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.
Read more below to learn how to become a home inspector in New York or call us today at 888-374-4096.
You must complete a 100-hour webinar course and a 40-hour field course to receive your 140-hour certificate.
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NEW YORK - DAYTIME CLASSES |
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| Webinar - Daytime | 100 Hour Session December 4-16, 2023 (8 AM to 5 PM. Note* Webinar sessions do not meet on Sunday) | $1,795.00Add to cart |
| Webinar - Daytime | 100 Hour Session Feb 19-Mar 2, 2024 (8 AM to 5 PM. Note* Webinar sessions do not meet on Sunday) | $1,795.00Add to cart |
| Long Island, NY | 40 Hour Field Class Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2023 (8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily) | $800.00Add to cart |
| White Plains, NY | 40 Hour Field Class January 11-14 2024 (8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily) | Session is Full |
| Long Island, NY | 40 Hour Field Class March 7-10 2024 (8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily) | $800.00Add to cart |
| Buffalo, NY | 40 Hour Field Class May 2-5 2024 (8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Daily) | $800.00Add to cart |
You must complete all four modules to receive credit. You can start on the first day of any Module of your choice. Once you enroll in the rotation, you will be emailed access before the start of each module session. Our staff will track your progress as you attend.
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NEW YORK - NIGHT CLASSES |
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| Webinar - Night Classes Ongoing Rotation | 100 Hour Live Course (Dates and Modules Listed Below) | $1,795.00Add to cart |
| Module 1 Structure, Exterior, & Roofing | Webinar Dates: Jan 8 - Jan 10 2024 Jan 15-Jan 17 2024 (5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening) |
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| Module 2: Interior, Insulation, & Electrical | Webinar Dates: Feb 5- Feb 7 2024 Feb 11- Feb 13 2024 (5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening) |
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| Module 3: Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing | Webinar Dates: Mar 18-Mar 20 2024 Mar 25- Mar 27 2024 (5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening) |
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| Module 4: Overview of HI, Legal, Business, NY Law, NY Practices, Ethics, Standards, & Report Writing | Webinar Dates: April 2-April 4 2024 April 8- April 10 2024 (5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Each Evening) |
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Becoming a home inspector in New York is a straightforward process and takes three steps:
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.
ICA’s all-inclusive New York home inspection training program prepares you for your future. Our complimentary bonus courses prepare you to provide valuable add-ons to your home inspection business, such as radon, mold, and pool inspections. Our competitors offer those courses at an additional cost but we include them in your tuition.
When you choose ICA for your New York home inspection training, you’ll also receive:
Home Inspector Certification Course
To become a licensed home inspector in New York, you need to complete 140 hours of home inspection training. ICA offers a 100-hour live webinar and 40-hour field training classroom course in locations throughout the state that fulfill this requirement.
Course Details
ICA’s New York home inspection training will prepare you to perform a home inspection and own/operate your own successful home inspection business. Through ICA’s online self-paced bonus courses, you will learn about commercial inspections, as well as mold, radon, thermal imaging, termites, septic, well inspections, pools, irrigation systems, drones, mobile homes, smart homes, lead, asbestos, and how to build a multi-inspector business.
Here is some of what’s covered in our home inspection training:
We also help you supercharge your career and business with everything you need to be successful. ICA’s membership portal, Edcetera Home Inspection, provides you with ongoing support and training resources throughout your career. New students who enroll in a home inspection training course with ICA receive a one-year membership for free, a $99 value!
The ICA Real Estate Inspection Certification Program will still give you all the knowledge you’ll need to perform a home inspection and own/operate your own successful home inspection business, along with teaching you all about commercial inspections, as well as mold, radon, thermal imaging, termites, septic, well inspections, pools, irrigation systems, drones, mobile homes, smart homes, lead, asbestos, and how to build a multi-inspector business.
The average salary for a home inspector in NY is $92,992 according to salary.com. Need more information on becoming a home inspector call us today at 888-374-4096 and learn about the average home inspector salary.
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ICA online home inspection courses and training materials
Certifications
Residential and commercial inspection certifications
Online Refresher Training
Access to all annual course updates, free ebooks, and other online references materials
Getting started with ICA is only a click away. Our home inspection classroom course will fulfill the New York home inspection licensing requirements and prepare you for your exams. Enroll now and begin your New York home inspection training!
Becoming a home inspector in New York takes three steps:
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.
The average salary for a home inspector in New York is approximately $79,883-$104,783 per year according to Salary.com.
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.
Yes. We work very closely with InterNACHI. In fact, all graduates of our New York home inspector course receive a free one-month membership to InterNACHI.
Yes. We work closely with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and are Gold Level members. The training in our online course teaches the ASHI Standards in detail.
In 2016, NAHI merged with ASHI, so NAHI no longer exists as a home inspection membership organization.
Yes. We mail your home inspection certification once you have completed our 140-hour New York home inspection course.
We have an arrangement with www.homeinspectionform.com wherein graduates of our New York home inspection course receive a free copy of their Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection reporting software, a $400 value. Most of our graduates start with this program since it is so easy to use. Report Form Pro Nitro allows inspectors to print and fill out a report by hand or complete the report, including adding photos, on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Yes. We provide you with a list of tools needed. The total cost of tools comes out to a little under $200, including the non-invasive moisture meter, combustible gas detector, etc.
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:
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!
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.
We include our mold and radon introductory bonus courses free-of-charge to students who enroll in our home inspection course.
Through our partnership with ECAN, LLC, we offer a Mold Assessment Technician certification course and a 16-Hour Radon Measurement Technician certification course. The radon course is approved by the National Radon Proficiency Program (AARST-NRPP) or National Radon Safety Board (NRSB).
No, schools are not allowed to give the home inspection exam in New York. The New York state written examination is given by the New York Department of State.
The New York home inspector exam costs $50. You may pay by check or money order made payable to the NY Department of State or charge the fee to MasterCard or Visa.
Testing centers are in Binghamton, Franklin Square, Hauppauge, Pomona, and Syracuse. Walk-in exam centers are in Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, and Utica. Please see the NYDOS site for more information.
Once you complete our course and pass the New York exam, you will send the board a copy of your certification from us along with your application.
We have full support for all students and graduates during and after the course. If you have questions while in the field performing a home inspection, we can assist via email, text, or phone.
No. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful New York home inspectors. A contractor background can be helpful, but it is not necessary or mandatory to become a home inspector in New York.
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