South Dakota Home Inspection Licensing

Taking the ICA Real Estate Inspection Course

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.

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. Take the South Dakota Home Inspectors exam, for which we will thoroughly prepare you. Then, start your own home inspection business or go to work with an existing home inspection company!

You’ll also get a free one-year membership of Edcetera Home Inspection, designed to help you develop all the skills you need to succeed in your home inspection business. Join a community of home inspection professionals, master new skills, and find ongoing support to succeed in every stage of your career. Our industry-leading training is delivered through live webinars, on-demand course videos, Facebook community, downloadable PDFs, podcasts, quizzes, Q&As, business templates, and more.

Got more questions? Read on for more information about South Dakota home inspection courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a home inspector in South Dakota?

As stated above, once you complete our online course, you have become a certified home inspector. Upon completion of the course, we’ll email your home inspection certification and issue you your certification number. That number is what you’ll want to put on your business cards and home inspection reports. You also will need to take the South Dakota home inspectors exam, for which we prepare you.

How much money do home inspectors make?

The average salary for a home inspector in South Dakota is approximately $71,000 per year.

How much does a home inspection pay?

The average fee for a home inspection in South Dakota is $360. The amount you charge for a home inspection will vary based on age and square footage of the home. Our course provides instruction on how to price a home inspection in South Dakota.

Does a home inspector need to get on the roof of the home?

No. Home inspectors should not go on the roof of the home. Per current standards of practice, the proper way to inspect a roof is to stand back and use binoculars. A few home inspectors have even started using small drones to inspect a roof, but that is not very common yet. Over ninety percent of home inspectors use the binocular technique for inspecting the roof of a home.

Is your home inspection training course recognized by InterNACHI?

Yes. We work very closely with InterNACHI.  In fact all of our graduates receive a free one month membership to InterNACHI.

Is your home inspection training class 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 school is an ASHI Gold Level Member.

Is your home inspection training class recognized by NAHI?

In 2016 NAHI merged with ASHI, so NAHI no longer exists as a home inspection membership organization.

Do you mail me a certification?

No. We’ll email your home inspection certification upon completion of our online course.

What should I use for my inspection report when I perform a home inspection?

We have an arrangement with www.homeinspectionform.com wherein our graduates receive a free copy of their Report Form Pro Nitro home inspection reporting software. That is the report 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 put in photos easily. They also have a mobile app version of their home inspection report that can be used on an Android or Apple mobile device.

Is there a time limit for the online home inspection course for South Dakota?

No. There is no time limit on our course, so you can take as much time as you would like to complete it.

Does this online home inspection 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).

Do you provide a list of tools that I need for performing a home inspection?

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.

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?

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 my state test?

No schools are allowed to give the home inspection exam in South Dakota. That test is given by a third-party testing company.

Do you send my certificate to the board?

Actually, the way it works is once you complete our course and pass the South Dakota exam, you will send the board a copy of your certification from us along with your score sheet from the South Dakota exam. Then you will be issued your home inspection license.

Can I start my own home inspection 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 also train you on the whole marketing and business start-up side of things.

What if I have questions during my home inspection 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 via text, phone, or email.

Do I need to be a contractor to be a home inspector?

No. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful home inspectors.  No states require a contractor background to be a home inspector.

It doesn’t matter whether you want to become a home inspector in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Brookings, Aberdeen, Sturgis or Deadwood; our online home inspection course can be completed from anywhere. What are you waiting for? Enroll now and begin your career as a home inspector in South Dakota!