $150 to $300 for residential properties in our NY, NJ, and PA service area. Studio and one-bedroom apartments start at $150. Two-bedroom units run $200 to $225. Three-bedroom homes and larger properties range from $250 to $300+. Multi-unit buildings and commercial properties are priced by scope. In many cases, the inspection fee is credited toward treatment if you book with us.
A standard one-bedroom apartment inspection takes 30 to 45 minutes. A two- or three-bedroom home typically runs 60 to 90 minutes. Larger homes and multi-unit properties take longer depending on the number of rooms and floors. Our inspectors do not rush — every likely harborage site is examined before we write our report.
Minimal preparation is needed. Do not move furniture or bedding — we want to see the space as it normally is. Do not spray any over-the-counter pesticides before the inspection, as this can scatter bed bugs and make detection harder. If you have seen bites or live bugs, make note of which rooms and when. Clear the area around your bed and baseboards if possible.
If we detect bed bugs, you receive a detailed written report documenting the affected areas, the severity level (light, moderate, or severe), photo evidence, and our recommended treatment options with transparent pricing. You are never obligated to book treatment on the same visit.
DIY inspection misses the majority of infestations. Bed bugs spend 90% of their lives hidden in cracks, seams, and voids — locations that untrained eyes routinely overlook. Studies show that professional inspectors detect infestations at far lower thresholds than self-inspection. The cost of a professional inspection is small compared to the expense of treating an infestation that progressed undetected.
A visual inspection is a thorough, systematic examination by a trained technician who checks all known harborage sites — mattress seams, box springs, furniture joints, baseboards, electrical outlets, and more. A canine inspection uses a scent-detection dog to identify the chemical signature of bed bugs, which is useful for large properties or very early-stage infestations. We offer both. Our canine team is detailed on the K9 Bed Bug Detection page.
Yes — always. Treating without a confirmed diagnosis wastes money and can scatter bugs into adjacent rooms or units, making the infestation harder to eliminate. A professional inspection confirms the infestation, maps its extent, and guides the correct treatment choice (heat, chemical, or combination). Skipping the inspection is the most common reason treatments fail.
Yes. We inspect single units, entire floors, and whole buildings. For property managers and building owners, we offer inspection programs that include common areas, laundry rooms, stairwells, and adjacent units. Written reports for each unit are available for your records.
Yes. Our written inspection reports document findings with specificity — affected rooms, severity, photo evidence, and the date of inspection. These reports have been used successfully in landlord-tenant disputes, housing court proceedings, and insurance claims across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Yes. Hotels, Airbnbs, and short-term rentals are among our most common commercial inspection clients. A single confirmed bed bug report on a booking platform can devastate a property. We provide discreet, same-day inspection with written clearance certificates available upon request.