Study Tips to Prepare You for the Home Inspection Exam Successful home inspection professionals must ensure they are knowledgeable and certified in order to launch their careers. The National Home Inspector Examination, also known as NHIE, was designed to test aspiring inspectors on the mastery of their field. Not every state requires a passing score…
The sale of homes through the Department of Housing and Urban Development is a bit different than homes sold by real estate brokers. HUD homes are houses whose previous owners couldn’t pay the mortgage, and they ended up in foreclosure. HUD homes are often considered bargains because the government wants to get rid of them…
Your home inspection courses taught you how to inspect an HVAC system, but you have likely learned in your work thus far that there are many variations among the systems in your area. HVAC — or as the masses know it, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning — are fairly modern inventions in the history of…
If you’re just embarking on your home inspection career, you might wonder what tools you will need to do the job. While there are no hard-and-fast rules about which home inspection tools are necessary and which aren’t, many home inspectors agree on some basics that will help you get your job done. The most basic…
You put the time and effort into learning the ropes, passing the exams and becoming a home inspector. You enjoy the work, but you wonder, should you expand into commercial inspections? Although home inspectors are plentiful and easy to find, companies that do commercial inspections are less common. So any home inspector who expands his…
Do you have your sights set on becoming a certified home inspector? Everything you need to become a successful professional in your chosen industry rests at your fingertips. In fact, you will discover that there are several ways to become a home inspector. Working as a home inspector is perfect for the person who hates…
As a home inspector, you have a world of marketing tools available to you. One option few inspectors consider is blogging. This could be because many people think of blogging as something that writers do. The truth is that anybody can blog if they have a passion or skill and authority. One factor many home…
In Hawaii, home inspectors don’t have licensure regulations. That simplifies the path between deciding to become an inspector and going to work in the field. But it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare for the job. An education ensures you know how to perform the job correctly. Knowledge about construction, plumbing or electrical makes a good…
Alabama residents have a straightforward path to home inspector certification and licensing. It all begins with a great education, which is what ICA School does best. Unlike many other states that have exhaustive licensing requirements, Alabama helps new inspectors get to work quickly. Here’s what you need to know about compliance in the Cotton State.…
A growing number of states have home inspection license requirements for anyone performing the service for a fee. For now, the number is a little more than half. If you’re just starting home inspection training or you’ll soon finish up, here’s what you need to know about licensing before working in the field. Nineteen States…
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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.
