To become a home inspector in the state of Alabama, you just need to follow a few steps.
- Complete our home inspector course.
- Join a recognized home inspection industry membership organization. The home inspection association that most students choose to join is InterNACHI. ICA home inspection graduates are eligible for a free one year membership to InterNACHI upon completion of our home inspection course.
- Pass the National Home Inspectors exam.
Taking the ICA Real Estate Inspection Course
Here’s how it works. Register for the ICA Real Estate Inspection Certificate Program. The course will give you all the knowledge you will need to perform a home inspection and own/operate your own successful home inspection business.
In the course, you will also learn all about commercial inspections, mold inspections, radon inspections, and building code. You will learn what you need to know to pass the National Home Inspectors exam.
Becoming a home inspector in Alabama is a simple process.
Once the Coursework Is Done
Upon completion of the course, you will be an ICA Certified Home Inspector. We will issue you a certificate number, which you can use on your business cards, website, and inspection reports.
Join the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) with a free one-year membership that we provide for our graduates. Then, simply start your own home inspection business or go to work with an existing home inspection company! It’s that easy!
Got more questions? Read on for more information about Alabama home inspection courses.
How do I become a home inspector in Alabama?
Once you complete our course, you become a certified home inspector. We will mail your home inspection certificate and issue your certification number. Use that number on your business cards, website, and home inspection reports. After that, join InterNACHI and pass the National Home Inspectors Exam. At that point, you are ready to go!
Does a home inspector have to get on the roof of homes to inspect them?
No. Home inspectors are not required to go up on the roof of a home. Per current standards of practice, the proper way to inspect a roof is to stand back and use binoculars. Some home inspectors are now using small drones to inspect a roof, though that is not a requirement. Most home inspectors still use binoculars.
How much money do home inspectors make?
The average salary for a home inspector in Alabama 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 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 recognized by 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 is certified Gold by 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?
Yes. We will mail 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 2 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 2 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 about marketing materials for my home inspection business?
We suggest using www.vistaprint.com for your business cards, brochures, and company website if you decide to use one. They are very affordable and even have templates specific to home inspection businesses.
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.
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.
Enroll Today!
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!