Alabama Home Inspection Licensing Requirements
Requirements to become a home inspector in Alabama, as outlined by the Alabama Department of Finance, Real Property Management, Division of Construction Management, include:
- Completion of a minimum of 120 hours of approved home inspector education & participation in 35 home inspections
- Pass the ASHI Standards and Ethics Examinations
- Pass the National Home Inspector Examination
- Drafting of 25 home inspection reports
Have more questions?
Read on for more information about Alabama home inspection courses, requirements, and more.
Complete our 120-hour online course. Pass the National Home Inspectors Exam. Pass the ASHI Standard and Ethics Exam. Join InterNACHI and participate in 35 home inspections with a qualified inspector. At that point, you are ready to go!
How much money do home inspectors make?
The average salary for an Alabama home inspector is approximately $70,000 per year.
How much does a home inspection pay?
The average fee for a home inspection in Alabama is $325. The amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on the age and square footage of the home. Don’t worry, though. Information about how to appropriately charge for your work will be covered during your online home inspection course.
Is your home inspection training school affiliated with ASHI?
Yes. We work closely with the American Society of Home Inspectors. In fact, we train you specifically to the ASHI standards of practice and our training school is a Gold Level Member with ASHI.
Does Alabama require continuing education for home inspectors?
No. Continuing education is not required for home inspectors in Alabama.
Will you mail me a certification?
No. We will email out your home inspection certification to you upon your completion of our online course.
When I perform a home inspection, what should I use for my inspection report?
We have an arrangement with www.homeinspectionform.com for our graduates to receive a free copy of their Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection reporting software. That report is the one that most of our graduates start with since it is so easy to use. Normally selling for $400, the Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection report can be printed and filled out by hand or filled out on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can even insert photos easily. There is also a mobile app version of the home inspection report that can be used on an Android or Apple mobile device. At the end of the day, all that matters is that you have a home inspection report form with which you are comfortable, and these are both good home inspection report options.
Does the online home inspection training course for Alabama have a time limit?
No. There is no time limit on our course, so you can take as much time as you would like to complete it.
Do you provide a list of tools that I will need for performing a home inspection?
Yes. We will provide you with a list of tools needed. The total cost of the tools, including your moisture meter and combustible gas detector, comes out to roughly $200.
What is included in ICA’s membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection?
Starting and running a successful home inspection business requires more than just a home inspection license. ICA’s membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection, empowers home inspectors to start and grow their careers by connecting them with experts and providing content on topics not covered by other home inspection training. Delivered via live webinars, on-demand videos, video courses, Facebook community, blogs, and podcasts, members can gain:
- Business Management Skills
- Advanced Home Inspection Training
- Marketing & Networking Training
- Access to Tools & Templates
Join a community of home inspection professionals, master new skills, and find ongoing support to succeed in every stage of your career. New students who enroll in a home inspection licensing course with ICA receive a one-year membership for free!
What about marketing materials for my home inspection business?
What about marketing materials? We provide resources that will help get your business up and running. Our membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection, contains everything you need to start and grow your business, including live webinars, business templates, downloadable PDFs, and more.
Do you offer the state test for Alabama?
There is no state exam for home inspectors in Alabama. You will take the National Home Inspectors Exam after taking our online course. We will fully prepare you for that national test.
Do you send my certificate to the board?
You will send that to the home inspection board in Alabama when you apply for your license.
Does this course certify me in mold inspection and radon inspection?
We include our mold and radon introductory bonus courses free of charge to students who enroll in our online home inspection course. We also offer mold and radon certification courses. Through our partnership with ECAN, LLC, we offer a Mold Assessment Technician certification course, and a 16-Hour Radon Measurement Technician certification course. This course is also approved by the National Radon Proficiency Program (AARST-NRPP) or National Radon Safety Board (NRSB).
Can I start my own business after taking your online home inspection course?
Yes. In fact, the majority of our graduates will start their own successful home inspection business after completing our course. We will also train you on the whole marketing and business start-up side of things.
What if I have questions during the course?
We have full support for all students and graduates, both during and after the course. Even if you have questions when you are on a home inspection, we can assist!
Do I need to be a home builder to become a home inspector?
No. With our home inspection training course, we train students from all different backgrounds to be successful home inspectors.
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It doesn’t matter whether you want to become a home inspector in Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville, Dothan, Gulf Shores, or Mobile. Our online home inspection course can be completed from anywhere! What are you waiting for? Enroll now and start your new career as a home inspector in Alabama!