TL;DR: Home inspectors are in demand in 2026, and the market is expected to grow in the next decade. Demand is currently strongest in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Colorado. With lower interest rates, new construction, and a warming housing market, now is a good time to start an inspection business. Becoming…
TL;DR: Many home inspectors can complete their training and get licensed in three to six months. Training requirements and license-approval timelines vary by state. So, depending on where you live, it can take longer. With full-time studying and dedicated coursework, you might be able to finish in as little as three months. You don’t need…
TL;DR: The cost to become a home inspector ranges from roughly $3,000 to $10,000. The total includes training, exam fees, licensing, insurance, and on-the-job equipment. With low overhead, a home inspection business can be profitable within its first month. Home inspection can be a great career, with flexible hours, minimal overhead costs, and opportunities to…
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TL;DR: The main steps of starting a home inspection business include training, licensing, getting insurance, defining offerings, setting pricing, and marketing your services. Home inspectors need various tools and equipment for performing inspections, taking photos, writing reports, and billing clients. They can charge more for specialty services, like mold or radon testing. Landing your first…
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Home Inspector Exam Prep Course
This online course will help you pass the National Home Inspectors Exam on the first try. The course contains over 700 practice questions.
Marketing for Home Inspectors
Learn how to successfully build and market your home inspection business. This course provides a foundation for new home inspectors to start their business and advanced techniques to allow experienced home inspectors to grow their business for years to come.
Mobile, Manufactured, Tiny, & Log Home Inspection
This online course will teach you how to inspect the unique aspects of homes that are not frame built on site. Over 25 million Americans live in alternative housing such as mobile, log, tiny, manufactured and modular homes. To keep up with the times and our student’s growing need for the proper training to inspect these types of homes, we include this specialty inspection course for all of our students.
Wood Destroying Organisms
This course is designed to teach home inspectors what they need to know in order to perform wood destroying organisms as part of a typical home inspection. Students will learn about different varieties of wood destroying organisms, why wood is susceptible to damage, and how to identify that damage. Students will also learn how to educate their clients about potential remediation in the event that the inspector does find evidence of wood destroying organisms.
Pool and Spa Inspection
This course is designed to teach home inspectors what they need to know in order to perform swimming pool and spa inspections as part of a typical home inspection. Students will learn about vital components to the swimming pool such as pumps, heaters, and filters. We also cover safety standards such fences, locks, covers, and safety glass.
Septic Inspection
The ICA Septic Inspection Course is designed to teach home inspectors how to inspect septic systems as part of the home inspection process. Septic systems are very common in rural areas of the United States and Canada, although they can be found anywhere. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn about the critical components that make up traditional septic systems, how those components work, and how to report on the condition of those components
Smart Home Inspection
This online course will teach you how to inspect the unique aspects of homes that incorporate smart home technology. At Inspection Certification Associates, we always keep up with the times and our student’s growing need for the proper training to inspect the homes of today and also tomorrow
Thermal Imaging
Students who complete our thermal imaging for home inspectors course will learn how to utilize thermal imaging technology to provide greater insight to their home inspection clients regarding the condition of their property. We also introduce students to several different devices that can be used for thermal imaging. Everything from standalone devices to plug-in infrared devices from companies like FLIR and SEEK Thermal that can be used with your mobile phone.
Irrigation and Sprinkler System Inspection
The Irrigation and Sprinkler System Inspection Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors how to inspect lawn irrigation and sprinkler systems as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn about the critical components to lawn irrigation systems and how to report on the condition of those components.
Asbestos Inspection
Our Asbestos Inspection Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors the health, safety, and welfare issues surrounding Asbestos as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn how to identify Asbestos during a home inspection and also details surrounding Asbestos mitigation procedures, along with what to do if you suspect the presence of asbestos during a home inspection.
Lead Paint Inspection
Our Lead Paint Inspection Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors the health, safety, and welfare issues surrounding lead paint as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn how to identify lead paint during a home inspection and also details surrounding lead paint testing procedures, along with how to report on those issues.
Building a Multi-Inspector Business
Our Building a Multi-Inspector Business Course is a program we have developed to teach home inspectors how to build and grow their business from a one-man show to a local or regional powerhouse that employees multiple inspectors.
Well Water Testing and Inspection Course
Our Well Water Testing and Inspection Course is an online training program we have developed to teach home inspectors the health, safety, and welfare issues surrounding Well Water Testing as part of the home inspection process. Home inspectors who complete this course will learn how to perform well water testing, details surrounding Well Water Testing procedures, and what to do if you detect the presence of bacteria or pollutants while performing your well water testing as part of a home inspection.
