Becoming a home inspector in New York is a great career choice. Home inspectors can be their own boss, set their schedules, and provide a valuable service to home buyers. A home inspection career can be a part- or full-time career and the average New York home inspector typically earns $92,992 annually according to salary.com.
Onondaga Community College has partnered with ICA to provide industry-leading home inspection training in New York.
Read more below to learn how to become a home inspector in New York or call us today at 888-280-1671.
4 Steps to Becoming a Home Inspector in New York
- Register for ICA’s Online Home Inspector Certification Program. Complete 100 hours of New York-approved home inspector education. ICA offers this through live, online webinar sessions you can take during the day or at night.
- Complete 40 hours of New York Department of State (NYDOS)-approved field training. Our field training dates are listed below. Students can complete the field training before, during or after completion of the online course.
- Take and pass the National Home Inspector Exam. ICA fully prepares all home inspection students for these exams with a 200-page online study guide along with 700 practice questions.
- Congratulations! Now you can start your own business or work as a home inspector.
Visit the New York regulatory website for more information.
NOTE: To become a home inspector in New York, you must be at least 18 years old and have successfully completed high school or its equivalent. You must also provide proof of general liability insurance for $150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate when applying for your Home Inspector License before applying for a home inspector license from New York state.
ICA’s New York home inspection training course is fully approved by the New York Department of State (NYDOS).
Students can choose to purchase the webinar and field training separately but both must be completed to obtain a New York home inspector license.
Admissions Support:
jim@icaschool.com
or call 414-719-2671
Existing Students Support:
support@icaschool.com
or call 888-391-4359
New York Home Inspection Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a home inspector in New York?
Becoming a home inspector in New York takes three steps:
- Complete 100 hours of New York-approved home inspector education. ICA offers this through a live webinar. Check out our upcoming dates.
- Attend 40 hours of NYDOS-approved field training. We offer this over two consecutive weekend sessions. See our upcoming dates and locations.
- Take and pass the National Home Inspector Exam, for which our course fully prepares you.
Are there any requirements for becoming a home inspector in New York?
To become a home inspector in New York, you must be at least 18 years old and have successfully completed high school or its equivalent. You must also provide proof of general liability insurance for $150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate when applying for your Home Inspector License before applying for a home inspector license from New York state.
How much money do New York home inspectors make?
The average salary for a home inspector in New York is approximately $79,883-$104,783 per year according to Salary.com.
How much money should a home inspector charge for a home inspection in New York?
The average inspection fee for a 2,000-square-foot home inspection in New York is $420. The amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on the age and square footage of the home. Our course will teach you how to structure your home inspection fees.
Flexible, Comprehensive and Built for Your Success
Our training combines online learning and hands-on field training to deliver a complete, state-approved program that’s accessible, affordable and flexible.
Earn a competitive salary:
Earn a competitive salary while running your own business. How does your state stack up?
Set your own pace:
Edcetera offers affordable online and in-person learning options that meet state requirements and fit into your busy schedule.
Eliminate stress:
We work closely with leading associations and tailor training to each state’s standard to take the guesswork out of complex regulatory requirements.
Learn from experts:
Our trainers are the best of the best and are licensed in the states in which they’re teaching.
Celebrate your accomplishments:
We make it easy to track your success and stay on top of annual requirements.
Support at every step:
Instructors and peer-led communities will support your growth and development as well as answer questions about how to launch and grow your business.
Trusted by thousands:
Edcetera is trusted by thousands of students as well as leading academic institutions and professional associations.
ICA Provides You With All the Tools You Need to Become a Successful Home Inspector
From mastering inspections to running your own business, our course covers everything you need to know.
What’s Included
- Unlimited Course Access and Support: Even after the course is over, you can return and revisit all of the ICA materials.
- Comprehensive Training and Resources: Registration includes essential resources, powerful tools to start your own business and exclusive bonus materials.
- BONUS Courses and Material: Master inspections for roofs, structural components, exteriors, plumbing, electrical systems, and more.*
- Report-Writing Software: All ICA students receive Report Form Nitro Inspection Report Software ($399 value) at no extra cost. This software simplifies the home inspection process, making it easy to generate and share reports.
- One-Year Access to Edcetera Home Inspection: (a $99 value), which includes buisness management skills, advanced training, marketing training and access to tools and templates.
* Bonus materials depend on each state’s unique regulations.
Plus Bonus Tools and Resources for Success
- Free Access to Report Form Nitro: A top industry report-writing tool, included with your training (valued at $399).
- Lifetime Course Access: Complete the course at your own pace and revisit materials anytime.
- Exclusive Membership: Gain a free one-year membership to Edcetera Home Inspection, offering ongoing support through webinars, on-demand videos, PDFs and community access.
- Additional Training: Access bonus courses and prep resources for a well-rounded home inspection education.
English 
Spanish 